Stores
Wirecutter called it the ‘Tesla of induction stoves.’ Now it’s taking physical retail for a spin
The battery-powered Charlie can avoid costly electrical upgrades—and bake cookies in the showroom.
Andrew Adam Newman
Andrew is a senior reporter for Retail Brew. He’s been a frequent contributor to The New York Times and had stints as senior editor for Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen and as editor in chief of alternative newsweeklies in Pittsburgh and Boise.
Stores
This startup got a dream order from Walmart. Fulfilling it almost turned into a nightmare.
With production financing through Bridge, Dog Sauce got funding after its bank said no.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
GLP-1 users much more likely to increase clothing spending
The Tinuiti study also found those users more apt to resell or rent clothing.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
Why ‘skimpflation’ irks consumers more than ‘shrinkflation’ or price hikes
Ioannis Evangelidis on changing recipes, shrinking packages, and transparency in the TikTok era.
Marketing
How Stanley 1913 is diversifying beyond its viral Quencher tumbler
The Quencher went from over 75% of Stanley’s global business to roughly 40% thanks to growth in new categories.
E-Commerce
How founder Nancy Yen got Omie's $50 kids’ lunch box into Target
The hot-and-cold bento box appeared in a Kylie Jenner TikTok with 64 million views.
E-Commerce
How this premium-priced cookware brand landed on Walmart’s shelves
Caraway founder Jordan Nathan on the rollout, pacing growth, and adding color to the category.
Stores
How Duke’s Mayo got cooking with restaurants to grow retail sales
Cracker Barrel will add Duke’s branding to four menu items as the brand expands nationally.
Stores
How My Better Batch cookie mix is stirring up the baking aisle
The bootstrapped brand launched in 2024 and is already in Target, Kroger, and Albertsons.
Stores
Why brands and big-box retailers are playing ball with Minor League Baseball
Brands like Goodr access smaller markets, while retailers burnish their local assortments.