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Aritzia brings back iconic LA retailer Fred Segal

Article
Feb 20, 2026

The Canadian retailer will reopen the LA retailer’s iconic Melrose Place flagship as it leans on store openings to drive growth.

Industry KPIs: Discretionary categories led add-to-cart rates ahead of holidays

Industry KPIs: Discretionary categories led add-to-cart rates ahead of holidays

Article
Feb 20, 2026

However, getting shoppers to check out is more challenging as deal-hunting becomes the norm.

Reddit tests new AI-powered shopping search feature

Reddit tests new AI-powered shopping search feature

Article
Feb 20, 2026

AI search adds shoppable carousels to community threads, testing whether intent can turn into transactions.

Department stores can take a page from Nordstrom’s anniversary playbook

Article
Feb 19, 2026

In a deal-saturated market, differentiation is essential.

Ecommerce drives Walmart’s growth as delivery speeds rival Amazon

Article
Feb 19, 2026

Nearly 25% of US sales are now online, fueled by speed and scale

Wayfair posts first annual sales gain since 2020

Wayfair posts first annual sales gain since 2020

Article
Feb 19, 2026

The retailer delivered its first annual sales rise since 2020, but slipping active customers signal growth isn’t yet secure.

eBay scoops up Depop as Etsy refocuses on its core

Article
Feb 19, 2026

The secondhand marketplace is being snapped up by eBay to bolster its standing among Gen Z shoppers.

Brands lean on BNPL to calm sticker shock

Brands lean on BNPL to calm sticker shock

Article
Feb 18, 2026

Lowe’s, Airbnb, and Expedia are using installments to unlock hesitant spend.

DoorDash’s delivery momentum clashes with rising costs

Article
Feb 18, 2026

Core delivery surges, but integration expenses and investments squeeze near-term profits.

The fragrance ‘super cycle’ appears to be over, but growth will remain strong

Article
Feb 18, 2026

To win, brands must defend share with sharper innovation and younger consumer capture.

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TikTok Shop pauses fulfillment overhaul after seller backlash

TikTok Shop pauses fulfillment overhaul after seller backlash

Article
Feb 18, 2026

The marketplace is pausing plans to force merchants to use its fulfillment services after considerable backlash.

Amazon expands its big-box ambitions

Article
Feb 17, 2026

Two massive sites test whether offline retail can finally complement its ecommerce clout.

Frito-Lay brings flavor swaps to TikTok Shop in bid to win over Gen Z

Frito-Lay brings flavor swaps to TikTok Shop in bid to win over Gen Z

Article
Feb 17, 2026

Frito-Lay’s flavor mashups and TikTok-first drops turn chips into social moments, not just snacks.

General Mills’ weaker outlook underscores strain on food brands

Article
Feb 17, 2026

Price cuts alone may not be enough to counter consumer caution and slowing category growth.

Sam’s Club finds growth in China’s sluggish retail market

Article
Feb 17, 2026

The warehouse club’s pursuit of wealthier shoppers, localized product strategy, and competitive pricing are driving outsize growth.

A sharp value proposition will separate restaurant winners from losers

A sharp value proposition will separate restaurant winners from losers

Article
Feb 13, 2026

Restaurant industry sales will inch up 1.3%, but only chains with clear value and identity will win.

Industry KPIs: Fewer abandoned carts in Q3 suggests resilience in discretionary spending

Industry KPIs: Fewer abandoned carts in Q3 suggests resilience in discretionary spending

Article
Feb 13, 2026

Falling abandonment rates before the holidays reflect resilient consumer spending.

Resale’s share of fashion spending continues to grow

Resale’s share of fashion spending continues to grow

Article
Feb 13, 2026

Secondhand sales accounted for over 10% of fashion spending in January as interest continues to rise.

Why CPG brands are raising and cutting prices at the same time

Why CPG brands are raising and cutting prices at the same time

Article
Feb 13, 2026

CPG firms are raising prices where they have to while cutting prices with promos elsewhere to address shopper revolt.

Amazon is under the regulatory microscope in Europe

Article
Feb 12, 2026

Fines and tax probes test regulators’ limits, but its market grip remains firm.

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