Marketing Insights Blog
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Spring Fashion and Beauty Trends 2026: Affordable Finds, Glowing Skin, and Fresh Style
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Ready to refresh your routine for spring. From luminous skin foundations to glossy lips and playful eye color, these affordable ULTA beauty finds are perfect for trying some of the biggest spring fashion and beauty trends for 2026 without breaking the bank. Here are a few of our favorite products to help you glow all…
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How to Add Meaning (and Magic) to Holiday Retail Marketing in 2025
Value, meaning, and connection are driving holiday retail marketing. Learn how brands can inspire loyalty and create memorable campaigns this season.
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Chatbots and Checkouts: The Rise of AI-Powered Shopping This Holiday Season
AI-powered shopping is changing how we browse, buy and connect. Here’s how retailers and shoppers can make the most of this digital shift.
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Big Boxes, Mom-and-Pops, and the Tariff Impact on Retail
The tariff impact on retail is reshaping how big boxes and mom-and-pops prepare for Holiday 2025 and what it means for shopping centers everywhere.
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Why Retail Isn’t the Same as 15 Years Ago: The Amazon Effect on Retail
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Fifteen years ago, shopping meant weekends at the mall and conversations with salespeople. Today, the Amazon effect on retail has transformed everything—from how we browse and buy to what we…
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The Battle Between Local Retail and Online Shopping Giants
Local retail and online shopping are shaping the future of how we buy. From empty shelves to endless digital options, this blog explores the struggle to support local stores while…
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Has Halloween Replaced Thanksgiving as The New Fall Favorite Holiday?
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Halloween marketing isn’t just about costumes and candy, it’s about creating community, driving retail sales, and kicking off the holiday shopping season. See why fall has become one of the…