The Container Store Lays Off 2% of Workforce
Marie Albiges
The Container Store, which less than six months ago filed for bankruptcy, has announced it will lay off about 2 percent of its workforce, or around 70 people, mostly in corporate positions. Capital projects will be also be placed on hold. The Container Store’s former …
Why Innovation is the Key to Reshaping the 3PL Industry and the Customer Journey
Manish Kapoor
In these uncertain economic times, supply chain management is increasingly complex. Consumers exert more control than ever before. With a single click, they can trigger a series of events that impact the entire logistics network, forcing third-party logistics (3PL) providers to adapt in real time. …
From Scroll to Scale: How Performance Partnerships Are Reshaping Social Commerce
Stephanie Harris
Social commerce is no longer just a trend; it’s reshaping how consumers discover, evaluate and purchase products. Fueled by younger generations, platforms such as TikTok Shop, Instagram Shops, and YouTube Shopping have transformed shopping into an interactive, content-driven journey. By 2030, the social commerce market …
Why Companies Shouldn’t Abandon Supply Chain Visibility
Marissa Brock
2025 has so far proven to be a year of regulatory chaos for global supply chains. From the constant whiplash around tariffs and trade exclusions to the EU’s introduction of omnibus legislation for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), it has been challenging for …
AliExpress’ US Head of Marketing on Growing Market Share
Kristina Stidham
While attending Shoptalk 2025 in Las Vegas from March 25-27, Total Retail’s Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan had the opportunity to interview Chris Carl, head of marketing, U.S. for AliExpress, an international B-to-C e-commerce platform under the Alibaba Group. Carl discusses his role in growing market share …
US Retail Sales Rise in March as Shoppers Spend Ahead of Tariffs
U.S. retail sales saw strong growth in March, with consumers rushing to buy big-ticket items like cars as the threat of tariffs — and likely higher costs as a result — loomed large. The U.S. Census Bureau reported Wednesday that overall retail sales in March …
A Recap of Top Trends and Takeaways From Shoptalk 2025
In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail’s Joe Keenan and Marie Albiges share their biggest takeaways from Shoptalk 2025, held from March 25-27 in Las Vegas. They detail the key industry trends discussed on stage at the event as well as the insightful …
The Peak Season Reality Gap: What Retailers Must Do Differently in 2025
Josh Lett
In retail, confidence is a double-edged sword. Our recent industry analysis revealed a startling disconnect: while 93 percent of supply chain leaders entered the 2024 peak season confident they would meet customer expectations, post-season data showed that 58 percent struggled with delivery timing and order …
How REBEL is Tackling Retail’s Returns Problem
While attending Shoptalk 2025 in Las Vegas from March 25-27, Total Retail’s Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan had the opportunity to interview Emily Hosie, founder and CEO of REBEL, formerly REBELStork, a Certified B Corp and the leading tech-driven recommerce solution for returns and overstock in North …
Apparel, Footwear Retailers Delay Orders, Freeze Hiring as Tariffs Hit
Clothing and accessories retailers across the United States are delaying orders and freezing hiring ahead of tariff hikes that take effect Wednesday on products imported from Vietnam and China, reports Reuters. These businesses, much like Nike and Lululemon, face an impossible choice: offset the cost …
