Alex Vuocolo

New York

Retail Reporter at Morning Brew

Retail Reporter @morningbrew. Formerly covered the Fed at @cheddarnews. Opinions are very much my own.

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Tariffs are forcing more than a third of Americans to pull back on spending for Mother's Day gifts

5 days ago | fortune.com | Alex Vuocolo

Still, 50% say they might spend more than they can afford. Getty Images—Pixelseffect
Walmart is winning fashion because it uses AI to produce clothes 4 times faster than the industry standard

1 week ago | fortune.com | Alex Vuocolo

Walmart's Trend-to-Product uses AI and generative AI to scrub the web for trends and come up with new styles. Getty Images—Houston Chronicle
Walmart is winning fashion because it uses AI to produce clothes 4 times faster than the industry standard

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Alex Vuocolo

NowApple Intelligence 2.0: Here’s what’s coming to your iPhone nextApple Intelligence launched last year as Apple’s first take on “AI for the rest of us.” But it’s a new year, and in just a few weeks we’re expecting another wave of AI features for iPhone and more.
Amazon is ‘maniacally focused’ on lowering price

1 week ago | retailbrew.com | Alex Vuocolo

A new Gallup poll released last week found that 89% of Americans believe it’s likely the Trump administration’s tariffs will raise the price of goods for consumers. Meanwhile, in the corporate world, retail executives are signaling that keeping prices low remains not only a possibility, but for some a top priority.
Walmart Fashion is using AI to cut production times

1 week ago | retailbrew.com | Alex Vuocolo

Walmart has taken on a hot new designer in its fashion division: generative AI. The retail giant last month revealed a new proprietary tech solution called Trend-to-Product, which uses AI and generative AI to scrub the web for trends and come up with new styles. The technology is radically shortening the production process from the industry standard of around six months to six to eight weeks, according to the company.
This Week in Retail: Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Big Lots

1 week ago | retailbrew.com | Alex Vuocolo

It’s Cinco de Mayo today, and retailers can expect a bump in spending as shoppers stock up on festive supplies. A new survey from research firm Numerator found that consumers who are celebrating plan to spend between $25 and $100, with the majority going to food and alcoholic beverages. Mother’s Day is also next Sunday, and the NRF expects spending to hit $34.1 billion this year, up from last year’s $33.5 billion but behind the record $35.7 billion in 2023.
Tariffs can be a boon for 'Made in America' products in the long term, but for now they're 'nerve-racking,' manufacturer says

2 weeks ago | fortune.com | Alex Vuocolo

And riding these waves of public sentiment are companies like Steele Canvas, a Massachusetts-based maker of laundry baskets, totes, and furniture that has operated for over 100 years. Now, the new round of tariffs from the Trump administration are spotlighting trade issues once again, and Steele Canvas Co-Owner Paul Lordan weighs in on potential pros and cons for his business. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Do tariffs present any immediate concerns to Steele Canvas?
The company behind the Solo Stove just got delisted from the New York Stock Exchange after its stock was trading at an 'abnormally low price'

2 weeks ago | fortune.com | Alex Vuocolo

Solo Stove infamously ran a marketing campaign with Snoop Dogg. Photo courtesy Solo Stove
The company behind the Solo Stove just got delisted from the New York Stock Exchange after its stock was trading at an ‘abnormally low price’

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Alex Vuocolo

David Roche: U.S. dollar is likely to drop another 15-20%, causing a sell-off of treasuriesDavid Roche of Quantum Strategy says a weaker dollar will drive 10-year yields to 5.5%, which will threaten the dollar's dominance. He says the Fed …
Solo Brands delisted from the New York Stock Exchange

2 weeks ago | retailbrew.com | Alex Vuocolo

Solo Brands, the direct-to-consumer maker of outdoor stoves, kayaks, and swimwear, has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange after its stock was trading at “‘abnormally low price’ levels,” according to an SEC filing. The outdoor equipment brand went public in 2021 amid a wave of IPO activity from buzzy DTC brands such as Warby Parker and Allbirds.

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Articles

Tariffs are forcing more than a third of Americans to pull back on spending for Mother's Day gifts

Walmart is winning fashion because it uses AI to produce clothes 4 times faster than the industry standard

Walmart is winning fashion because it uses AI to produce clothes 4 times faster than the industry standard

Amazon is ‘maniacally focused’ on lowering price

Walmart Fashion is using AI to cut production times

This Week in Retail: Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Big Lots

Tariffs can be a boon for 'Made in America' products in the long term, but for now they're 'nerve-racking,' manufacturer says

The company behind the Solo Stove just got delisted from the New York Stock Exchange after its stock was trading at an 'abnormally low price'

The company behind the Solo Stove just got delisted from the New York Stock Exchange after its stock was trading at an ‘abnormally low price’

Solo Brands delisted from the New York Stock Exchange

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