Tractor Supply Company, the nation’s largest rural lifestyle chain, is opening 90 new locations by the end of 2025. That pushes its footprint to about 3,200 stores across 49 states. At least 18 of the new locations were formerly Big Lots stores, scooped up during a rescue acquisition following the chain’s bankruptcy. These openings come…

In episode 484 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Kevin Keith, chief marketing officer of Edible Brands, a family of consumer brands focused on celebrating life's most meaningful moments, including its flagship brand Edible, formerly Edible Arrangements. Listen in as Keith provides an overview of the business and its family of brands (1:25),…

As tariff tensions fluctuate, their consequences are already rippling through global supply chains. For small and midsized e-commerce players, it’s not just a policy issue — it’s a strategic threat to pricing models, sourcing stability and customer trust. Retailers are grappling with rising landed costs and longer lead times, and many are being forced to…

You've optimized your supply chain, navigated global shipping delays, curated the perfect product mix, and fine-tuned your marketing to drive traffic. Your customer has found exactly what they want, added it to their cart, and is ready to check out. Then — BAM — they hit the authentication wall. Password error. Reset email never arrives.…

In Q1 2025, investments in U.S.-based creator economy companies surged to a four-year high of $928 million, marking a 140 percent year-over-year increase. This growth underscores the growing influence of creators and influencers. However, this momentum is now tempered by rising tariffs, particularly on imports from China, which pose significant challenges for both creators and…