Allison Smith

U.S. small businesses on TikTok Shop increased sales by 66% in 2025 compared to the year before.

As gas prices climb, companies are rolling out limited-time fuel perks to attract cost-conscious shoppers, boost foot traffic and provide some relief at the pump.

David’s Bridal is investing more heavily in creators as part of a broader push to modernize the business.

The pause signals Amazon is at least temporarily backing off a policy that had sparked coordinated pushback from its seller community.

ModernRetail spoke with Courtney Rose, vp of retail at Google Ads, at Shoptalk Spring about early results from AI-powered campaigns.

The surcharge will apply to Fulfillment by Amazon in the U.S. and Canada, as well as some cross-border and Buy With Prime services.

Under the updated approach, Shopify merchants’ products will still appear inside ChatGPT conversations, but buyers will typically complete purchases on the merchant’s own online storefront.

Furniture.com is among many dot-com companies grappling with how AI and chatbots are changing the way shoppers search for information.

Sexual wellness company Dame is one of the first brands to proactively return money tied to President Donald Trump’s now-invalidated tariffs.

Retailers say fraudsters are increasingly using AI tools to generate fake damage photos, receipts and documentation to claim refunds.

After the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs, brands welcomed the relief but say ongoing trade uncertainty and unanswered questions about refunds are keeping business decisions on hold.