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The World Cup provided a much-needed boost to the retail industry this summer
Despite some initial fears that fans wouldn't show up over hefty ticket prices, World Cup tourism helped lift sales in host cities.
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Guitar Center plots its turnaround, with a focus on serving 'serious musicians'
Guitar Center says its turnaround efforts are striking a chord, as it refocuses its attention on serving "serious musicians."
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How Bloom Nutrition is expanding internationally
This year, Bloom Nutrition has been on a tear, recently entering Australia, France and the U.K. in its quest to become a global brand.
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Sam's Club takes Manhattan for wellness event with creators
On Thursday, Sam's Club hosted its first-ever Sam's Wellness Club, an exclusive event bringing together creators, media and merchants.
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'The store is a lemonade stand': Brands are lending their retail spaces to other brands for events
Brands like P.F. Candle Co. and Sorbara’s are lending their physical spaces to other brands for guest pop-ups.
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Marketplace Briefing: What’s driving a surge in Amazon sales for 3 startups
Amid a challenging macroeconomic year, Amazon has proven to be a powerful sales engine for many digitally native startups.
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Salomon continues its US growth streak by launching at Foot Locker
Only two weeks after Salomon opened its largest store in New York City, it's making another big retail move: It's launching at Foot Locker.
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How toy manufacturer PlayMonster helped engineer a Hacky Sack revival
PlayMonster's CEO spoke with Modern Retail about what the Hacky Sack revival says about what's resonating with young consumers right now.
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The state of agentic storefronts: How AI agents guide shoppers on frictionless, full-funnel journeys
This State of the Industry report, sponsored by Swap, explores how brands, retailers and agencies are adopting agentic commerce, including agentic storefronts, to enhance shopping experiences. Artificial intelligence is the new entry point in e-commerce, as...
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Walmart reveals soccer fans' World Cup shopping habits
A new study from Walmart shows how its soccer-watching consumers planned to grocery shop during the World Cup.
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Brands Briefing: 80-year-old Minnetonka banks on clogs and creators to woo new customers
Minnetonka is betting on new categories, new silhouettes and new marketing tactics to win over new audiences as it hits 80 years in business.
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Rising gas prices threaten impulse purchases at convenience stores
Thanks to rising gas prices, shoppers are switching up where they buy their gas, and what purchases they are making while doing so.