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What DoorDash’s Instacart acquisition says about the modern delivery platform pitch
DoorDash’s announced Instacart deal shows that delivery platforms are shifting further into retail tech, ads and data-driven shopping.
Modern Retail · Published 11/03/2026, 13:00What DoorDash’s proposed acquisition of Instacart means for Uber, Amazon and the rest of the quick commerce space
The race to be the go-to platform for shoppers when they want products delivered quickly is about to get a lot more cutthroat after DoorDash announced its intent to acquire Instacart last week. Here's what it means for the quick commerce sp
Modern Retail · Published 11/02/2026, 23:00More than half of online supplement shoppers say they’re worried about counterfeit products
An iHerb survey recently found that more than half of online supplement shoppers fear counterfeits, pushing retailers and brands to explore how they can improve trust within the fast-growing supplement space.
Modern Retail · Published 11/02/2026, 13:00Modern Retail+ Research: Brands’ holiday marketing tactics shift in 2026
Modern Retail's recent holiday survey found that brands and retailers plan to adjust the marketing tactics they’ll use during the 2026 holiday season in comparison to those they used in 2025. Here are some of the most notable changes.
Modern Retail · Published 11/02/2026, 13:00What constitutes a wellness brand?
This week's Modern Retail Podcast explores how categories like food, beauty and home gadgets are reshaping the definition of wellness.
Modern Retail · Published 10/31/2026, 12:00Cotopaxi adopts a drop strategy to build buzz ahead of BFCM
Cotopaxi is releasing new products every other day, from Nov. 1-11, through a campaign it's calling "Cotodays." It's part of the brand's plan to build awareness ahead of the crowded Black Friday/Cyber Monday period.
Modern Retail · Published 10/30/2026, 12:00Amazon says more than 400M customers have used Alexa for Shopping in the last 12 months
Customers who use Alexa for Shopping are spending 50% more than those who don’t, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said during the earnings call on Thursday.
Modern Retail · Published 10/30/2026, 06:30Big-Box Briefing: What to watch this holiday season as Target, Walmart and more battle for sales
Within the past week, nearly all the major brick-and-mortar retailers — Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, Best Buy and Macy’s, to name a few— have put out press releases trumpeting their holiday offers. We summarized the key points to watch from the
Modern Retail · Published 10/29/2026, 22:00From Celsius to Maybelline, more brands are showing up for the New York City Marathon’s 50th anniversary
Brands like Celsius and Vuori are using the NYC Marathon to host pop-ups, shakeout runs and recovery events to tap into the booming running culture.
Modern Retail · Published 10/29/2026, 12:00‘Our biggest challenge has been keeping them in stock’: Mahjong sets are big business for brands
Mahjong is having a moment in the U.S. as a new generation discovers the pastime — and brands are cashing in.
Modern Retail · Published 10/29/2026, 12:00Intake Breathing nabs $62M investment, joining the emerging nasal wellness trend
Intake Breathing raises $62 million to expand its nasal strips into retail and continue to position better breathing as an important part of everyday wellness routines.
Modern Retail · Published 10/28/2026, 12:00Why the talent crisis in advertising is real and what comes next
Bradley Keefer, Chief Revenue Officer, Keen Decision Systems The advertising industry has a talent problem it desperately needs to confront: AI is eliminating the work that used to develop future leaders, and most agencies aren’t building a
Modern Retail · Published 10/28/2026, 03:12Brands Briefing: Shoulder bags and TikTok Shop are powering Vera Bradley’s latest turnaround
Vera Bradley is seeing its first growth in years after zeroing in on small silhouettes, bag charms, and social and digital channels.
Modern Retail · Published 10/27/2026, 22:00Retailers are still figuring out how to tie AI goals to executive compensation
AI is starting to show up more in conversations around executive incentive plans. But those conversations are still largely relegated to the tech industry. Here's why it's still an anomaly in retail.
Modern Retail · Published 10/27/2026, 12:00Why returns are becoming a bigger focus for TikTok Shop and DoorDash
More marketplaces and delivery platforms see easy returns as the key to winning more sales, as evidenced by some news from TikTok Shop and DoorDash this fall.
Modern Retail · Published 10/26/2026, 22:00How QVC is building a flywheel across TikTok and TV ahead of the holidays
From "mega lives" to TikTok shows to exclusive products, here's how QVC is gearing up for its 40th holiday season.
Modern Retail · Published 10/26/2026, 12:00Retailers take a targeted approach to seasonal hiring in preparation for historic holiday sales year
Retailers and logistics players are taking a more surgical approach to holiday hiring with flexible staffing and a focus on logistics cross-training in anticipation of a $1 trillion sales season.
Modern Retail · Published 10/26/2026, 12:00The rise of ‘Adultoween’ and how adults are driving Halloween spending
Adults are fueling $13.5 billion in Halloween spending thanks to the rise of "Adultoween," growing seasonal categories like home decor, and food and beverage.
Modern Retail · Published 10/24/2026, 12:00Why holiday returns demand fresh thinking from retailers
Tony D’Onofrio, president, Sensormatic Solutions The holiday season is a time to unplug. Schedules become more flexible, families come together and many workplaces shift into a lower gear — except for those working in retail. Then, the holi
Modern Retail · Published 10/23/2026, 22:45Walmart Connect pitches brands directly as it pushes lift studies ahead of holiday ad deals
Ahead of this year’s holiday shopping season, Walmart’s sales team has begun directly approaching brand clients offering on-site brand lift studies. Three agency execs told Digiday they’ve had multiple clients approached, but declined to na
Modern Retail · Published 10/23/2026, 12:00Big-Box Briefing: How brands are juggling new marketplaces this holiday season
As more brick-and-mortar retailers launch their own third-party marketplaces, brands have more paths than ever before to reach new customers but also new systems to master. Brands and agencies sound off on what the key to success looks like
Modern Retail · Published 10/22/2026, 22:00AI boosts discovery but reviews still seal the deal, new research shows
Consumer surveys show that AI helps shoppers find gifts, but most still check reviews, compare prices and review retailers' policies before buying.
Modern Retail · Published 10/22/2026, 12:00Modern Retail+ Research: Marketers express revenue optimism for the 2026 holiday season despite economic pressures
In Modern Retail+ Research’s holiday report last year, brands and retailers expressed conservative expectations for their 2025 holiday revenue. This year, however, marketers are more optimistic.
Modern Retail · Published 10/22/2026, 12:00Kohl’s leans into clearer pricing, gift bundles and Uber Eats for the holidays
Kohl's is emphasizing deeper discounts and delivery capabilities in its pitch to cash-strapped shoppers this holiday season.
Modern Retail · Published 10/22/2026, 04:59
