Trend Talk

Trend Talk Video: The Rise of Social Commerce

This week on Retail Leader Trend Talk, Retail Leader Editor Amy Baxter sits down with Eric Dahan, CEO and co-founder of social commerce company Open Influence to discuss the rise of the social commerce market and in-app shopping.

Retail Media

Lowe’s Launches Retail Media Network

Home improvement retailer Lowe’s is the latest major name in the retail media game.

Shopper Behavior

Survey: Almost Half of Americans Tried ‘Second-Choice’ Products During Pandemic

The way Americans shopped changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but consumers still made big purchases and navigated new retail changes to get what they wanted.

Innovation

Walmart Working on Text Shopping Capabilities

Walmart’s global tech team and Store No8 are testing out a Text to Shop capability.
Talent

Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby Hiring for Thousands of Open Positions

Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby are among several retailers holding hiring events to fill thousands of open roles.
Shopper Behavior

Top 10 Non-Traditional Platforms Consumers Are Shopping This Holiday Season

Retailers hoping to capture Gen Z’s attention this holiday season should turn to social media, where the generation plans to spend.

Trending News

Retailers Bid Farewell to Layaway, as Shoppers Embrace Buy Now, Pay Later Options

Robots Automate Workflows Across the Retail Enterprise
Logistics Operators Raise Pay, Enlist Robots to Meet Holiday Demand

Slight Bump in September Retail Sales

Retail sales were once again on the rise in September, although the increase was just 0.7% from the previous month.
Urban Outfitters to Launch Resale Marketplace

Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN) is launching Nuuly Thrift, a resale marketplace for apparel and accessories, this fall.
Trend Talk Podcast: The Rise of In-App Shopping and Social Commerce

Listen to the in-depth interview with Eric Dahan, CEO and co-founder of Open Influence, about the rise of the social commerce market and in-app shopping.
Kroger Opens New Fulfillment Centers to Keep Up with Delivery

Supermarket giant Kroger is expanding delivery in existing markets and entering new delivery markets thanks to investments in its fulfillment centers.
Instacart Expansion Reaches 90% of Canadian Households

Instacart is expanding across Quebec and adding several major retailers to its platform, increasing its reach to 90% of households in Canada.