E.l.f. expands into fragrance with limited-edition holiday scents
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E.l.f. expands into fragrance with limited-edition holiday scents

elf fragrance launches holiday scents, debuting the Norway-inspired “Spicy Bundt Nice” blend of spice cake, orange zest, cardamom and cedarwood.

Monika Kruger • Brand Spotlights • October 10, 2026 • 2 min read
Walmart speeds up pickup, adds ASL service for holiday shoppers
Product Launches
Walmart speeds up pickup, adds ASL service for holiday shoppers

Walmart expands 1-hour express pickup to 500 stores and adds ASL service for holiday shoppers, simplifying shopping for time-strapped customers.

Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 9, 2026 • 2 min read
Lululemon CEO reshapes leadership to boost innovation, design
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Lululemon CEO reshapes leadership to boost innovation, design

Lululemon CEO reshapes leadership to boost innovation and design with new hires, including Athleta's Maggie Gauger as chief product officer.

Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 8, 2026 • 2 min read
Walmart denies using dynamic pricing despite patent filings
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Walmart denies using dynamic pricing despite patent filings

Walmart denies using dynamic pricing despite patent filings, as executive Dan Bartlett accuses Groundwork Collaborative of spreading misleading claims about…

Marie Wagner • Product Launches • October 7, 2026 • 2 min read
Retailers scramble as Super El Niño disrupts seasonal sales plans
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Retailers scramble as Super El Niño disrupts seasonal sales plans

Retailers scramble to adjust seasonal strategies as the strongest El Niño on record disrupts supply chains and consumer demand in…

Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • October 6, 2026 • 4 min read
Nike to Cut Jobs as China Sales Plunge
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Nike to Cut Jobs as China Sales Plunge

Nike job cuts as China sales plunge lead to restructuring, aiming to save £1.9bn by 2031 amid steep revenue decline.

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • October 5, 2026 • 2 min read
Morrisons launches first UK grocery collection lockers
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Morrisons launches first UK grocery collection lockers

Morrisons introduces the first UK grocery collection lockers with multi-temperature Click & Collect lockers, automating order retrieval at their Skipton…

Marie Wagner • Product Launches • October 3, 2026 • 2 min read
Currys uses AI for repair diagnostics
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Currys uses AI for repair diagnostics

Currys uses AI for repair diagnostics to improve customer experience with artificial intelligence.

Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • October 2, 2026 • 3 min read
Co-op shifts focus to value in autumn shopping push
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Co-op shifts focus to value in autumn shopping push

Co-op’s autumn campaign highlights value shopping, proving its practicality for daily essentials and frequent, smaller purchases.

Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • October 1, 2026 • 1 min read
Currys launches dad-centric humour campaign for energy-saving tech
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Currys launches dad-centric humour campaign for energy-saving tech

Currys launches a dad-centric humour campaign to promote its energy-saving tech, using storytelling on video-on-demand, YouTube and radio for engagement.

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • September 30, 2026 • 3 min read