MARKETING/SOCIAL MEDIA

An ex-player NFL player has built two businesses from scratch — both focused on his lifelong passion.

Target posted a Q&A with Mark Tritton, its executive VP and chief merchandising officer, about the creation of Universal Thread and the other new brands in the works.

The holiday season is officially over, but digital gifting is still going strong.

Although there has been an uptick in e-commerce when it comes to pet owners, many prefer to purchase products for their from brick-and-mortar locations like PetSmart and Petco.

More consumers crave consumer-generated content (CGC) — and retailers' in-store sales are reaping the benefits.

In an unusual move for a big national chain, Sears Holdings pulled a disappearing act on television during the just-passed holiday season.

New Yorkers love Cheerios. People in Nevada buy a lot of dog treats, while the residents of New Mexico are most inclined to buy cat food. A Green Bay Packers bath mat is a top seller in Wisconsin. 

December 23 is shaping up as a crucial day for retailers.