Apparel IPOs Make a Quiet Comeback
Brand Spotlights
Apparel IPOs Make a Quiet Comeback

Apparel companies like Reformation and Shein are leading the IPO comeback in the fashion industry with recent public offerings and…

Ashley Morgan • Brand Spotlights • August 5, 2026 • 2 min read
Higher costs complicate holiday imports
Brand Spotlights
Higher costs complicate holiday imports

Higher fuel prices and freight rates complicate holiday imports with rising costs amidst geopolitical challenges and labor issues during holiday…

Ashley Morgan • Brand Spotlights • August 4, 2026 • 2 min read
Retail shifts to smarter teams and data
Shop Roundups
Retail shifts to smarter teams and data

Retail leaders adopt smarter data and leaner teams to boost efficiency, with AI now core infrastructure for growth.

Ashley Morgan • Shop Roundups • August 4, 2026 • 4 min read
Marriott converts rooms into showrooms for brand exposure
Deal Alerts
Marriott converts rooms into showrooms for brand exposure

Marriott design shop turns hotel rooms into showrooms, letting guests purchase the décor, linens and furniture they see, boosting brand…

Megan Turner • Deal Alerts • August 3, 2026 • 2 min read
True Religion’s path to $1B from TikTok Shop to TJ Maxx
Shop News
True Religion’s path to $1B from TikTok Shop to TJ Maxx

True Religion aims for $1B revenue via TikTok Shop and influencer marketing. See how the brand plans to quintuple its…

Ashley Morgan • Shop News • August 2, 2026 • 2 min read
Big-box retail briefing gets modern update
Shop Roundups
Big-box retail briefing gets modern update

Big-box retailers like Walmart and Target now dominate digital commerce with AI, data sales, and faster delivery networks to boost…

Ashley Morgan • Shop Roundups • August 1, 2026 • 3 min read
Nike and Lululemon face discount lawsuits
Shop News
Nike and Lululemon face discount lawsuits

Nike and Lululemon face discount lawsuits over phantom discounts and inflated prices.

Jessica Parker • Shop News • July 31, 2026 • 3 min read
Amazon grocery sales outpace other items
Brand Spotlights
Amazon grocery sales outpace other items

Amazon grocery sales outpace other items with fast-track delivery fueling growth, increasing net sales by 20% year over year.

Jessica Parker • Brand Spotlights • July 31, 2026 • 3 min read
Plainspeak sends free samples to attract customers
Shop News
Plainspeak sends free samples to attract customers

Plainspeak sends free samples to attract customers with its new women's supplement brand and products like Strength Water.

Jessica Parker • Shop News • July 30, 2026 • 4 min read
AI Changes the Way We Shop
Brand Spotlights
AI Changes the Way We Shop

AI agents are changing the way we shop with agentic commerce, handling end-to-end shopping experiences for consumers using AI technology.

Megan Turner • Brand Spotlights • July 29, 2026 • 2 min read