Nike problems continue to grow
Nike faces ongoing problems, including a flawed DTC strategy and distribution issues, as CEO Elliott Hill works to refocus the organization on sport and product
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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 Spotlights2
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 Spotlights3
Coles to move head office roles to India under Accenture deal
Coles to move 1000 head office roles to India under expanded Accenture deal to boost tech and capabilities.
Marie Wagner • 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
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
Trend Alerts Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • October 20, 2026 • 4 min read
Nike problems continue to grow
Nike faces ongoing problems, including a flawed DTC strategy and distribution issues, as CEO Elliott Hill works to refocus the…
Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • October 20, 2026 • 4 min read
Trend Alerts Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • October 19, 2026 • 1 min read
Halloween Spending Slumps as Shoppers Cut Candy, Costumes
Halloween spending drops 16% as 61% of shoppers skip candy, costumes, and decorations, averaging $162 per person this year.
Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • October 19, 2026 • 1 min read
Brand Spotlights Monika Kruger • Brand Spotlights • October 17, 2026 • 1 min read
Nordstrom Rack set to reopen in Union Square
Nordstrom Rack is returning to San Francisco's Union Square in fall 2027, expanding to 51,500 square feet in the former…
Monika Kruger • Brand Spotlights • October 17, 2026 • 1 min read
Brand Spotlights Monika Kruger • Brand Spotlights • October 16, 2026 • 1 min read
Bealls launches mobile app for connected shopping experience
Bealls launches a new mobile app to enhance the connected shopping experience and support its loyalty strategy across 650 locations.
Monika Kruger • Brand Spotlights • October 16, 2026 • 1 min read
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