Trends & External Forces The New Rules of DTC: How AquaSonic Became a Multi-Channel Powerhouse DTC success used to hinge on cutting out the middleman. Today, the real growth opportunity is knowing how to show up everywhere customers shop. In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein speaks with Arsalan Rahbarpoor, Founder and CEO of AquaSonic, about how he built an Amazon-native oral care brand that now sells across […] Retail Remix Podcast May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 < 1 min read Dept. HBCHealth & WellnessConsumersAmazonPodcastsTikTokMarketing: Social MediaPackagingWalgreensData & InsightsExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsStrategyTargetBest BuyWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights “Guide Yourself By The Stars And Not The Passing Ships” What would it be like to get some career advice from someone who has mentored over 30 CEO’s of billion dollar companies? David Kenny has had a four decade long career beginning as a consultant at Bain to co-founding and leading Digitas which he sold to the Publicis Groupe where he was part of the […] Rishad Tobaccowala May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 4 min read AITechnology & InnovationData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsInclusivityStreamingMarketing: BroadcastPredictions and ForecastsAgenciesWeatherConsumersAssociatesConsultingStrategyBig DataHealth & WellnessInsight ProvidersCPG: Adult BeverageBest BuyMarketing: In StoreMeta (Facebook)PepsiCoResults & InvestmentTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Best Buy debuts consultation spaces within Ikea stores The project at two Ikea locations builds on the retailers’ existing shop-in-shop partnership at Best Buy. RetailDive May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 < 1 min read Best BuyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces How to Price Your Product for Retailers Every year, millions of inventors and entrepreneurs launch great ideas and innovative products. Yet, only a small percentage make it onto retail shelves. One of the most common reasons? Poor pricing strategy. Knowing how to price your product for retailers is one of the most fundamental skills that can make or break your business. Setting […] Retail Bound May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 3 min read StrategyConsumersCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationAssociatesPackagingDeliveryTargetShoppersData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsGovernmentPricing & PromotionsBest BuyInternational - North AmericaMarketing: In StoreEconomyWalmartTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Apple MacBook Neo Launch: Laptop Market Share and Retail Trends Download the report to understand how Apple’s MacBook Neo launch impacted laptop market share, retailer performance, and category dynamics across the US. Apple’s MacBook Neo launch in March 2026 drove notable shifts across the US laptops and notebooks market, influencing both brand share and retailer performance. From early demand through Apple’s direct channel to evolving […] 0 Author Missing May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 < 1 min read Data & InsightsTrends: RetailTargetBest BuyPredictions and ForecastsWalmartOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Consumer ElectronicsConsumersAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Shut Up and Play the Hits, Walmart’s Big Store Bet, DTC Nuance, and CEO Turnover What happens when retailers keep playing the hits after the audience has moved on? Steve Dennis opens with that question — drawn from his latest Substack essay — and it anchors everything that follows. From Bed Bath & Beyond’s overreliance on the 20% coupon to QVC’s slow fade, the episode explores what happens when leaders […] 0 Author Missing April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutivesWalmartPodcastsDept. ApparelAmazonResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaInsight ProvidersDept. GroceryVendorsESG and CSRData & InsightsBest BuyBed Bath & BeyondStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Your Bottom Store Is a Signal Everyone knows the phrase—you’re only as good as your weakest link. This week’s blog questions that idea and what it really means in retail. Because the store at the bottom of the report, the salesperson having a tough month, the category that isn’t moving—those aren’t always the problem. Sometimes, they’re the clearest signal you have. […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 3 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIDeliveryStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsShoppersBrick and MortarBest BuyMarketing: In StoreDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesTech: RoboticsFlagship StoresTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising How to Sell Your Product to Large Retailers Dreaming of getting your product into major retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, or Home Depot? You’re not alone. Thousands of brands every year try to land shelf space with big-box stores but only a small percentage actually succeed. So what separates the winners from the rest? Let’s explore how to sell your product to large […] Retail Bound April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 4 min read PackagingOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingShoppersStrategyWalmartData & InsightsHome DepotBest BuyTechnology & InnovationConsumersVendorsPartnershipsBrick and MortarDept. OTCGovernmentMarketing: In StoreLowes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Best Buy CEO Corie Barry to step down as sales stagnate Jason Bonfig will succeed her on Oct. 31. He currently leads the retailer’s ads and marketplace businesses as chief customer, product and fulfillment officer. RetailDive April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 < 1 min read ExecutivesBest BuyShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Best Buy names Jason Bonfig as new CEO, replacing Corie Barry in late October The leadership change comes as the company tries to rev up sales and capitalize on artificial intelligence-fueled innovation of laptops and mobile phones. CNBC April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 < 1 min read ExecutivesBest BuyTechnology & InnovationAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Uber Eats launches retail returns [[“value”:”The delivery company wants to solve one of the biggest pain points in retail, and is starting with companies like Best Buy and Dick’s Sporting Goods.”]] RetailDive April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 < 1 min read ReturnsUbereatsDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodDeliveryBest Buy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Uber Eats has a fix for pesky