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Costco’s new retail media offering looks to foster ‘merchandising serendipity’

Costco’s new retail media offering looks to foster ‘merchandising serendipity’

Article
Mar 20, 2026

Reserved Display pairs first-party data with AI to turn homepage ads into merchandising tools.

Google enhances agentic commerce capabilities with loyalty, cart features

Article
Mar 20, 2026

UCP adds carts and loyalty perks, but it may not be enough to move the needle on AI platform checkouts.

Walmart courts controversy with AI-driven pricing tools

Walmart courts controversy with AI-driven pricing tools

Article
Mar 20, 2026

Dynamic tools may cut cart abandonment and boost profits, but risk alienating cost-sensitive shoppers.

Industry KPI finding: Retail display CTRs plunged before holidays

Industry KPI finding: Retail display CTRs plunged before holidays

Article
Mar 19, 2026

Plunging retail CTRs in the lead-up to the 2025 holiday season hints at softer demand and inefficient ad strategies.

LongHorn Steakhouse leans into value to drive cost-conscious consumers into its restaurants

LongHorn Steakhouse leans into value to drive cost-conscious consumers into its restaurants

Article
Mar 19, 2026

LongHorn underprices supermarkets, drawing wary home cooks and lifting companywide sales.

War in the Middle East complicates 2026 retail sales forecasts

Article
Mar 19, 2026

NRF’s bullish 4.4% forecast contrasts with our softer outlook amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty.

General Mills trims prices, but shoppers don’t bite

Article
Mar 18, 2026

Lower prices fail to revive sales as value shoppers trade down and health-conscious consumers trade up.

How Amazon’s potential USPS pullback could squeeze rival retailers and reshape last-mile delivery

How Amazon’s potential USPS pullback could squeeze rival retailers and reshape last-mile delivery

Article
Mar 18, 2026

Amazon’s pullback from USPS could leave rivals facing higher costs and worse service.

Lululemon faces weakening sales as product missteps, proxy battle weigh

Article
Mar 18, 2026

The brand expects sales in the region to decline for the third-straight year as product missteps erode its competitive edge.

Macy’s is cautiously optimistic about its 2026 performance

Article
Mar 18, 2026

Resilient affluent shoppers and revamped stores lift early 2026 sales.

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Amazon expands ultrafast delivery with premium 1-hour and 3-hour options

Amazon expands ultrafast delivery with premium 1-hour and 3-hour options

Article
Mar 17, 2026

1- and 3-hour delivery options add urgency—and a revenue stream—on top of the free same-day option.

Kering brings its jewelry houses under the same umbrella

Article
Mar 17, 2026

By launching an integrated jewelry platform, the luxury goods giant aims to rival LVMH and steady group sales.

Kraft Heinz leans into ‘better-for-you’ Mac & Cheese and other products

Kraft Heinz leans into ‘better-for-you’ Mac & Cheese and other products

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Mar 17, 2026

PowerMac and low-sugar Capri Sun aim to refresh iconic brands as better-for-you rivals crowd shelves.

War in the Middle East hasn’t dented travel demand, US airlines say

War in the Middle East hasn’t dented travel demand, US airlines say

Article
Mar 17, 2026

Delta, United, and American Airlines report higher ticket sales as premium demand offsets rising fuel prices.

Zara taps John Galliano to support upmarket push

Article
Mar 17, 2026

Collections from John Galliano will help elevate perception and fend off Shein.

Amazon uses Big Spring Sale to capture home and wellness spend

Article
Mar 16, 2026

The retailer’s Big Spring Sale aims to drive seasonal demand across home, wellness, and travel categories.

Dollar Tree’s multiprice strategy fueled same-store sales growth in Q4

Article
Mar 16, 2026

The retailer expects rising gas prices and uncertainty to enhance its value proposition.

JD.com’s Europe push tests Amazon’s dominance

Article
Mar 16, 2026

The retailer is betting that a first-party model will help it avoid Temu’s mistakes—and make inroads against Amazon.

Amazon reportedly plans to shift Prime Day to June

Article
Mar 13, 2026

A rumored late June date would heighten pressure on sellers and competitors while easing Amazon’s YoY comparisons.

Brazil’s largest local retailers reveal diverging ecommerce strategies

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Mar 13, 2026

Casas Bahia rebounds online while Magalu tightens its marketplace playbook.

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