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BNPL usage surged during Q1 as middle-income shoppers increased adoption
Recent earnings reports and third-party data sets show increased adoption of BNPL services, especially among middle-income households.
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Medicube, Crocs are betting on TikTok Shop for discovery e-commerce
Discover how discovery e-commerce on TikTok Shop is helping brands including Medicube and Crocs drive growth and sales.
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Target's viral partnerships with Roller Rabbit, Parke and Pokémon are driving sales and foot traffic
Target has a long history of collaborating with major brands or celebrities. But a few standout collabs helped increase foot traffic in Q1.
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Target reports first quarter of sales growth in more than a year
While still in early stages, Target's efforts to revitalize the business appear to be paying off, reporting 6.7% net sales growth in Q1.
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Brands are finally bringing resale into stores
In the last five years, dozens of apparel brands have set up online resale sites. Now, more players are bringing secondhand into stores, too.
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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.
Topics: CPG
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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.
Topics: CPG
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