Moody's Upgrades Retail, Apparel Outlook as Tariffs Ease
Moody's upgrades retail and apparel sector outlook to stable, citing easing tariffs and steady labor markets, predicting 2-4% revenue growth and 0-2% EBIT growt
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Currys launches dad-centric humour campaign for energy-saving tech
Currys launches a dad-centric humour campaign to promote its energy-saving tech, using storytelling on video-on-demand, YouTube and radio for engagement.
Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts2
John Lewis Values Trust Over Retail Media Profits
John Lewis prioritizes brand trust over retail media profits, integrating it as part of its broader strategy rather than a…
Monika Kruger • Buyer Guides3
Walmart speeds up pickup, adds ASL service for holiday shoppers
Walmart expands 1-hour express pickup to 500 stores and adds ASL service for holiday shoppers, simplifying shopping for time-strapped customers.
Monika Kruger • Product Launches4
Weston bid casts doubt on Boots deal
The £7bn Boots takeover bid faces uncertainty as the Weston family revises terms, casting doubt on the deal’s future.
Marie Wagner • Flash Picks5
Circle K revamps retail media network
Circle K revamps retail media network to offer enhanced audience targeting and measurement tools for advertisers at its convenience stores.
Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights
Product Launches Marie Wagner • Product Launches • October 15, 2026 • 2 min read
Moody’s Upgrades Retail, Apparel Outlook as Tariffs Ease
Moody's upgrades retail and apparel sector outlook to stable, citing easing tariffs and steady labor markets, predicting 2-4% revenue growth…
Marie Wagner • Product Launches • October 15, 2026 • 2 min read
Flash Picks Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • October 14, 2026 • 6 min read
Retailers Target Gen Alpha as AI Reshapes Shopping
Retailers target Gen Alpha as AI reshapes shopping, identifying what children desire and shifting focus from Gen Z to this…
Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • October 14, 2026 • 6 min read Trend Alerts Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • October 13, 2026 • 2 min read
Lowe’s starts Black Friday sales early
Lowe's starts Black Friday sales early with discounts for loyalty rewards members on October 29.
Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • October 13, 2026 • 2 min read
Trend Alerts Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • October 12, 2026 • 2 min read
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sales Hit $9.86B in U.S.
Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days generated $9.86 billion in U.S. online sales, according to Adobe data, with mobile transactions…
Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • October 12, 2026 • 2 min read
Buyer Guides Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • October 11, 2026 • 2 min read
Arc’teryx opens climbing-focused concept store in Venice
Arc’teryx unveils its first climbing-focused concept store in Venice, California, blending retail with immersive climbing experiences and local community engage
Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • October 11, 2026 • 2 min read
Brand Spotlights Monika Kruger • Brand Spotlights • October 10, 2026 • 2 min read
E.l.f. expands into fragrance with limited-edition holiday scents
elf fragrance launches holiday scents, debuting the Norway-inspired “Spicy Bundt Nice” blend of spice cake, orange zest, cardamom and cedarwood.
Monika Kruger • Brand Spotlights • October 10, 2026 • 2 min read
Product Launches Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 9, 2026 • 2 min read
Walmart speeds up pickup, adds ASL service for holiday shoppers
Walmart expands 1-hour express pickup to 500 stores and adds ASL service for holiday shoppers, simplifying shopping for time-strapped customers.
Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 9, 2026 • 2 min read
Product Launches Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 8, 2026 • 2 min read
Lululemon CEO reshapes leadership to boost innovation, design
Lululemon CEO reshapes leadership to boost innovation and design with new hires, including Athleta's Maggie Gauger as chief product officer.
Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 8, 2026 • 2 min read
Product Launches Marie Wagner • Product Launches • October 7, 2026 • 2 min read
Walmart denies using dynamic pricing despite patent filings
Walmart denies using dynamic pricing despite patent filings, as executive Dan Bartlett accuses Groundwork Collaborative of spreading misleading claims about…
Marie Wagner • Product Launches • October 7, 2026 • 2 min read
Flash Picks Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • October 6, 2026 • 4 min read
Retailers scramble as Super El Niño disrupts seasonal sales plans
Retailers scramble to adjust seasonal strategies as the strongest El Niño on record disrupts supply chains and consumer demand in…
Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • October 6, 2026 • 4 min read