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Usual Suspects Walmart and Amazon Lead NRF Top 100 Retailers List
The National Retail Federation’s annual ranking of the Top 100 Retailers, based on 2024 U.S. sales, has remained remarkably consistent since last year, with the top 13 retail companies —…
News July 11
Beyond Design: How Smart UX Drives Retail Ecommerce Success
In today’s competitive retail ecommerce landscape, where consumer expectations are shaped by experiences from major retailers and marketplaces, brands must go beyond attractive design to deliver experiences that truly convert…
Executive Viewpoints July 11
NRF: Tariffs and Other U.S. Government Policies Have Ramped Up Uncertainty and Confusion
This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) The National Retail Federation said Tuesday that the “pervasive” uncertainty caused by the changing U.S. tariff and other…
News July 10
ESG Commitments Earn Princess Polly B Corp Status
Princess Polly, the Australian fashion retailer that has become a Gen Z favorite, has earned B Corp status thanks to its commitment to sustainable product sourcing and employee support initiatives.…
News July 10
Ulta Beauty Buys British Beauty Retailer Space NK
Ulta Beauty has purchased Space NK from Manzanita Capital, a private equity firm specializing in the beauty industry. Space NK, which debuted in 1993, now operates 83 stores in the…
News July 10
S&P Global Downgrades Saks’ Credit Rating, Calls $600 Million Financing Deal ‘Tantamount to a Default’
In light of a proposed debt restructuring announced earlier this month by Saks Global, S&P Global Ratings has downgraded the retailer from “CCC+” to “CC.” The financial ratings agency said…
News July 10
Exclusive: The Top 10 Best-Performing Retail Ads from the First Half of 2025
Even in our increasingly digital world, where almost everything is measurable, it can be hard to quantify the effectiveness of a TV ad spot. But with both brands’ and consumers’…
Features July 10
Gen Alpha Is Coming: How to Prepare for the Next Generation of Payment Preferences
A new generation is quietly but steadily beginning to influence the future of retail, yet many merchants have yet to take notice. Born from 2010 onward, Gen Alpha has grown…
Executive Viewpoints July 10
FTC Cracks Down on False ‘Made in the USA Claims,’ Sends Warning Letters to Walmart, Amazon
The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to four companies reminding them to comply with the FTC’s “Made in the USA” requirements, as well as to Amazon and Walmart…
News July 9
