by Mike Duff | Apr 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
In his annual letter to shareholders reviewing 2025, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the company’s AWS and AI chip businesses but also pointed to developments across its retail operations, which he said are well-positioned for continued growth. Among his...
by Mike Duff | Apr 8, 2026 | Appliances, Featured News, Home + Housewares, Kitchen Electrics
The owner of the Martha Stewart brand and The Cookware Company are collaborating to launch the first-ever Martha Stewart kitchen electrics collection, available exclusively at Amazon. Marquee Brands owns the Martha Stewart brand with Stewart serving as a strategic...
by Mike Duff | Apr 6, 2026 | Retail Articles
With the conflict in the Middle East pressuring the energy sector, Amazon announced on its Seller Central platform that elevated fuel and logistics costs have compelled it to initiate a 3.5% fulfillment fee surcharge starting April 17. Amazon reported it has been...
by Mike Duff | Mar 31, 2026 | Retail Articles
According to the Numerator 2026 Holiday Intentions Preview study, 75% of consumers in the United States plan to celebrate Easter, with Gen X and Boomers more likely to do so overall. Numerator pointed out that 66% of Easter celebrators plan to stay at home, while 20%...
by Mike Duff | Mar 20, 2026 | Retail Articles
Stores.com has acquired Hammacher Schlemmer with a plan to reclaim the 178-year-old brand’s mantle as the place for curious shoppers to discover “The Best, The Only, and The Unexpected.” The Stores.com leadership team includes veterans of daily deals...
