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Back-to-School 2025: Season Stretches at Both Ends as Consumers Seek Value
Like the holiday shopping season, which has been steadily creeping back toward October (or even earlier), the back-to-school (BTS) season is stretching, and in both directions — starting earlier and…
Features July 22
Marketplaces Overtake DTC as Primary Digital Growth Channel
Marketplaces drove over 40% of total ecommerce growth in 2024, officially surpassing direct-to-consumer (DTC), wholesale and other channels for the first time, according to research from Cymbio. At the same…
News July 21
Walmart to Turn Vizio into its Newest Private Label Brand
Walmart’s plans for Vizio are beginning to crystalize: By the end of 2025, Walmart plans to convert Vizio into a private label brand that will be sold exclusively at Walmart…
News July 21
Anthropologie Expands Social Impact Initiative to Include 4 Regional Nonprofits
With thousands of associates across the country and hundreds of stores in local communities, Anthropologie is on a mission to use its retail footprint as a vehicle to bring people…
News July 21
Leveling the Playing Field: How Smaller Retail Media Networks can Win Big with First-Party Data
Retail media is exploding. U.S. ad spend surpassed $50 billion in 2024 and continues to climb, yet the market’s spoils aren’t evenly distributed. Amazon and Walmart are raking in the…
Executive Viewpoints July 21
True Religion’s Secret to Winning Over Gen Z
Featuring: Tina Blake, Creative Director and SVP of Design, Merchandising and Brand Image, True Religion True Religion is back — and it’s not just about nostalgia. In this episode of…
Podcasts July 21
Rent the Runway Raises Subscription Prices, Blaming Tariffs and Inflation
Rent the Runway has reportedly increased its subscription prices by approximately $2 per item, effective Aug. 1, according to Glossy. Subscribers currently paying $119 to rent five styles per month…
News July 18
The End of the Branded Pen: How Smarter Swag is Reshaping Event Marketing
In event marketing, the giveaway has long served as a reminder of a brand after the event is over. As consumer expectations evolve, so must the strategy behind the branded…
Executive Viewpoints July 18
Tariffs Hit Hard: Brand and Retail Leaders on 2025’s Biggest Challenge
This content first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) Uncertainty. Challenge. Change. These words define the landscape for brands and retailers in 2025. But with uncertainty…
News July 18
