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Courtesy of Aerosoles Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy business retail standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/markfaithfull/2026/10/07/barbie-maker-mattel-at-crossroads-fix-problems-or-sell-business/ Barbie was the toast of Hollywood three years ago, but Mattel now faces serious questions about whether it should sell or stick amid fluctuating brand performance. Mark Faithfull, Contributor Mark Faithfull, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/markfaithfull/ content_6ac62eb25ac9cdb8c955017f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:54:05 -0400 2026-10-07T14:24:07-04:00 Barbie was the toast of Hollywood three years ago, but Mattel now faces serious questions about whether it should sell or stick amid fluctuating brand performance. getty Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Leadership /leadership CMO Network /cmo-network Editors' Pick editors-pick standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/katehardcastle/2026/10/06/the-hidden-cost-of-charging-customers-just-because-you-can/ Nick Jones’ St. Clement offers a new lesson for luxury brands, as the Soho House founder shows why generosity, customer trust and long-term value can beat the quick win. Kate Hardcastle, Contributor Kate Hardcastle, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/katehardcastle/ content_6ac584ac5ac9cdb8c955016d Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:53 -0400 2026-10-06T20:01:03-04:00 Nick Jones’ St. Clement offers a new lesson for luxury brands, as the Soho House founder shows why generosity, customer trust and long-term value can beat the quick win. St Clememt Hotel Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/terdawn-deboe/2026/10/06/5-tips-to-get-your-small-business-recommended-by-ai-in-q4/ As AI shopping traffic grows this holiday season, here are five ways small businesses can improve their chances of showing up in AI recommendations. TerDawn DeBoe, Contributor TerDawn DeBoe, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/terdawn-deboe/ content_6ac4f647482de62613d746db Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:26:46 -0400 2026-10-07T08:59:43-04:00 As AI shopping traffic grows this holiday season, here are five ways small businesses can improve their chances of showing up in AI recommendations. getty Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Business /business Retail /retail Innovation /innovation AI /ai Editors' Pick editors-pick standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/katehardcastle/2026/10/06/how-rob-zangardi-is-taking-auter-from-celebrity-wardrobes-to-global-luxury-retail/ After 20 years styling the world’s biggest stars, Rob Zangardi built the coat he couldn’t find. One year later, AUTER is heading into global luxury retail. Kate Hardcastle, Contributor Kate Hardcastle, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/katehardcastle/ content_6ac3e9b98c95bb61954fb738 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:41:15 -0400 2026-10-06T09:41:27-04:00 After 20 years styling the world’s biggest stars, Rob Zangardi built the coat he couldn’t find. One year later, AUTER is heading into global luxury retail. AUTER / Greg Swales Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/katehardcastle/2026/10/05/three-reasons-lidl-is-winning-and-what-its-growth-tells-us-about-the-changing-consumer/ Why Lidl is winning more shoppers as changing consumer behaviour reshapes value, loyalty, personalisation, technology and the future of grocery retail. Kate Hardcastle, Contributor Kate Hardcastle, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/katehardcastle/ content_6ac3c9b386a3649d6bdd62c5 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:56:03 -0400 2026-10-05T15:21:36-04:00 Why Lidl is winning more shoppers as changing consumer behaviour reshapes value, loyalty, personalisation, technology and the future of grocery retail. Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2026/10/05/funko-expands-avengers-doomsday-lineup-with-new-x-men-pop-figures/ Get an exclusive look at Funko’s “Avengers: Doomsday” Pop! figures of some of the X-Men characters appearing in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe action-adventure. Tim Lammers, Contributor Tim Lammers, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/ content_6ac2fc3124ac5f25bd24e4a5 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2026-10-05T11:00:00-04:00 Get an exclusive look at Funko’s “Avengers: Doomsday” Pop! figures of some of the X-Men characters appearing in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe action-adventure. Funko Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Retail /retail standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikedojc/2026/10/05/golf-shoe-makers-are-redrawing-the-lines-on-the-traction-debate/ New footwear releases from Pluto Golf, Alma Mater and ECCO show there are different ways to approach stability, ground feel and comfort. Mike Dojc, Contributor Mike Dojc, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikedojc/ content_6abfef12daf853ff3d93374e Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2026-10-05T08:56:39-04:00 New footwear releases from Pluto Golf, Alma Mater and ECCO show there are different ways to approach stability, ground feel and comfort. Alma Mater SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney Retail /retail business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveweisman/2026/10/03/amazon-prime-day-scams-how-to-spot-and-avoid-them/ Prime Day scams surge every October. Learn how to spot fake purchase alerts, spoofed texts, vishing calls and phony Prime renewals before they steal your data. Steve Weisman, Contributor Steve Weisman, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveweisman/ content_6ac12286ed2de2d9371ea117 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:02:49 -0400 2026-10-05T08:56:40-04:00 Prime Day scams surge every October. 