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Brands Briefing: Harry's turns to a drop model for its body wash to acquire new customers
Harry's, best known for its razors, is turning to limited-edition body washes to resonate with a younger consumer.
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TikTok Shop says sales from U.S. small businesses climbed 66% in 2025
TikTok Shop says it is continuing to drive rapid growth for small businesses, even as bigger brands swarm the platform.
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Everlane’s sale to Shein is another nail in the coffin for millennial DTC brands
One of the first DTC darlings of the 2010s, Everlane has sold to Shein for a reported $100 million after years of struggling to grow.
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The new rules of retail include buying into retail media networks
American retail has changed. The latest Modern Retail+ quarterly Town Hall event dove into the new rules defining the landscape.
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Joy Mangano calls TV shopping her 'best-kept secret' as she uses old-school infomercials to grow her new brand, CleanBoss
"TV shopping is not just my history, it's my best-kept secret," says Joy Mangano, inventor of the Miracle Mop.
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How FlutterHabit uses its 46,000-member Facebook group for product development
FlutterHabit turned its private Facebook group into a testing ground for products, marketing and customer feedback.
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Why every brand is now its own media company, featuring Prince Street Pizza
Prince Street Pizza is boosting brand awareness with its "Delivering Happiness" online talk show, hosted by actor Nick Turturro.
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NeeDohs are fetching a premium on resale sites
Eager NeeDoh collectors are flocking to resale sites as the toy goes viral, with some of them going for a premium of more than 400%.
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Marketplace Briefing: Why Amazon discontinued its AI-powered Rufus chatbot for Alexa shopping agent
Amazon replaced its Rufus chatbot with a new AI assistant called Alexa for Shopping as AI search becomes a bigger part of its online store.
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Starbucks pushes into health and wellness with new collaborations
Starbucks' new collaborations include the debut of a limited-edition weighted vest and a fitness challenge.
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Unpacked: What Maryland's dynamic pricing ban says about the electronic shelf label debate
Maryland passed the first U.S. law banning data-driven price hikes on groceries, but it stops short of restricting electronic shelf labels or frequent price changes.
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Modern Retail+ Research: Marketers’ AI use rises, but tech skills stall
Modern Retail research found that marketers’ adoption of AI technology has risen significantly since 2022.