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…

Home decor retail chain Kirkland's announced Tuesday it is rebranding to The Brand House Collective as part of its ongoing transformation and association with Beyond Inc, whose portfolio includes Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, and Buybuy BABY. Beyond acquired the rights to Kirkland's IP and brand name for $5 million in May, granting Kirkland's a license…

As retail navigates macroeconomic headwinds, platform disruption, and increasingly cautious consumer spending, a new dynamic is emerging: creators are evolving into strategic commercial collaborators, not just storytellers. Supercharged by artificial intelligence (AI), creators are rewriting the rules of affiliate and brand partnerships, becoming leaner, smarter and more resilient in the process. In 2025, AI isn’t…