Retail Brew

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Consumer Behavior & Trends

Is this the end of the ethical millennial brand?

From Everlane to Allbirds, several once-buzzy DTC brands built on sustainability and transparency are struggling to balance ethics, affordability, and growth in today’s economy.

The Latest Retail Industry News

Store revamps, “promo detox,” core to retail turnarounds

Erin Cabrey | about 4 hours ago

Consumer Behavior & Trends

Half of restaurants’ orders come from just 7% of guests

Andrew Adam Newman | about 4 hours ago

Tinder’s latest match isn’t a user. It’s Diesel

Jeena Sharma | Jun 4, 2026

Consumer Behavior & Trends

Prada’s Kolhapuri controversy highlights fashion’s trust gap

Jeena Sharma | Jun 3, 2026

Editor's Picks

AI shopping iconography

AEO is changing how brands get discovered online

Vidhi Choudhary

Kroger grocery price tags shelf labels

Patchwork surveillance pricing laws could pose a challenge for retailers

Facade of a PacSun retail store

Pacsun CEO on the brand’s Gen Z reinvention

How the supply chain has been affected by tariff rumors

Amazon throws open its logistics network, but experts say brands will be skeptical

Vidhi Choudhary

Events

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Virtual Event

Intent by Design: The New Conversion Battleground Before the In-Store Visit

In 2026, winning retailers focus less on driving foot traffic and more on attracting high-intent shoppers ready to buy. Join Retail Brew to explore how audience targeting, creative strategy, and media sequencing can shape in-store demand and drive real sales.

June 16 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM ET

On-Demand Event Replay

Clicks, Bricks & Everything In-Between: Retail Strategies for an Omnichannel World

On-Demand Webinar

Video Killed the Cost Center (and Made it a Revenue Engine)

Resources

Data & Research

The state of stores

Erin Cabrey, Vidhi Choudhary, Andrew Adam Newman, Jeena Sharma, Alex Vuocolo

Shoppers fear a discount gap this holiday season. Here’s how retailers are responding

How retailers are pivoting their way through chaos

Vidhi Choudhary

Data & Research

The state of stores

Even in the age of AI, retailers continue to bet big on brick and mortar.

Erin Cabrey, Vidhi Choudhary, Andrew Adam Newman, Jeena Sharma, Alex Vuocolo

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