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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.

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Marketing

Nearly 1 in 6 Dry January participants will consume cannabis beverages instead

Cannabis beverage brands are promoting themselves as booze alternatives.

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Marketing

Tulu’s product-rental app in apartment buildings is a consumer insight bonanza for brands

Partner brands including Phillips, Bosch, and Kärcher also test product durability.

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E-Commerce

How resale will keep growing in 2026

AI, new regulations, and more brands entering the fray all could boost the category.

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Marketing

Protein hype, food prices soar in 2025

Breakfast cereals highlighted protein content and Americans cooked with cheaper cuts of beef.

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E-Commerce

Early Black Friday returns up 12% over last year

Loop data measures from Black Friday through the following Thursday.

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E-Commerce

Year in Review: Why resale boomed in 2025

Tariffs were a “tailwind” as recommerce continued to surge.

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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.

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Stores

Why Half Price Books is betting on strong holiday sales

“Value brands do better when people are struggling,” said HPB’s president.

holiday shopper
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.

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Marketing

How Loop Earplugs made ear protection trendy

With a new Target partnership, the Belgian DTC brand is revisiting its retail strategy.