returns. You can just sit on the couch The Uber Eats return pickup feature applies to items bought through the app from Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Petco and more. CNBC April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 < 1 min read ReturnsUbereatsDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodBOPISBest Buy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem How to Approach Large Retail Buyers Most emerging brands believe a myth that holds them back for years: “I can’t get into major retail stores because I don’t know the right people.” While having a Rolodex full of contacts helps, it is not the only way to get your product on shelves. Retail buyers are not gatekeepers hiding behind an iron […] Retail Bound April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 5 min read Industry Conferences and EventsDept. PetMerchandisingDept. OTCDept. Natural / OrganicData & InsightsStrategyAssociatesWalmartBrick and MortarTargetDept. GroceryPackagingHealth & WellnessWhole FoodsReturnsMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreVendorsShoppersESG and CSRPricing & PromotionsLegal & CriminalGovernmentBest BuyInternational - North AmericaAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights French Door Refrigerator Market Share Trends: Brand Shifts Across Costco, Lowe’s and Home Depot Download our report to learn how French door refrigerator market share, brand performance, and shopper purchasing behavior are evolving across major retailers to uncover where growth is happening in the category. French door refrigerators remain a key segment within major appliances, but shifts in retailer dynamics, brand competition, and purchasing behavior are reshaping performance across […] 0 Author Missing April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 < 1 min read Data & InsightsLowesCostcoHome DepotDept. NonfoodDept. AppliancesShoppersCompetitionBest Buy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Unbossing: Reed Hastings from the Mountaintop! We have entered the age of Debossification. An age where zones of control are being replaced by zones of influence. Where the future does not fit in mindsets of the past. An era of where smart leaders acknowledge that every career has a midnight hour and one should exit at five to 12. It is […] Rishad Tobaccowala April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 4 min read AITechnology & InnovationStreamingExecutivesPodcastsAmazonData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Digital MediaConsultingPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperiencePepsiCoInsight ProvidersGovernmentStrategyMarketing: Social MediaBig DataDept. NonfoodAssociatesBest BuyCPG: Adult BeverageTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights February Home Improvement Recap: Retail Trends Across Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, and Costco Download our latest home improvement report for a data driven view of category growth, retail performance, and brand dynamics across major retailers. Home improvement performance showed continued variation in February, with growth trends differing across cleaning chemicals, minor and major appliances, and tools as well as across major retailers including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, […] 0 Author Missing March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 < 1 min read Data & InsightsLowesHome DepotCostcoBest BuyDept. NonfoodTrends: RetailDept. Appliances 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Best Buy Presidents Day Sale 2026: TV Share & Promotion Trends Download our latest retail report for a data driven view of television brand share, promotional coverage, and discounting trends during the 2026 Best Buy Presidents Day Sale. Major retail events such as the Presidents Day Sale provide insight into how television brands compete through pricing and promotions. Changes in brand share, promotional coverage, and discount […] 0 Author Missing March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsBest BuyMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Why Success on Amazon Doesn’t Guarantee Success at Retail For many modern entrepreneurs, the dream begins on Amazon. You launch a product, sales start climbing, and before long you’re sitting on a pile of five-star reviews and maybe even a coveted “Best Seller” badge. It feels like you’ve cracked the code. Naturally, the next step seems obvious:“If thousands of people are buying this online, […] Retail Bound March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 5 min read AmazonConsumersShoppersPackagingBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainStrategyMarketing: UGCMerchandisingCompetitionPartnershipsOwned Brands (Private Label)DeliveryMarketing: BrandMarketing: Social MediaWhole FoodsWalmartStore LocationData & InsightsTargetBest BuySustainabilityDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StoreGovernmentInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Best Buy wants to be at the forefront of agentic AI discovery [[“value”:”“As agentic commerce matures, we want to serve our customers in new ways, both on and off of platforms,” CEO Corie Barry said.”]] RetailDive March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIBest BuyExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Agentic Commerce & the Marketplace Boom with Mirakl’s Scott Eckert In less than five years, launching a third-party marketplace has gone from a questionable move to a strategic imperative for many major retailers. Recorded live at NRF 2026, this episode of Retail Remix digs into that shift with Scott Eckert, CEO of the Americas at marketplace operator Mirakl. Scott explains why retailers are embracing curated […] Retail Remix Podcast March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Retail MediaExecutivesPodcastsData & InsightsAmazonBest BuyMarketing: PrintStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingBigTechLowesDept. HBCChatGPTWalmartGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Meta’s Rise as Offsite Retail Media Infrastructure For more than a decade, Amazon set the rules for retail media: own the traffic, own the data, monetize shoppers at the point of sale. Onsite search and display became a cash machine, and eventually every retailer with a digital shelf rushed to copy the playbook. That model still matters, but it’s no longer enough. […] Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaConsumersMeta (Facebook)ShoppersData & InsightsESG and CSRStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaPackagingPricing & PromotionsStrategyPartnershipsAgenciesAmazonDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaBest BuyDeliveryDept. Natural / OrganicStore LocationKrogerMarketing: BrandMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Best Buy’s holiday sales disappoint, but