Nonalcoholic beverage brands are continually adjusting their messaging to better align with how people are choosing to drink. During Dry January, that now means leaning into positive, supportive language rather than messaging that feels shaming.
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This week on the Modern Retail Podcast, Gabi Barkho sits down with Rachel Hirsch, the founder of Wellness Growth Ventures, to break down what’s “in” and what’s “out” in the wellness space this year.
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Starbucks rolled out its 2026 winter menu this week, featuring drinks influenced by popular CPG trends, such as an iced Dubai chocolate mocha. At the same time, the company revealed it will now stock items from two new vendor brands — Khloé Kardashian’s Khloud popcorn and Ellenos Greek yogurt —...
Modern Retail’s editorial staff interviewed about half a dozen retail executives — from vice presidents at major companies such as Target and Lowe’s to founders of digitally native startups — to discuss how they intend to use AI in their operations in 2026.
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In the beauty and fashion world, brands are moving past single NIL posts with female college athletes and are now forging broader partnerships, including collaborations with entire athletic departments.
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In 2025, Amazon broke with a long-running holiday custom by skipping its usual post–Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales recap, marking the first time in almost ten years that the company has remained quiet following one of its most important shopping weekends.
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Over the past three years, AI adoption among marketers has nearly doubled, yet fully streamlined workflow integration still lags. Many marketers continue to face challenges connecting agents and implementing effective AI search strategies. At the same time, AI search is driving more zero-click...
The collaboration links Walmart’s customer purchase data with Meta’s extensive network of Instagram influencers, enabling Creo to better assist brands in pinpointing suitable creator partners.
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Online sellers report that Amazon’s “Buy for Me” AI feature showcased their products without prior consent, leaving them to manually opt out afterward and sparking worries over brand control, customer confidence, and how AI is reshaping the shopping experience.
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Daily Harvest has started the new year with a slate of updates aimed at making its offerings easier to incorporate into customers’ everyday routines — including eliminating the need for a subscription.
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