E-Bomb! US E-Commerce Is the Preserve of the Old and Rich, Warns New Report, While Most of the World Skews...
A new EBANX Beyond Borders 2026 report shows that half of U.S. e‑commerce spending is generated by consumers over 45, with rich and upper‑middle‑class shoppers accounting for 84% of online purchases—a share projected to rise to 88% by 2035. Younger, lower‑income buyers are increasingly sidelined, while the 65‑plus cohort’s share of digital sales is set to grow. In contrast, emerging markets see youth driving the majority of online spend, with digital purchases representing up to 63% of total consumption in China. The skew threatens growth for U.S. giants like Amazon, Walmart and Shopify as their core customer base ages.
Chick-Fil-A’s Traffic Momentum Holds as Expansion Continues – Placer.ai Blog
Chick‑fil‑A is expanding its footprint while maintaining strong foot traffic, outpacing most quick‑service and fast‑casual peers in per‑location visits. Data from September 2025 to February 2026 shows year‑over‑year traffic growth and sustained high average visits per store. The brand’s affluent customer base...
The Protein Pivot: How Customizable Fast Casuals Win without Reinventing the Menu
Fast‑casual operators are responding to a surge in protein‑focused dining by emphasizing customizable, build‑your‑own concepts rather than launching entirely new menu lines. Guests increasingly seek meals that match personal macro goals, keto or paleo regimes, and expect flexibility without sacrificing...
Premiumisation, Convenience Lift Cookware Demand; Stahl Kitchens Outlines ₹1,000 Crore Plan
Stahl Kitchens, a leading Indian cookware brand, announced a ₹1,000 crore (≈$120 million) revenue target over the next four years. The company, which posted ₹95 crore (~$11 million) last fiscal and expects ₹140 crore (~$17 million) this year, is expanding its offline footprint to over 5,000...
Diriyah Company Picks Maison Pyramide for Jabal AlQurain Avenue Retail Strategy
Diriyah Company has appointed Maison Pyramide as the retail strategist and leasing consultant for Jabal AlQurain Avenue, a 9,500 sqm mixed‑use cultural corridor in Riyadh’s historic Diriyah district. Maison Pyramide will shape the avenue’s retail vision, brand curation, leasing processes and...
Forest Essentials Bets on ‘Slow Beauty’ with New Campaign
Forest Essentials launched the "Take Your Time" campaign, positioning Ayurveda‑based rituals and deliberate pacing at the core of its skincare narrative. The year‑long effort spans cinematic films, retail experiences, and in‑store activations that showcase slower, ritual‑centric beauty routines. Founder Mira...
How to Scale Consignment Management Beyond 100+ Consignors
Caroline Desmond explains that retail POS systems, designed for single‑owner inventory, break down when a store exceeds 100 consignors. As intake volumes rise, staff spend more time on manual ownership assignments, payout calculations, and answering basic seller queries. The article...
Why Brands Must Be Honest with Their Shrinkflation Strategies
Smaller packs rise as pricing tightens, but trust begins to erode. The post Why brands must be honest with their shrinkflation strategies appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.
Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals: $5,000+ Off
Lenovo is rolling out a suite of promotions in March 2026, including up to 35% off the Idea Tab Pro tablet and a 26% discount that brings the device to $280. The company also offers a 5% demographic discount for...
Hollister Leans Into Nostalgia with New Graduation Campaign — and Music Video — Featuring Gen-Z Singer Gigi Perez
Hollister has launched a graduation‑themed campaign featuring Gen‑Z singer‑songwriter Gigi Perez, who covers Green Day’s 1997 anthem “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” in a brand‑produced music video. The 360‑degree effort includes a new “Time of Your Life” clothing collection,...
Julie Cartwright on Pvolve’s Prolific Partnership Strategy with Beauty, Wellness and Fashion Brands
Pvolve, the low‑impact functional‑movement brand founded in 2017, has built a prolific partnership ecosystem spanning beauty, wellness, apparel, and consumer giants such as Tower28, Lululemon, Amex and Amazon. These collaborations fuel brand awareness, drive foot traffic to its 43 U.S....
Quality or Price? Asia’s US$7tn Consumption Growth Hinges on Changing Priorities
Asia is projected to generate an additional US$7 trillion in private consumption over the next ten years, a 40% rise comparable to adding today’s entire Chinese consumer market. A new Roland Berger report finds quality is the primary driver in fast‑growing economies...
This Ex-Google, Ex-Anka Founder Is Building Shopify but for Social Sellers in Francophone Africa
Yelen, a Côte d’Ivoire‑based startup founded by ex‑Google executive Ibrahima Sylla, launched in June 2025 as an all‑in‑one platform for African social sellers. The service lets merchants create storefronts, accept card and mobile‑money payments, and manage orders from WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook...
Puma Trademark Challenge Against Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red Fails
Singapore’s Intellectual Property Office has dismissed Puma’s opposition to Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red trademark, finding no likelihood of consumer confusion. The decision follows Puma’s challenge to the new brand’s tiger‑inspired logo, which IPOS deemed visually dissimilar from Puma’s puma...
Nykaa Brings UK’s Q+A Skincare to India
Nykaa has introduced the UK‑based Q+A Skincare line to Indian shoppers, adding a brand known for its ingredient‑first, hero‑active naming and vegan, cruelty‑free formulas. The launch taps into a rapidly growing consumer appetite for transparent, efficacy‑driven products, driven by heightened...
Walmart Isn’t Just a Retailer Anymore — It’s an Advertising Powerhouse
Walmart’s advertising division, Walmart Connect, has evolved into a major revenue engine, posting $4.4 billion in 2024—a 27% jump from the prior year. The platform capitalizes on Walmart’s massive first‑party shopper data, delivering ads across its e‑commerce site, in‑store screens, and...
Inside India Newsletter: Ikea Has High Hopes for the Country as It Stares at a Global Slowdown
Ikea is accelerating its India expansion as global sales dip, targeting 30 stores—including small‑format outlets—within five years. The retailer plans to raise locally sourced product content from 30% to 50% by 2030, leveraging the India‑EU free‑trade agreement to turn the...
Apple’s MacBook Neo Could Upend India’s Mid-Range Laptop Market, Say Experts
Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, priced at $599 globally and $499 with student discounts, with an Indian launch price of Rs 69,900 (about $840). The device retains premium features such as an aluminum body, 13‑inch Liquid Retina display, long battery...
100-Year-Old Grocery Chain Closes Another Store in Major Shift
Historic regional grocer Winn-Dixie announced it will close its Garden Park Plaza store in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with operations ending around mid‑April 2026. The closure leaves the area without a nearby Winn‑Dixie, the nearest alternative being over 10 miles...
Rugs Direct Launches WhatsApp Returns with stampfree.ai
Rugs Direct, in partnership with stampfree.ai, has launched the UK’s first WhatsApp‑based returns service, using the appfree platform to let shoppers start and track returns via chat. The move follows the Post & Parcel Trend Report 2026, which found 88 %...
Chewy CEO: Consumers Are 'Highly Engaged' Even as Inflation Squeezes Budgets
Chewy’s CEO Sumit Singh said inflation has pushed 80‑85% of pet owners’ budgets into food and health, slashing discretionary spending on toys and gear. The company posted Q4 revenue of $3.26 billion, up 0.5% YoY, while adjusted EPS of $0.27 missed...
Solving the Anonymity Problem at Checkout
Retailers still struggle to identify in‑store shoppers, with match rates lingering in the single digits despite digital loyalty programs reaching only about 30 percent. This anonymity forces marketers to rely on untargeted campaigns, inflating acquisition costs and missing the 70...
Anthropologie Says It Marries Data and Intuition in Merchandising as It Looks for ‘Calculated Risks’
Anthropologie is blending quantitative sales data with qualitative customer insights to drive fast‑moving merchandising decisions. The retailer launched a dedicated 90s minimalist section within a week after spotting TikTok and Hulu‑driven trend signals. It also expanded in‑store footwear from eight...
Amazon’s Unprecedented Gamble on AI Redemption Might Just Work
Amazon is abandoning its traditionally frugal reputation to embark on an unprecedented AI spending spree, dubbed a “Capexapalooza” by JPMorgan Chase. The e‑commerce giant is allocating billions of dollars to build custom AI chips, expand data‑center capacity, and integrate generative...
Behr Paint’s New Marketing Campaign Speaks to DIYers’ FOMU — Fear of Messing Up
Behr launched its "Let’s Be Honest" campaign on March 23 to tackle DIYers' fear of messing up, a sentiment revealed by a survey showing 70% avoid projects over paint‑choice anxiety. The initiative features a toll‑free Behr Hotline where callers leave...
ThriveCart Launches Card-Linked Installments to Unlock $3.3Trillion in Unused Credit
ThriveCart unveiled ThrivePay Installments, a card‑linked financing option that places an authorization hold on a shopper’s existing credit‑card limit and splits payments over three, six or twelve months. The model targets high‑ticket digital products, offering merchants up‑front liquidity on sales...
Best Gaming Deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is offering deep discounts on gaming hardware and titles across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC platforms. Switch 2 accessories like the ProCase carrying case are under $10, while the Samsung P9 Express 256 GB microSD card...
NACS CEO Frank Gleeson on the Evolution of Convenience Retail
NACS president and CEO Frank Gleeson says the convenience‑store sector is shedding its fuel‑and‑tobacco identity in favor of a food‑centric, digitally connected model. He notes that foodservice has become the primary growth engine, while loyalty programs, personalization and enhanced customer...
Audemars Piguet Brings AP House Concept to Miami Beach
Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet has opened AP House Miami, a 7,300‑sq‑ft experiential retail space on Miami Beach. Designed with Miami‑based Studio DADO, the venue blends natural materials and bluish tones to echo the brand’s Le Brassus headquarters. The concept features lounges, a mini museum of...
Canadian Tire and WestJet Launch Loyalty Partnership
Canadian Tire and WestJet have launched a joint loyalty program that links the retailer’s Triangle Rewards with WestJet Rewards. Members can earn Canadian Tire Money and WestJet points simultaneously on purchases at Canadian Tire, SportChek, Mark’s and on WestJet flight...
Merchandising: Warner Unveils ‘Lord of the Rings’ 25th Anniversary Collection
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products announced a new "Lord of the Rings" 25th‑anniversary collection, debuting on WBShop.com. The first wave features soft shell jackets, hoodies, graphic tees, oversized shirts, crew‑neck sweatshirts, and matte‑finish tumblers. Each item bears the anniversary...
58% of Shoppers Lose Brand Trust over Faulty AI Suggestions
Rithum’s new study of 1,046 U.S. and U.K. shoppers shows that 58% of consumers blame retailers when AI‑generated product recommendations contain errors, and 16% would abandon a purchase after a bad suggestion. In the U.K., 70% have used AI tools...
GOOD GOOD Partners with 3PL to Support UK Growth with Multi-Channel Fulfilment
GOOD GOOD, the health‑focused food brand, has signed a three‑year partnership with UK third‑party logistics provider 3PL to handle multi‑channel fulfillment across direct‑to‑consumer, Amazon Seller Fulfilled Prime, and wholesale distribution to Holland & Barrett. The deal leverages 3PL’s Flex service and...
What TikTok’s Volatility Means for Retail Media Planning
TikTok’s uninstall rates have surged roughly 150% as U.S. regulatory uncertainty intensifies, prompting retailers to reassess video spend. The spike highlights the risk of concentrating advertising budgets on a single social feed during critical back‑to‑school and holiday periods. Marketers are...
AirTags Are $60 — and More Great Apple Deals at Amazon’s Spring Sale
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026 is offering a slate of Apple products at steep discounts, with price cuts ranging from 20% to 40%. Highlights include a 4‑pack of AirTags for $60, AirPods 4 at $149, the Apple Watch Series 10 titanium...
Evri Fulfilment Invest £4m to Expand Network in Barnsley
Evri Fulfilment is investing over £4 million (≈$5.1 million) to open a 265,000‑square‑foot fulfillment centre in Barnsley, slated for July 2026. The site will feature advanced sorting and packing automation, allowing parcels to move from order to network entry within an hour...
OnBuy Accelerates European Rollout With Launch Into 8 New Markets
OnBuy, the UK‑based cashback marketplace, has launched in eight additional European countries, taking its footprint to 21 markets. The rollout follows a 152% quarterly sales surge and a 300% rise in site visits across its first 12 markets. Beta testing...
California Wants Grocery Stores to Display Non-Ultraprocessed Food More Prominently
California is advancing a bill that requires grocery stores to prominently display foods that are not ultraprocessed, using a new “California Certified” seal. The seal, modeled after the USDA Organic label, will be available to applicants starting June 2028 and...
How Lowe’s Creator Network Is Winning over the Next Generation of Shoppers
Lowe’s has rolled out a Creator Network, partnering with top influencers such as YouTuber MrBeast to reach Generation Alpha before they become homeowners. The program, launched in June 2025, offers creators personalized storefronts on Lowe’s site and commissions on sales,...
Tons of Levi’s Are Under $50 at Amazon’s Spring Sale
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is offering a wide range of Levi’s denim for under $50, with many styles averaging $42. The discounted lineup includes women’s wide‑leg, high‑rise, baggy, shorts and men’s classic 505 regular‑fit jeans. Prices vary by color and...
Meta Expands AI Commerce and Launches Small Business Initiative to Accelerate Adoption
Meta announced AI‑driven commerce upgrades for Facebook and Instagram, adding real‑time summaries of user reviews, brand insights, and product recommendations within ads. The company also rolled out an updated in‑app checkout powered by Stripe and PayPal, with future integrations planned...
Amazon Is Making It Easier to Return That Order You Didn’t Like
Amazon has expanded its returns network to more than 10,000 drop‑off locations across the United States, adding over 1,500 FedEx Office sites to an existing roster that includes Whole Foods, UPS Store, Kohl’s, Staples and regional partners. Four out of...
CarParts.com, A-Premium Launch 30,000 SKUs for JC Whitney Line
CarParts.com and A-Premium are expanding their JC Whitney partnership to launch roughly 30,000 mechanical auto parts, starting with about 6,000 SKUs in Q2 2026 and rolling out the full assortment through the year. To finance the expansion, CarParts.com completed an...
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[In Depth] Is Carrefour Reconsidering the Sale of Its Belgian Division?
Carrefour Group officially dismissed speculation that it would sell its Belgian operations, reaffirming a long‑term expansion strategy in the market. The denial follows reports that German investment firm Aurelius, alongside local management, was exploring a takeover. Carrefour’s brief press release...
Bridgeline, Znode Partner on AI Search for B2B Ecommerce
Bridgeline Digital and Znode have announced a partnership to embed Bridgeline’s HawkSearch AI‑powered search and merchandising engine into Znode’s B2B ecommerce platform. The integration leverages HawkSearch’s API‑first architecture, allowing distributors to improve product discovery across large, complex catalogs without replacing...
Carrefour Stores Sold Off in Italy Will Become Carrefour Again After All
Carrefour has reversed its 2024 exit from Italy by signing a three‑year franchise licence with NewPrinces Group, the buyer of its former stores. The €270 million (€≈$295 million) transaction closed on Dec 1, 2025, but the French brand will continue to operate under its...
Is AI Antithetical to Luxury?
Alibaba announced an aggressive $100 billion AI revenue target for the next five years, building on its $53 billion multi‑year AI investment. Nvidia unveiled RealFit, a physics‑based virtual‑try‑on platform in partnership with Catches, signaling deeper AI integration in fashion retail. Across the...
Wahaca Hires P-Three to Serve up Expansion Plans
Mexican casual‑dining chain Wahaba has hired placemaking firm P‑Three to accelerate its UK expansion, targeting one to two new restaurants each year. The group plans to add sites in Cambridge, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and several London locations, investing roughly £1 million‑£1.5 million...
The Best Smart Home Deals at Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Connected Locks and Security Cameras up to 57% Off
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is offering steep discounts on a range of smart‑home gear, with prices slashed up to 57 percent. Flagship bundles such as the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus with Floodlight Cam are now $164.99, half their original price,...
GLP-1 Users Are Changing Apparel Trends
GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs now reach roughly 23% of U.S. households, prompting shoppers to downsize and revamp wardrobes. Eighty percent of users expect to buy new clothing and 55% have already done so, shifting demand toward smaller‑size bras, active shorts and...