retailer shows progress in growing profits Best Buy beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations but missed Wall Street’s revenue estimates. CNBC March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 < 1 min read Best BuyHoliday & EventsResults & InvestmentEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Memory shortage looms over Best Buy’s prospects [[“value”:”Data centers are hoarding computing memory, which is poised to push up prices on consumer electronics at a time of already soft demand.”]] RetailDive March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 < 1 min read Best BuyDept. NonfoodDept. Consumer ElectronicsConsumersData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood January Home Improvement Recap: Performance Across Cleaning Chemicals, Minor Appliances, and Tools Download our latest report for a data driven look at January performance across select Home Improvement categories. Performance to start 2026 highlights diverging trends across Cleaning Chemicals, Minor Appliances, and Tools. Growth varied by category and retailer, signaling shifting competitive dynamics within these core non seasonal segments. This report provides a data driven snapshot of […] 0 Author Missing February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 < 1 min read Dept. NonfoodDept. AppliancesData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsLowesHome DepotCostcoBest Buy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Operating System Shifts in the U.S. TV Market at Best Buy Download our latest report to explore recent data on platform share, brand growth, and operating system mix within Best Buy’s TV category. Recent purchasing data highlights meaningful shifts in how operating systems are influencing television sales, brand growth, and product mix at major U.S. electronics retailers. At Best Buy, changes in platform share have altered […] 0 Author Missing February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastBest BuyData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Retail MediaGoogleDept. NonfoodAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Shoppers Built Monitor and TV Baskets at Best Buy in 2025 Download our latest report to explore how shoppers purchased monitors and televisions at Best Buy, including brand share shifts, attachment behavior, and pricing dynamics. Shopper behavior within TVs and monitors evolved meaningfully in 2025 as display purchases increasingly reflected setup driven baskets and shifting brand preferences. From the rise of enthusiast and gaming monitor brands […] 0 Author Missing January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 < 1 min read ShoppersMarketing: BroadcastBest BuyData & InsightsGamingAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Target’s incoming CEO co-signs letter calling for ‘deescalation of tensions’ in Minnesota Michael Fiddelke joined about 60 other CEOs, including Best Buy’s Corie Barry, in signing a letter about “recent challenges” in the state. RetailDive January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 < 1 min read ExecutivesTargetBest Buy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Partnering for Success: What to Expect When Working With Retailbound Launching a new product is exciting. Scaling that product into mass retail is where the real challenge begins. For many brands, the jump from direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales to landing on shelves at retailers like Target, Best Buy, Costco, or Walmart can feel overwhelming. Retail has its own rules, timelines, and expectations—and getting them wrong can […] Retail Bound January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 4 min read StrategyMerchandisingTargetMarketing: In StoreOmnichannelWalmartCostcoOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessPackagingBest BuyShoppersConsumersInternational - North AmericaMarketing: UGCMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsGovernmentExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. Consumer ElectronicsData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Holiday 2025 Category Quick Hits: Toys, Electronics, and Footwear Share Shifts Download our latest report to see how Holiday 2025 reshaped category performance, brand share, and shopper behavior across Toys & Games, Consumer Electronics, and Footwear. Holiday 2025 revealed clear shifts in where shoppers spent and how brands and retailers performed during peak seasonal demand. This report breaks down how share moved across key categories, highlighting […] 0 Author Missing January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesDept. ApparelShoppersData & InsightsTargetMarketing: BroadcastBest BuyDept. Consumer ElectronicsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Google Launches Direct Checkout in Search, Gemini It was only a matter of time — following in the footsteps of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot, Google is launching direct checkout on eligible product listings in the AI Mode section of Google Search and on its Gemini app. The list of launch partners for Google checkout includes Shopify and Etsy, names that will […] Retail TouchPoints January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 5 min read AITechnology & InnovationGoogleData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsShoppersVendorsShopifyChatGPTPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesCompetitionDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaConsumersMarketing: TradeBest BuyHome DepotMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationTargetWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Merchandising Stores & Formats Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit RetailWit Blog QuickWit Monthly (February 2026) – The Top Retail News The top retail news and most interesting & most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 3, 2026March 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Target to stop carrying cereals with certified synthetic colors The company’s decision follows recent moves by retailers including Walmart and Save A Lot to scrub foods of artificial dyes. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Anthropic’s Claude hits No. 2 on Apple’s top free apps list after Pentagon rejection OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains the top free app in the U.S. on Apple’s rankings, but Claude has steadily gained traction. Written by CNBC February 28, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Media & Marketing Data & Insights Walmart app connects suppliers with store-level data Walmart Data Ventures introduced Scintilla In-Store so field representatives can see real-time data — in part to reduce out-of-stocks. Written by RetailDive February 27, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked