Merchandising

U.S. container ⁠imports surged 8.2 percent in June ​from the year earlier, supply chain technology ‌provider Descartes Systems Group ‌said on Wednesday, after buyers ⁠rushed ⁠in goods to avoid potential new tariffs and ​higher transportation costs tied to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. U.S. seaports handled 2,400,627 20-foot ​equivalent units (TEUs) last month. For the…

The launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services reflects a broader shift in retail logistics. More retailers are moving away from fragmented arrangements and toward shared platforms that coordinate freight, warehousing, fulfilment and delivery at scale. For retailers, the platform approach is attractive because it can simplify fragmented fulfilment networks, meet rising delivery expectations, and support…

Appriss Retail recently brought together a group of 10 senior retail executives for a closed-door discussion on total retail loss. These were VP-level leaders across loss prevention, finance, operations, e-commerce and customer experience; they’re the minds behind the business and how to plug retail loss. A question was posed: Who operates from a shared loss…

U.S. retailers drove $26.4 billion in online spend during Amazon Prime Day (June 23-26), representing 9.3 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth. Sales outpaced Adobe’s initial forecast of $26.3 billion. Amazon Prime Day and its accompanying shopping events at competitive retailers is changing the shape of the summer shopping season, which is beginning to rival the holiday period. As…

Ulta Beauty shoppers will soon be able to purchase Bath & Body Works' signature fragrances, hand soaps ​and candles in more than 600 stores as both companies pursue turnaround plans that include more partnerships. Part of Bath & Body Works' "Consumer-First Formula" aims to give shoppers more ways to find the company's ​lotions and candles,…

Most companies are still trying to grow using a familiar playbook: adjust pricing, run promotions, optimize channels, and fine-tune assortment. These levers matter, but they're increasingly delivering diminishing returns. The core issue isn't execution. It's where the effort is focused. Growth is still managed within commercial levers, disconnected from how consumers actually consume, how they…

Bed Bath & Beyond, the home goods dealer that re-emerged in the fall of 2025 after its 2023 bankruptcy under parent company Beyond, Inc., is asking customers to do something unheard of: bring in their old, worn, faded, and expired coupons. The company has launched the Legendary Coupon Hunt, a 21-day promotion. Until July 13,…

Consumers are now searching and discovering across entirely new surfaces: AI chat assistants, artificial intelligence-integrated browsers, and buy now, pay later (BNPL) apps. They're no longer typing keywords. They're having a conversation, and decisions are being shaped in real time. Brands that show up with relevance in these conversations will outperform the ones still optimizing…

The convenience of online shopping makes it easy for consumers to treat their homes as fitting rooms. In apparel especially, shoppers are increasingly ordering multiple sizes, styles and colors with no intention of keeping everything. What was once occasional behavior is now expected, with shoppers planning for returns as part of the purchase. It’s no…

Walmart on Tuesday announced the return of Walmart Deals, a weeklong savings event designed to help customers save big on the items they want most this summer. Running June 22 through June 28, Walmart Deals will feature thousands of offers across top brands, popular categories, and early back-to-school essentials. Walmart Deals begins online at 12:01…