5+ day, 4+ 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…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (608+ 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 → Dave Dama, the co-founder and CEO of electric toothbrush brand AquaSonic, woke up one day…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (328+ words) “We have a deep knowledge of our consumer base from the quiz and other signals that [shoppers] give us … when they’re putting together their monthly box or bag,” Smith said. “We have honed this ability over the years to be…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (464+ words) Last chance: Get the best rate on passes to AI Marketing Strategies 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 → Help wanted: A…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (1186+ words) Last chance: Get the best rate on passes to AI Marketing Strategies As consumers grow more comfortable making larger, higher-consideration purchases on TikTok Shop, brands are rethinking how they merchandise, market and fulfill their large-ticket products. More customers are buying…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (328+ words) Kroger has made advertising part of its AI shopping assistant on day one, following the implementation of advertising features on competitors’ chatbots. Last week, Kroger launched an AI assistant within the websites and mobile apps of most of its grocery…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (429+ words) In its second year in business, PopSockets inked deals with T-Mobile and Sam’s Club. Soon, it expanded into other retailers, including Best Buy and Target, as well as many mom-and-pop stores. “People are just curious what the next drop is,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (488+ words) As an official sales partner for Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Best Buy is rethinking what it means to deliver experiential retail in the age of AI. This week on the Modern Retail Podcast, special projects editor Melissa Daniels sat down with…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (750+ words) This is the latest installment of the Marketplace Briefing, a weekly Modern Retail+ column about the ever-changing e-commerce marketplace landscape. More from the series → TikTok users scrolling through Pine-Sol’s page are greeted by a frog wearing a wizard hat, an…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1255+ words) Brands are increasingly looking to replicate their TikTok Shop success when entering overseas markets. Modern Retail spoke with three brands — gaming consoles business Nex Playground, K-beauty company MBX and luxury resale platform Fashionphile — about how they are using TikTok Shop…...