Hermès revenue up 2 percent
Flash Picks
Hermès revenue up 2 percent

Hermès revenue increases by 2 percent driven by France and Japan sales growth with strong performance in the Middle East…

Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • August 2, 2026 • 2 min read
AI Fraud Wave Hits Retailers Hard
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AI Fraud Wave Hits Retailers Hard

AI fraud wave hits retailers hard. Discover how AI-powered scams are personalized and harder to detect, threatening your brand reputation.

Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • August 1, 2026 • 5 min read
Retail media won’t fix the footfall problem
Trend Alerts
Retail media won’t fix the footfall problem

Retail media won't fix the footfall problem facing brick-and-mortar stores. Discover why ad revenue might not solve deeper structural issues.

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • July 31, 2026 • 3 min read
Why Big Retail Deals Often Fail
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Why Big Retail Deals Often Fail

Why big retail deals often fail despite billions in investment. Learn the strategic pitfalls and value-destroying mistakes in retail acquisitions.

Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • July 31, 2026 • 5 min read
Russia may back Wildberries after drone strikes
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Russia may back Wildberries after drone strikes

Wildberries assistance could arrive as Russia considers state aid after Ukrainian drone strikes damage the retailer's warehouses, threatening e‑commerce operati

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • July 30, 2026 • 3 min read
UK retail competition limits price rises despite costs
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UK retail competition limits price rises despite costs

UK retail competition limits price rises despite soaring business costs, effectively keeping shop price inflation contained for consumers.

Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • July 30, 2026 • 3 min read
Shops urge caution over disposable BBQs
Brand Spotlights
Shops urge caution over disposable BBQs

UK retailers adopt new disposable BBQ safety guidelines to reduce wildfire risks amid dry conditions and rising fire hazards.

Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • July 29, 2026 • 3 min read
Wholesome Pantry unveils new packaging design
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Wholesome Pantry unveils new packaging design

Wholesome Pantry unveils a fresh packaging design with modernized logos and color cues to enhance product visibility and consumer choice.

Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • July 28, 2026 • 2 min read
Albertsons’ Performance Highlights Four Key Takeaways
Brand Spotlights
Albertsons’ Performance Highlights Four Key Takeaways

Albertsons performance shows digital sales profit and store sales decline, revealing four key takeaways for investors and shoppers seeking growth…

Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • July 28, 2026 • 2 min read
New Jersey outlaws surge pricing
Product Launches
New Jersey outlaws surge pricing

New Jersey becomes the first state to ban surge pricing using consumer data, protecting shoppers from unfair price hikes based…

Marie Wagner • Product Launches • July 27, 2026 • 3 min read