The Modern Retail Podcast is a podcast about the retail space, from legacy companies to the buzzy world of DTC startups. Every Thursday, Cale Weissman, editor of Modern Retail, interviews executives about their growth and marketing strategies. And every Saturday Gabi Barkho, senior reporter, sits down with the Modern Retail staff to chat about the latest headlines in the retail world.
These days, it is borderline expected that brands will use artificial intelligence in at least some capacity as part of their marketing. But they also have to tread carefully;...
Fragrance continues to dominate the beauty sector in 2026, but it’s increasingly showing up as a differentiator in other sectors like personal care and household essentials.This week on the...
In an era where a brand’s reputation is tethered to the relentless cycles of social media, silence is no longer a defensive strategy for brands and can even become...
This year, back-to-college spending is estimated to cross $100 billion for the first time, according to data from the National Retail Federation. About $14 billion of that, or about...
For many founder-led brands, the transition from a scrappy, bootstrapped startup to a major retail player is the ultimate test of sustainable growth. For some, that means taking on...
Once Upon a Farm is on a growth trajectory that is powered in large part by a new look in the baby aisle. The brand, founded in 2015, offers...
Many Americans have spent the last few weeks contemplating whether to eat fresh produce, due to concerning headlines about the ongoing cyclospora outbreak. The parasite is creating a wave...
As an official sales partner for Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Best Buy is rethinking what it means to deliver experiential retail in the age of AI. This week on the...
For many U.S. retail startups, expanding international distribution is the ultimate goal to establish themselves as a truly global brand.In the era of digital storefronts and globalized social media...
Nutrition and supplement company AG1 famously built a $600 million business off of a single SKU. Then, in 2025, the brand made major leaps by introducing new flavors and...
In honor of July 4, this week the Modern Retail Podcast is revisiting an episode featuring P.F. Candle Company, which produces its candles in Los Angeles. Co-hosts Gabi Barkho...
Few areas of digital marketing have exploded in recent years as much as affiliate marketing. What’s more, it’s actually proving effective: eMarketer in September said that affiliate marketing would...
Amazon Prime Day isn’t as essential as it once was. But for some brands, it can still provide a meaningful sales boost.On this week’s episode of the Modern Retail...
On this week’s Modern Retail Podcast, senior reporter Gabriela Barkho is joined by executive editor Anna Hensel to talk all things World Cup marketing. This week, Modern Retail ran...
Pride Month is underway, marking a season of celebration that’s become a mainstay for some brands. But earning the trust of LGBTQ+ audiences goes far beyond rainbow merch or...
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