Retail

A deeper dive into OpenAI’s ads manager – and the significant improvements it still requires

OpenAI’s ads manager — currently in a testing phase — looks somewhat similar to Google’s version, based on a dashboard video viewed by Digiday. Whether it ultimately matches Google’s capabilities, however, remains unclear. Continue reading →

Marketplace Briefing: How DoorDash is attracting apparel brands

DoorDash is moving past its core food delivery services and branching into retail and apparel collaborations. According to Mike Goldblatt, DoorDash’s VP of enterprise sales and business development for grocery and retail, this broader push is a logical evolution of the company’s original...

Why home retailers are beset by financial difficulties

The housing market, combined with inflationary pressures, shifting tariff policies and other financial strains — including being burdened with hundreds of millions in debt — has pushed many major home retailers into bankruptcy, shutdowns or buyouts. Most recently, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc....

Puma’s AI chief says the brand is still handing “the keys to the consumer” to its customers even as it pours investment into technologies like a digital concierge.

Puma is plunging deeper into artificial intelligence, following its earlier experiments with a Roblox experience and NFTs. Now, the brand is tapping AI to power everything from an in-store digital concierge to next-generation football jerseys. Continue reading →

AG1 arrives at Target as its retail expansion push continues this year

AG1’s big year of retail growth is rolling on. Following its recent launches at Costco and The Vitamin Shoppe, AG1 is now announcing its debut at Target. Continue reading →

Brands Briefing: 40-year-old Travelpro leans into video and creators to take on Béis, Away and other digitally native rivals

Travelpro, a brand long recognized for its rugged luggage and devoted following among airline staff, is adopting a fresh marketing strategy as it works to attract a younger generation of shoppers. Continue reading →

Creator content has grown essential to the success of retail media networks

Two rapidly expanding advertising arenas — retail media and the creator economy — are becoming more closely connected. Here’s a look at how an increasing number of retail media networks are weaving creator-led campaigns into their service offerings. Continue reading →

Candy brand Behave went all‑in on TikTok Shop, went viral, and landed a launch in Target.

After coming close to bankruptcy in 2024, candy brand Behave is debuting on Target shelves this week. The founder says TikTok Shop was a crucial lifeline that helped keep the company alive. Continue reading →

Modern Retail Podcast: Has the latest sneaker boom finally popped?

Allbirds’ recent decline highlights just how intense the sneaker wars have become, with both emerging brands and long-established companies battling for market share. This week’s episode of the Modern Retail Podcast explores the current landscape of the sneaker industry, breaking down...

A coalition of seven-figure Amazon sellers is organizing a one-day advertising boycott as recent payment changes put pressure on their cash flow.

Some merchants are organizing a one-day boycott of the company’s advertising platform next week, encouraging sellers to switch off their ads on April 15 in protest of a new payment policy they argue will put pressure on their cash flow. Continue reading →