by Mike Duff | Aug 14, 2026 | Retail Articles
Amazon is making its case for conversational commerce by detailing how its Alexa for Shopping service is designed to help consumers navigate the retailer’s large product selection through increasingly personalized interactions. In a blog post following up on a...
by Mike Duff | Aug 13, 2026 | Retail Articles
Michaels is expanding its new experiential store model with the opening of its third location in Rogers, AR. Already trialed in Easton, OH, and Irving, TX, the new format is part of Michaels’ broader effort to update the in-store experience while testing...
by Mike Duff | Aug 13, 2026 | Retail Articles
Although Gen Z is gaining traction as a shopping force, new research from NielsenIQ suggests an overemphasis on generational differences can obscure other important influences on purchasing, including value and income. According to NIQ, consumers across all age groups...
by Mike Duff | Aug 13, 2026 | Retail Articles
Target is making moves in the executive suite and across its merchandising operations as the retailer prepares for the fall and Halloween seasons. In terms of leadership, Target appointed Grant McGee as executive vice president and chief legal and compliance officer....
by Mike Duff | Aug 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
Ace Hardware Corp. posted record second-quarter revenue and earnings as comparable sales increased and the cooperative continued expanding its store portfolio. Company net income was $155.6 million versus $119.5 million in the year-before quarter. About 4,000 Ace...
