After the exits of Poppi, Touchland and Rhode, there's still one thing missing to support the narrative that consumer startups are having a breakout year: IPOs.
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After the exits of Poppi, Touchland and Rhode, there's still one thing missing to support the narrative that consumer startups are having a breakout year: IPOs.
A fleeting court ruling gave importers hope that Trump-era tariffs may be lifted, but with duties quickly reinstated, brands are once again left guessing what they’ll owe when shipments land.
In the last few months, retailers and brands have begun exploring the "first sale rule" as a potential workaround to reduce tariff rates.
Introducing "What's In Your Cart," a new series from Modern Retail where executives at some of the world's biggest brands and retailers tell us about their personal shopping habits. First up: Doug Sweeny, chief marketing officer at Oura Health.
Many DTC brands shy away from being spotted at retailers like TJ Maxx and Marshalls. One TikTok-viral brand is going against the grain by making them its first retail launch.
In new earnings reports, apparel brands are giving strong indicators of how swirling tariffs and larger instability are impacting the fashion industry.
This week's Modern Retail Podcast delves into Temu's latest user stats, among other big retail news from the week. Plus, Stanley 1913 execs discuss the brand's next era.
A fleeting court ruling gave importers hope that Trump-era tariffs may be lifted, but with duties quickly reinstated, brands are once again left guessing what they’ll owe when shipments land.
In the last few months, retailers and brands have begun exploring the “first sale rule” as a potential workaround to reduce tariff rates.
The majority of shoppers think tariffs are harmful, according to a recent Modern Retail and Attest survey. But a significant portion of them are not making changes when buying something.
In our annual series, the Modern Retail Vanguard, we’re highlighting 15 people who exemplify the skills needed to succeed in today’s retail environment across three categories: operations, marketing and technology. These are the people who, behind the scenes, helped companies grow amid an uncertain retail environment.
Shifting federal rules are having an impact on the world of BNPL firms, with the potential for fewer disclosures to consumers.
As economic concerns push people to cut back on unnecessary spending, subscription services are at risk of being included on the chopping block. This has led executives at companies selling anything from mystery boxes to language learning services to especially think about how to retain existing customers over trying to attract new subscribers.
Retailers are often pressured to prioritize short-term consumer engagement tactics. However, many retailers are bucking that trend by taking a longer-term approach — one that includes an emphasis on AI-powered data analytics, a wider media channel mix and regular experimentation and collaboration. This is according to the new 2025 Customer Engagement Review from Braze, which […]
Siblings is the latest DTC startup to attempt to break up with Meta. The company’s launch in Nordstrom is its first step to diversifying customer acquisition efforts.
Startups are making the most out of tight marketing budgets this summer by re-releasing fan favorite products or turning to low-lift collabs.
Brands are increasingly building their marketing around “Made in USA” claims. But legal experts warn that not every product that appears American can legally make that claim.
Studs is revamping its aesthetic and strategy as it expands in major U.S. markets, focusing on older customers and bigger lifestyle centers and malls.
Walmart’s brands outside the U.S. range from e-commerce platform Flipkart in India to several retailers in Mexico as well as Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in China. Walmart’s international leader describes how, over the last year and a half on the job, her view on the international business has changed and how she sees the business segment as a growth engine.
With customer expectations constantly rising and omnichannel retail becoming more sophisticated, brands are regularly evaluating and refining their tech stacks to stay competitive. While this can feel daunting, undergoing a digital transformation is an investment in a brand’s future that can unlock agility and efficiency to drive long-term growth. For fashion retailer Boden, a digital […]
Beyond Yoga, a Los Angeles-based activewear brand, is opening its first East Coast store in Connecticut. The location is about double the size of Beyond Yoga’s other stores and serves as the first step in a new physical retail strategy for the brand.
For the first time, Amazon Prime Day will span four days — a move expected to boost sales for the platform’s millions of online merchants. But shoppers and sellers are approaching the event with more caution and calculation than in years past.
