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Walmart Launches Digital Healthcare Hub, Lowers Prices on 1,000+ Wellness Items

Walmart is doing its part for all those hardy souls who promised that this would be the year…

News January 9
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2026 Predictions: The Promises (and Perils) of AI

We’ve held off on discussing AI as long as we could, but we’re only human. It was the…

Features January 8
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Holiday Ecommerce Sales Near $260 Billion with AI Driving 20% of Transactions

Consumers set new records for ecommerce sales during the 2025 holiday season, climbing 6.8% YoY for a total…

News January 7
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Target is focusing on wellness this year with events and an expanded assortment.

Target’s New Year’s Resolution: More Wellness (30% More, in Fact)

Target plans to double down on wellbeing in 2026, expanding its wellness assortment 30% and adding new wellness-focused…

News January 7
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Retail Executives’ 2026 Legislative Wish List

2025 was a demonstration, if any were needed, of the enormous impact that governmental actions can have on…

Features January 7
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2026 Retail Predictions: More AI, Yes, but That’s Not All, Folks

The Times Square ball has dropped, the champagne has gone flat and the New Year’s resolutions are…wavering, but…

Features January 6
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2025 Holiday Spending Rose 4%, Fueled by Ecommerce Sales Growth Topping 7%

While the final numbers on holiday 2025 are still being compiled, it appears that the season was a…

News January 5
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Women's leggings from (left to right) Lululemon, Vuori, Fabletics, Alo Yoga.

Athleisure Faceoff: How Lululemon, Vuori, Alo and Fabletics are Making Their Case to Consumers

For decades the world of sports apparel was dominated by a few big names — Nike, Adidas, Puma…

Features December 30
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Fans crowd the entrance at a recent Pop Mart pop-up in Barcelona.

How Pop Mart is Turning Toys Like Labubu into the Next Drop Culture Phenomenon

Features December 29
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