Mitchell Parton

1 week ago | modernretail.co | Mitchell Parton

Dollar stores like Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar continue to embrace third-party delivery services. On Tuesday, Uber announced a partnership with Family Dollar, emphasizing the ability to offer more affordable products. The dollar-store chain will make products from more than 5,000 locations available for delivery through Uber Eats. The product categories available include cleaning supplies, food items, beauty products and baby care.

1 week ago | modernretail.co | Mitchell Parton

Outlet mall owner and operator Tanger plans to begin this year’s back-to-school marketing about two months earlier than it usually would, its CEO Stephen Yalof told Modern Retail. Yalof said the company plans to push customers to start back-to-school shopping beginning June 1 through its “Summer of Savings” campaign because of uncertainty associated with the new tariffs on China and other countries.

1 week ago | modernretail.co | Mitchell Parton |Allison Smith

Manufacturers, importers and retailers are beginning to formulate plans for the first holiday season under President Trump’s 145% tariff on China and varied rates on other countries. But, doing so feels like one giant guessing game. Maybe there will be lower tariffs by then. Or maybe, there won’t be any tariffs at that point. The only thing that is certain about the holidays is that things are uncertain.

1 week ago | modernretail.co | Mitchell Parton

Months after the merger of one of its competitors and a key retail advertising partner, Roku finds itself in a crucial moment to remain competitive. Walmart completed its roughly $2.3 billion purchase of Vizio in December, giving the nation’s largest retailer an in-house way to reach tens of millions of connected TV screens. Vizio now has inherent advantages in being part of Walmart in the competitive race for brands’ advertising dollars.

2 weeks ago | modernretail.co | Mitchell Parton

Some major retailers are holding deals or promotional events earlier than usual this spring. Wayfair’s spring Way Day — which offers limited-time deals of up to 80% off on products such as outdoor furniture, rugs and bedroom furniture every 24 hours — took place April 26 to April 28 this year and was extended for two additional days. Last year, it took place from May 4 to May 6.