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Here’s how businesses can position themselves to capitalize. getty Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Innovation /innovation AI /ai Business /business Retail /retail Editors' Pick editors-pick standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2026/10/02/philadelphia-city-council-backs-union-boycott-of-starbucks/ Philadelphia has become one of the first major U.S. cities to endorse the nationwide Starbucks boycott in Starbucks Workers United union organizing drive. Pamela N. Danziger, Senior Contributor Pamela N. Danziger, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/ content_6abfe188daf853ff3d933747 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:57:49 -0400 2026-10-02T13:57:56-04:00 Philadelphia has become one of the first major U.S. cities to endorse the nationwide Starbucks boycott in Starbucks Workers United union organizing drive. Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail Breaking breaking-news business retail topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariredbord/2026/10/02/i-sent-my-ai-agent-to-find-caitlin-clarks-new-shoe/ AI agents are beginning to shop and pay for consumers. Here is how agentic commerce works, where stablecoins fit, and who is liable when machines make mistakes. Ari Redbord, Contributor Ari Redbord, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariredbord/ content_6abf1d47b4bcdebfed34b717 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:45:17 -0400 2026-10-05T15:22:25-04:00 AI agents are beginning to shop and pay for consumers. Here is how agentic commerce works, where stablecoins fit, and who is liable when machines make mistakes. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Forbes Digital Assets /digital-assets Forbes Digital Assets /digital-assets Innovation /innovation AI /ai Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney Retail /retail Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherineerdly/2026/10/02/why-digital-first-brands-are-moving-into-physical-retail/ As e-commerce continues to remain buoyant, why are digitally native brands moving offline? This article explores the benefits to a unified approach to commerce. Catherine Erdly, Contributor Catherine Erdly, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherineerdly/ content_6abf8eb4ed2de2d9371ea0a8 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:15:03 -0400 2026-10-06T13:42:48-04:00 As e-commerce continues to remain buoyant, why are digitally native brands moving offline? This article explores the benefits to a unified approach to commerce. Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2026/09/30/walmart-ceo-moves-to-head-off-progressive-push-for-shoppers-bill-of-rights/ Walmart CEO gets out in front as Groundwork Collaborative pushes for a Shoppers' Bill of Rights that risks over-regulation and business disruption. Pamela N. Danziger, Senior Contributor Pamela N. Danziger, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/ content_6abd1c75db6c0ce3392ef8a2 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:31:18 -0400 2026-09-30T12:07:31-04:00 Walmart CEO gets out in front as Groundwork Collaborative pushes for a Shoppers' Bill of Rights that risks over-regulation and business disruption. getty Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Entrepreneurs /entrepreneurs business retail standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sharonedelson/2026/09/30/gen-z-trusts-chatgpt-over-google-for-product-research-survey-finds/ With the holiday shopping season approaching, new data reveals how often consumers use AI and ChatGPT to research products and make purchases. Sharon Edelson, Senior Contributor Sharon Edelson, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/sharonedelson/ content_6abbea02d392bcbcb165df36 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2026-10-01T15:49:30-04:00 With the holiday shopping season approaching, new data reveals how often consumers use AI and ChatGPT to research products and make purchases. Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail Innovation /innovation AI /ai Editors' Pick editors-pick standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/markfaithfull/2026/09/30/target-cuts-prices-ahead-of-a-holiday-season-focused-on-value/ Retailers are continuing to adapt to a more price-conscious consumer Ahead of the holiday shopping season, Target is cutting prices on more than 2,000 items. Mark Faithfull, Contributor Mark Faithfull, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/markfaithfull/ content_6abcee754673a9c0e720d082 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:22:54 -0400 2026-09-30T15:13:15-04:00 Retailers are continuing to adapt to a more price-conscious consumer Ahead of the holiday shopping season, Target is cutting prices on more than 2,000 items. Getty Images Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail Editors' Pick editors-pick standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/naveenjaggi/2026/09/29/luxury-retail-rethinks-real-estate-smaller-stores-bigger-flagships/ U.S. luxury store openings fell 46% in the first half of 2026, but brands are investing in bigger flagships. Here’s what’s driving the shift. Naveen Jaggi, Contributor Naveen Jaggi, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/naveenjaggi/ content_6abbcef65eb54f098d8ee555 