Retail Industry News
A collection of Retail latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Amazon expands a program that lets customers shop from other retailers' sites
Amazon is expanding access to a program called Shop Direct that lets U.S. customers discover and buy products not sold in its own online store. The retail giant on Wednesday said it will now support third-party product feeds, which merchants use to…
Are Prediction Markets the Next Evolution of Retail Prop Trading?
Retail prop trading faces regulatory scrutiny in the US, Canada, and Europe due to reliance on challenge fees more than actual trading. As scrutiny intensifies, prediction markets are drawing more traders. Are they the next stop for retail…
Retailer brings back its 'miracle' pants after 50,000 pairs sell out
Waitlist for new collection of Miracle Pants is open ahead of March 16 release Sell–out design by Melbourne brand Motto had 35,000–strong waitlist last year READ MORE: Aussie retailer slashes up to 40 per cent off popular brands…
Visionworks' Greg Hare on Navigating a Competitive Optical Retail Landscape
As eye care increasingly intersects with fashion retail and consumer experience, large-scale operators are under pressure to deliver both clinical expertise and product choice. Visionworks, a VSP Vision company and the eighth-largest optical chain…
Oops! Retailer leaks Galaxy A57 ahead of launch
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Renders of the Galaxy A57 were leaked on a European retailer's website. The renders appear to show off the phone in its Charcoal colorway. Samsung has struggled a bit at keeping its next mid-range A-series phones…
How Retailers Can Run Effective Easter Promotions in 2026 | Adello
According to the National Retail Federation's 2026 Easter survey, U.S. consumers plan to spend a combined $23.6 billion on Easter this year — a 5% increase over 2024 and close to the all-time record set in 2023. Candy, food, gifts, clothing…
There goes Burlington - retailer ends its time in mall with sale before closure
BURLINGTON has closed one of its mall locations despite plans for a major expansion. The off-price retailer closed its store at the Franklin Mall in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on February 20, after it announced 55 new stores late last year. Your…
Retail inflation in Feb likely to have moved above 3%
Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is expected to have climbed past 3 per cent in February, though some economists anticipate a higher print of 4 per cent. Experts further warn that the economic fallout from the ongoing…
4 biggest mall favorite retailers to close 281 locations in 2026
HUNDREDS of mall stores across the country are being closed as the industry battles unpredictable economic conditions. While some major companies like Costco have hinted at price reductions, others, such as Carter's, Macy's, Saks and Yankee have…
Solana ETFs find institutional backing while XRP funds depend more on retail
U.S. exchange-traded funds tied to Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP) are attracting investors despite falling crypto prices, though the two products are drawing very different types of buyers. Solana ETFs are seeing stronger participation from…
S.F. retail giant taps Bad Bunny collaborator for first Spanish-language ad campaign
Gap has enlisted Bad Bunny collaborator Young Miko for its first Spanish-language campaign just one month after her Super Bowl LX halftime show appearance. The 28-year-old Puerto Rican rapper reimagined her 2025 song “WASSUP” for a…
Retail Favorite nLIGHT Gains 4.5%: A Wartime Stock With a Laser Focus
nLIGHT (NASDAQ:LASR) stock rose 4.5% in Tuesday trading, climbing from $61 to land at $63.79 as the company showcased its latest laser weapon systems to military buyers in Hawaii. The move extends a remarkable run for the LASR stock, which has now…
eCommerce Claims 16.6% of Retail Sales as Digital Channels Grow
Estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday (March 10) show that retail eCommerce sales reached $316.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, increasing 1.7% from the prior quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis. Over the same period…
Upstart seeks approval to launch national bank - Retail Banker International
Upstart Holdings has announced plans to apply for a national bank charter, submitting applications to both the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to establish Upstart Bank, N.A. The…
A 'Pokémon' game similar to 'Animal Crossing' is selling out at US retailers, boosting Nintendo shares
“Pokémon Pokopia,” a Switch 2 exclusive game in the vein of “Animal Crossing,” has become something of a sleeper mass hit for Nintendo, sending the gaming giant's shares climbing. The stock closed up more than 8%…
Receive a Daily briefing on Retail Industry News
Get Started