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Walgreens says it's focused on 'higher-performing' ad placements as it tries again with digital screens
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (461+ words) Walgreens wants to make digital in-store ad placements a bigger part of its retail media business. Looma has a network of more than 7,000 screens across 10 banners, reaching 13 million unique shoppers per month at retailers including Kroger, H-E-B, Harris Teeter and…...
As online eyewear matures, GlassesUSA’s parent company doubles down on vertical integration
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (651+ words) Online eyewear has reached a new phase of maturity, as consumers grow more confident purchasing prescription products digitally and as retailers invest in faster fulfillment, improved fit technology and more seamless omnichannel journeys. At the same time, competition is intensifying…...
Aerie soars in back-to-school sales, while American Eagle works to 'balance' denim
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (360+ words) On Wednesday, AEO Inc. reported that its net revenue for its second fiscal quarter totaled $1.38 billion, an 8% increase over last year. Comp sales at Aerie were up 19%, while comp sales at American Eagle were down 1%. AEO Inc. also reported a…...
Instacart launches custom AI assistants for retailers, and its own
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (587+ words) “We’re not sharing the same level of data with OpenAI as we would with the shopping assistant embedded on our platform,” Hamburger said. “Obviously, we want to make sure that data remains a competitive advantage for us and for our…...
Hulken races to build up inventory ahead of holiday season sales spike
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (770+ words) Between rapid retail growth, an expanded assortment and being labeled Vogue’s “summer’s hottest it bag,” the viral rolling tote bag company Hulken is preparing for what is likely to be its busiest holiday season yet. Hulken grew to a $100 million…...
Why brands are prepping new return policies for Q4
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (685+ words) The surge in e-commerce and retail spending in the fourth quarter is typically followed by a surge in returns. But for many brands, it’s prime time to change up their typical return policies. A joint survey by Happy Returns and…...
Ace Hardware adds influencer, DoorDash and weather features as it builds out a retail media strategy
1+ week, 4+ day ago (643+ words) Almost one year into its existence, Ace Hardware’s retail media network, RedVest Media, just announced a slate of new features for advertisers as part of an upfront event last week. RedVest Media launched last October and is now working to…...
Brands Briefing: Fjällräven is going beyond Kånken backpacks as it builds stores in North America
1+ week, 4+ day ago (299+ words) This is the latest installment of the Brands Briefing, a weekly Modern Retail+ column about the growth strategies of modern brands. More from the series → Fjällräven is bringing its curled-up fox logo to more stores across North America. “We’re going…...
Location data fuels mall giant Simon's new pitch to advertisers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (521+ words) Simon said last week it had launched Simon Media Network, a retail media network helping brands reach consumers across its more than 200 shopping centers. The company — which generated $6.4 billion in consolidated revenue, according to its annual report to shareholders — said…...
Rising raw material costs are hitting everything from stickers to foil
1+ week, 5+ day ago (667+ words) Product manufacturers are feeling pressure to protect their margins as raw material costs are climbing across the board, specifically for products like vinyl, resin or PVC that rely on oil. Ontario-based Sticker You, founded in 2008, specializes in making custom stickers…...