March 06, 2026 Kroger is closing stores: See the updated list that shows shuttered locations across the country BY Christopher Zara Groceries are a little harder to come by in dozens of neighborhoods this year in the wake of an ongoing retreat from The Kroger Co. The Cincinnati-based supermarket company has been shuttering locations … Continue reading Kroger is closing stores: See the updated list that shows shuttered locations across the country
March 04, 2026 Sportsman’s Warehouse may close underperforming locations BY Sam Federman Utah-based outdoor retailer Sportsman’s Warehouse may be closing some of its stores in the near future. “As part of the Company’s review of its stores, we have identified about five stores for potential closure due to underperformance and lack of profitability,” Sportsman’s … Continue reading Sportsman’s Warehouse may close stores after identifying a list of underperforming locations
AI is changing product discovery, and brands that still rely on traditional search tactics are disappearing from the answers shoppers now trust most. By Shama Hyder January 9, 2026 A consumer opens ChatGPT and types, “What laundry detergent has perfumer-grade fragrance that lasts?” The AI provides three specific recommendations, each with detailed explanations. Your … Continue reading The retail visibility gap most DTC brands still miss
January 09, 2026 Brick-and-mortar bookshops look better than ever in the Amazon age span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>
November 11, 2025 Target has a new ‘10-4’ policy: Here’s what customers can expect from the retailer’s turnaround plans
October 11, 2025 This week in business: cold fronts, cool stores, and a hot mess in Washington A weak La Niña with not-so-weak implications, rare-earth jitters rock Wall Street and crypto, and retailers split between expansion and retrenchment.
Retail media networks are booming, but legacy tech holds them back. GrowthLoop aims to power modern, AI-driven ad sales. Mike Pastore on September 18, 2025 Composable CDP vendor GrowthLoop entered the retail media network (RMN) space this week, launching a solution to help retailers organize their data and scale their media offerings. Retailers offering … Continue reading GrowthLoop wants to help retailers capture more retail media dollars
As retail media networks mature, success hinges on mastering both global scale and neighborhood-level precision. DoorDash on August 26, 2025 Retail media networks are projected to be worth $ 179.5 billion by 2025, but capturing share and achieving long-term success won’t hinge solely on growing their customer base. With over 200 retail media networks now … Continue reading Global expansion and hyperlocal focus redefine the next chapter of retail media networks by DoorDash
July 21, 2025 5 ways retailers break trust—and how data can fix it BY Kimberly Shenk When I became a first-time mom, my perspective on the products my family used changed completely. As a data scientist, I naturally dive deep into the details; now I was suddenly applying this rigor to ingredient and product information, turning … Continue reading 5 ways retailers break trust—and how data can fix it
May 19, 2025 Rite Aid is closing 95 more stores after selling assets to CVS and others: See the full list of locations across 6 states BY Christopher Zara Rite Aid is moving quickly to close additional store locations after selling a substantial chunk of its pharmacy business to other companies last week. The drugstore chain, … Continue reading Rite Aid is closing 95 more stores after selling assets to CVS and others: See the full list of locations across 6 states
