The upcoming slate of “KPop Demon Hunters” toys gets bigger after more toys based on the Netflix animated musical blockbuster are revealed by Spin Master at Toy Fair 2026.
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Boast Signs JJ Wolf, Bolstering Tennis Presence
Boast reentered tennis in 2024 and now expands its roster of professional athletes to include JJ Wolf while building a deeper line of apparel
Continue readingBrands Are Hiking Prices Just As Inflation Cools
Even as January’s inflation came in below expectations, major brands are set to raise prices after previously absorbing tariff-related costs.
Continue readingBankruptcy Watch: Retailers Most At Risk After Saks, Francesca’s, Eddie Bauer And FAT Brands
Starting 2026, retail is strong. Yet recent bankruptcy filings, suggest otherwise. RapidRatings lists retailers most at risk from internal issues, not sector weakness.
Continue readingCafécore And The Rise Of Coffee Shop Merchandise
Cafécore drives coffee shop merch at Cha Cha Matcha, Ralph’s Coffee and Pura Vida, where mugs, hoodies and dog treats boost loyalty, belonging and customer value.
Continue readingAgentic Commerce Adoption Is Inevitable—And Resisting It May Not Be An Option
Agentic commerce could become the next big shift in e-commerce. How quickly will we see an impact and how are retailers reacting from its quick proliferation?
Continue readingHas Wall Street Finally Thrown In The Towel On Target?
Once a Wall Street favorite, Target is struggling with shrinking sales, analyst downgrades, and brand erosion despite a $5B recovery plan.
Continue readingAgentic commerce portends merchant headaches
AI agents used by shoppers will change the equation for online sellers, according to Mastercard’s executive vice president for security solutions.
Continue readingMacy’s to shutter unit at Connecticut distribution center
The closure will take place in stages starting Dec. 28 as the retailer advances a turnaround effort that includes a multi-year supply chain revamp.
Continue readingAI will accelerate the end of brick and mortar’s reign: Amazon CEO
The domination of e-commerce is inevitable and will only come faster thanks to the emerging technology, even if physical stores represent opportunity for now, Andy Jassy told analysts Thursday.
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