A group of activist investors is urging Target shareholders to vote against the re-election of Executive Chair Brian Cornell and Lead Independent Director Christine Leahy at the retailer’s annual shareholder meeting in June, reports Yahoo Finance. Among the reasons cited is Leahy’s oversight of the decision to retain former CEO Cornell as executive chair and…

The retailers that win this year and beyond will act fastest and most accurately on their data using artificial intelligence. Those that have already built their data foundation are now ready to pull away from the pack by extending AI into core commerce functions. As they improve their capacity to drive e-commerce maturity, revenue protection,…

Retail media has quickly become one of the most important growth engines in commerce. Retailers are increasingly monetizing their digital properties, from search results and product pages to apps and email, by enabling brands to promote their products directly within the shopping journey. Yet despite its rapid growth, many retailers still hesitate to fully embrace…

Memorial Day has long served as one of retail's most reliable revenue weekends, a moment when showrooms fill up, floor traffic spikes, and big-ticket purchases finally get made. This year, however, the familiar playbook faces some unfamiliar pressure. The conflict in the Middle East has raised the cost of energy and has people concerned about…

Direct mail still earns a place in the modern marketer’s toolkit, but only when it delivers what consumers truly want. People pay attention to mail when it gives them something relevant and makes it easy to respond. When those expectations are met, direct mail remains highly influential. The 2026 Direct Mail Marketing Benchmark Report evaluates…