Melissa Daniels

Pride Month is underway, marking a season of celebration that's become a mainstay for some brands. But the ability to earn trust with LGBTQ+ audiences goes far beyond rainbow merch or a few social media posts.

Brands have to pull up their inventory orders and change forecasts due to an earlier Prime Day, which will take place on June 23-26 this year.

Ranger Station, known for unisex fragrances and candles, chose Charleston for its third store by combining customer data with on-the-ground experience.

Open-box marketplace Rebel, which raised a $25 million Series B last November, is now getting into the snacks category. The new section launched with better-for-you, shelf-stable brands like MadeGood, Purely Elizabeth, Chomps and Annie's, at discounts of 12-70%.

Omaha Steaks has invested in at least five new fulfillment centers and expanded its partnership with UPS's Roadie.

Faire is growing beyond boutiques by allowing business buyers to use the platform for their own purposes, like stocking mini bars, for client gifts or for front desk amenities.

This week's Modern Retail Podcast looked at the pros and cons of participating in Prime Day.

Kearney's 2026 State of Logistics Report shows that AI is helping streamline operations, even as a fully automated supply chain remains a far-off reality.

"Toy Story 5" is proving to be a summer box office smash, which is good news for the brands that have leaned into the franchise IP.

Trashie, which has run a take-back program for textiles since 2024, is now getting into toys. Here's why the company believes toys is a category that's ripe for a new method of recycling.