Category: Retail News
An Open Letter to Super Bowl Advertisers
Dear brand leaders, At $7 million for a 30-second spot, brands have a lot riding on each ad that runs during the Super Bowl. While these commercials h [...]
The Content Commerce Revolution: How Zara and US Retailers Are Evolving Livestream Shopping and Beyond
Innovation in the retail space has been greatly accelerated by the rise of digital technologies, though as Mark Twain said, “there’s no such thing as [...]
Modern Dollar Stores: Diversifying Your Product Range
Discover how modern dollar stores are expanding their product range to meet diverse customer needs and stay competitive in the retail market. [...]
Tariffs on Imported Goods From Canada, China Go Into Effect; Mexico Paused
President Trump on Saturday signed an executive order that imposes 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada, while adding an additional 10 percent le [...]
Industry Leader Steve Dennis on What Makes Physical Retail Valuable
While at the 2025 National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City from Jan. 12-14, Total Retail’s Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan had the opport [...]
Why Personalization Remains an Advantage for Independent Retailers
In today’s world, mega-retailers have changed the way we shop. They offer same-day delivery and auto-shipment and sell cheaper versions of popular bra [...]
What Does Winning Look Like for Marketers in 2025?
For retail marketers, the transition from the holiday season to the new year presents opportunities and challenges. While many businesses see the holi [...]
How In-Store Advertising Sweetens the Experience for Hershey’s Customers
In episode 474 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Brad Santanna, head of omnichannel marketing at The Hershey Company, an in [...]
Retail Reinvented: Harnessing the Power of AI and ML in Promotions
In today’s cut-throat retail landscape, promotions, which account for 10 percent to 45 percent of total revenue, are a double-edged sword. On the one [...]
Tariff Threats and Supply Chain Risks: What Businesses Need to Do Now
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the imposition of significant tariffs on the United States' three largest trading [...]