Marketing
Protein hype, food prices soar in 2025
Breakfast cereals highlighted protein content and Americans cooked with cheaper cuts of beef.
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.
E-Commerce
Early Black Friday returns up 12% over last year
Loop data measures from Black Friday through the following Thursday.
E-Commerce
Year in Review: Why resale boomed in 2025
Tariffs were a “tailwind” as recommerce continued to surge.
E-Commerce
More than 8 in 10 Americans are more likely to purchase secondhand gifts this year
EBay surveyed consumers who’ve already bought or sold used items.
Stores
Why Half Price Books is betting on strong holiday sales
“Value brands do better when people are struggling,” said HPB’s president.
Marketing
Nearly 1 in 3 will spend less on holiday decorations this year
The Rocket Mortgage and Redfin survey also shows 26% of Americans will spend less on gifts.
Marketing
How Loop Earplugs made ear protection trendy
With a new Target partnership, the Belgian DTC brand is revisiting its retail strategy.
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E-Commerce
Why ‘boneless’ couches went viral, and how brands are capitalizing on the trend
A sofa compressed in a box appeals to urban dwellers and slashes brands’ logistical costs.
Marketing
Spending on pet costumes rose 22.9% this Halloween
Americans spent an estimated $860 million to dress up their pets, per NRF.
Stores
Most consumers OK with stores beginning holiday music and decor before Thanksgiving: survey
The findings by Mood Media indicate “Christmas Creep” backlash may be overblown.