Retail Insider
by Sarah Mahoney, Staff Writer
From shoppable TikTok to rapid-turn racks at TJ Maxx, younger buyers favor low price and fast novelty. Read the whole story
by Sarah Mahoney
ICSC forecasts a late surge in shopping, even as surveys and inflation data muddy what higher spending really means. Read the whole story
by Tanya Gazdik
7-Eleven, known for its iconic Slurpee and Big Gulp brands, will add 1,300 stores by fiscal year 2030. Read the whole story
by Fern Siegel
If the jewelry isn't fully appreciated, it returns to the giver. Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Ray Schultz, Columnist
U.S. holiday sales hit $238 billion - a 4% increase YoY, Salesforce reports. Read the whole story
by Sarah Mahoney
Despite tariff pressure and slowing apparel sales, the brand's scarcity and store strategy deliver double-digit growth. Read the whole story
by Tanya Gazdik
As part of the settlement, Instacart will issue refunds to customers who were charged for Instacart Plus without their informed consent. Read the whole story
by Sarah Mahoney
Increased marketing spending helps the company eke out a 1% revenue gain. Read the whole story
by Colin Kirkland
TikTok Shop is rolling out digital gift cards, aligning TikTok in direct competition with legacy e-commerce companies like Amazon and eBay. Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
Amazon has boosted impressions by over 60.7% to 18.2 billion in a two-month period from Oct. 1- Nov. 30, leading into the last month … Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Ray Schultz, Columnist
Adobe expects returns to rise by 25% to 35% from Dec. 26-Dec. 31 - and levels to rise from 8% to 15% during the … Read the whole story