Previously associated mainly with prestige brands, skinification is rapidly becoming a baseline expectation across personal care shelves, as consumers increasingly seek products built around specific ingredients.
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Shopify has just concluded its best year since 2021, marked by record-breaking sales growth, significant enterprise brand acquisitions, and a partnership with OpenAI that further cements its role as essential infrastructure for AI-powered shopping.
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Looking ahead to 2026, the Modern Retail team anticipates a rise in AI-driven shopping and further disruption across the creator economy. They also explore what products and categories brands might roll out in the coming year.
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Pharmacy purchases are increasingly moving away from traditional in-store visits toward delivery services and alternative platforms, reflecting wider upheaval across the U.S. pharmacy industry.
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Oversized workout pants, high-fiber foods and secondhand shopping are among the key trends Modern Retail expects to define 2026, according to its annual In/Out list.
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Brands that rose to prominence in the ’90s, such as Gap and Victoria’s Secret, have spent 2025 rolling out ambitious turnaround strategies. However, reviving a business after years of reputational damage requires far more than just a handful of strong quarters.
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2025 was meant to be a breakout year for Wild Rye, a women’s outdoor apparel startup. The company had mapped out a full rebrand, the debut of a much-anticipated ski outerwear line and a presence at outdoor trade shows nationwide. Just as crucial, it was in talks with several investment...
This year saw tariffs reach their highest levels since the Great Depression, dramatically disrupting the retail sector. In response, Modern Retail compiled a list of the biggest winners and losers resulting from this year’s shifts in tariff policy.
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