Retailers Target Gen Alpha as AI Reshapes Shopping
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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
Lowe’s starts Black Friday sales early
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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
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sales Hit $9.86B in U.S.
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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
Arc’teryx opens climbing-focused concept store in Venice
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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
E.l.f. expands into fragrance with limited-edition holiday scents
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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
Walmart speeds up pickup, adds ASL service for holiday shoppers
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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
Lululemon CEO reshapes leadership to boost innovation, design
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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
Walmart denies using dynamic pricing despite patent filings
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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
Retailers scramble as Super El Niño disrupts seasonal sales plans
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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
Nike to Cut Jobs as China Sales Plunge
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Nike to Cut Jobs as China Sales Plunge

Nike job cuts as China sales plunge lead to restructuring, aiming to save £1.9bn by 2031 amid steep revenue decline.

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • October 5, 2026 • 2 min read