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:20:37 -0400 2026-09-29T13:07:59-04:00 U.S. luxury store openings fell 46% in the first half of 2026, but brands are investing in bigger flagships. Here’s what’s driving the shift. getty Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail Real Estate /real-estate Commercial Real Estate /commercial-real-estate Editors' Pick editors-pick standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2026/09/28/record-135-billion-halloween-season-is-coming-spirit-halloween-is-ready/ Americans are spending more, celebrating earlier and turning Halloween into a full-season holiday. With 1,575 pop-up stores, Spirit helped shape the celebration. Pamela N. Danziger, Senior Contributor Pamela N. Danziger, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/ content_6abaa56bdeed4cf8ead15189 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:12:41 -0400 2026-09-29T10:33:51-04:00 Americans are spending more, celebrating earlier and turning Halloween into a full-season holiday. With 1,575 pop-up stores, Spirit helped shape the celebration. getty Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail business retail standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanverdon/2026/09/28/online-holiday-spending-forecast-to-hit-record-275-billion-up-67/ AI-driven traffic plus deal-seeking consumers are expected to add up to a strong holiday season for online sales this year. Joan Verdon, Senior Contributor Joan Verdon, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanverdon/ content_6ab916a9d01e840c6f324ef5 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2026-09-28T11:01:05-04:00 AI-driven traffic plus deal-seeking consumers are expected to add up to a strong holiday season for online sales this year. getty Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail Editors' Pick editors-pick business standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/markfaithfull/2026/09/28/cardvault-by-tom-brady-is-betting-big-on-the-trading-card-boom/ Tom Brady rarely put a foot wrong during his NFL career and now he's pushing ahead with CardVault, hoping to go the whole nine yards with the card collecting phenomenon. Mark Faithfull, Contributor Mark Faithfull, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/markfaithfull/ content_6aba4d41d281db3aa69dda1f Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:46:34 -0400 2026-09-28T07:46:43-04:00 Tom Brady rarely put a foot wrong during his NFL career and now he's pushing ahead with CardVault, hoping to go the whole nine yards with the card collecting phenomenon. CardVault by Tom Brady Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/katehardcastle/2026/09/27/why-a-new-generation-of-consumers-is-rediscovering-polo/ Polo is attracting a new generation. From arena access to Rivals, social sport and heritage, what its resurgence reveals about the awakening consumer. Kate Hardcastle, Contributor Kate Hardcastle, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/katehardcastle/ content_6ab99836d01e840c6f324f17 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:53:16 -0400 2026-09-27T20:53:24-04:00 Polo is attracting a new generation. 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Mattel Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Retail /retail standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/katehardcastle/2026/09/27/shopping-for-your-home-robot-will-put-trust-to-the-test/ Shopping for your home robot may soon become a reality. From price and performance to privacy and personalisation, what will it take to find the right one for us? Kate Hardcastle, Contributor Kate Hardcastle, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/katehardcastle/ content_6ab910c82fa0cdb070f5ffe6 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:10:19 -0400 2026-09-27T10:10:27-04:00 Shopping for your home robot may soon become a reality. From price and performance to privacy and personalisation, what will it take to find the right one for us? 1X Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielle-ryan/2026/09/26/what-starbucks-250-store-closures-taught-small-business-about-scaling/ Starbucks is closing 250 stores as growth stalls. Here's what its $300 million restructuring reveals about scaling too fast, and how small businesses can avoid this mistake. Danielle Ryan, Contributor Danielle Ryan, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielle-dyan/ content_6ab719e92fa0cdb070f5ffae Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2026-09-28T15:14:19-04:00 Starbucks is closing 250 stores as growth stalls. Here's what its $300 million restructuring reveals about scaling too fast, and how small businesses can avoid this mistake. Getty Images Entrepreneurs /entrepreneurs Small Business /small-business Entrepreneurs /entrepreneurs Business /business Food & Drink /food-drink Retail /retail Editors' Pick editors-pick standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2026/09/24/inside-aldis-shift-from-dupe-disruptor-to-grocery-trend-setter/ After 50 years building a reputation on low-cost dupes, Aldi is pushing into fresh meal innovation, as it continues to lean into private label, convenience and value. Pamela N. Danziger, Senior Contributor Pamela N. Danziger, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/ content_6ab5609051405bf94315e0d6 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:34:57 -0400 2026-09-24T14:35:03-04:00 After 50 years building a reputation on low-cost dupes, Aldi is pushing into fresh meal innovation, as it continues to lean into private label, convenience and value. Getty Images Retail /retail Business /business Retail /retail Food & Drink /food-drink business retail standard