Deep Dive: Page 10
Industry insights from our journalists
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6 lessons from Blockbuster's demise still relevant to retailers today
Unmanageable debt, shallow consumer knowledge, unsophisticated pricing — the video retailer's bumpy path to liquidation has a familiar ring to it.
Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Could shoppers' money troubles spoil the holidays?
Consumers are wobbling financially, and their debt doesn't help.
Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2019 -
These 28 retailers could go bankrupt in the next year
That figure is more than double Retail Dive's past watch lists, which are based on our analysis of CreditRiskMonitor data.
Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 2, 2019 -
What's missing from Forever 21's bankruptcy plans
The fast-fashion retailer looks to rebound from Chapter 11 by staying true to its roots. But is that the right play?
Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2019 -
Retrieved from Amazon on September 17, 2019
Is Amazon on a collision course with the government?
As investigations into the e-commerce giant's marketplace and competitive practices heat up, it faces a heightened risk of antitrust litigation.
Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 30, 2019 -
Who's hiring for the 2019 holiday season?
American Eagle said it plans to hire nearly 10,000 part-time, seasonal employees, compared to the 22,000 it announced last year.
Caroline Jansen, Kaarin Moore, Daphne Howland, Cara Salpini and Ben Unglesbee • Updated Oct. 16, 2019 -
How TikTok can help brands get on Christmas wish lists
Hashtag challenges are one way to boost awareness with the app's younger audience ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Robert Williams • Sept. 16, 2019 -
The downside of tradition at Dillard's
The 80-year-old Southern retail institution is loyal to its customers, and they to it, but that might be getting in the way of innovation.
Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2019 -
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Game-changers: Have women reshaped the sportswear market?
Brands in the space are jumping at the chance to provide female customers with as much performance-based casualwear as they will buy.
Cara Salpini • Sept. 3, 2019 -
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Benchwarmers: What a decade of data says about gender equality at sportswear brands
At the top five sportswear brands, Retail Dive found that a combined total of 23% of top executives are women and 27% of board members are women.
Cara Salpini • Sept. 3, 2019 -
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Is Under Armour's focus on performance wear losing it the game?
While the rest of the industry is focused on athleisure as a lifestyle, Under Armour has reaffirmed its dedication to performance wear.
Cara Salpini • Sept. 3, 2019 -
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'Behind closed doors': The friction between the Nike brand and its corporate culture
The brand has identified women as one of "four epic growth opportunities" at the same time that it has faced public scrutiny over how it treats women.
Cara Salpini • Sept. 3, 2019 -
From coworking spaces to backyards: The next generation of showrooming
Digitally native brands like Outer and Burrow are exploring alternative ways to give consumers the opportunity to see their products in real life.
Caroline Jansen • Aug. 26, 2019 -
Apparel is out of fashion
The U.S. consumer has slipped into something more comfortable, and retailers are paying the price.
Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2019 -
When levees break: How retailers are preparing for a riskier natural world
The march of fearsome weather events has caught the attention of retailers, who collectively have some 26,000 stores at risk of climate-based calamities.
Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Retrieved from Walmart on July 03, 2019
8 ways warehouse construction has evolved
E-commerce has had a major impact on the design of supply chain facilities. Here are some ways that these projects have transformed recently.
Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Online retailers are transforming warehouse construction
U.S. builders are struggling to keep up with demand from clients like Amazon, Walmart and Kroger for specialized distribution centers.
Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 14, 2019 -
How Barneys New York lost its cool
The upscale retailer eschewed safe choices to bring the department store concept into the 21st century. It might liquidate in a matter of weeks.
Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Why are fashion supply chains so wasteful?
Consumer textile waste may be worse, but there are also problems with how garments are designed and produced.
Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 1, 2019 -
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30 minutes with the CEO of Birchbox
Co-founder Katia Beauchamp breaks down the beauty brand's model, marketing changes and why she chose Walgreens as a partner.
Cara Salpini • July 30, 2019 -
Can retailers break up with the mall?
When a once-healthy relationship goes bad, stores can change or leave. But where will they go?
Daphne Howland • July 29, 2019 -
Retrieved from Walmart on July 23, 2019
The state of the pet retail industry
The pet sector may be resilient in the face of economic headwinds, but it's still a dog-eat-dog world.
Caroline Jansen • July 24, 2019 -
Why dynamic and personalized pricing strategies haven’t taken over retail — yet
The robots are here and ready to overthrow the standardized price tag. They're just waiting for retailers to hit the start button.
Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2019 -
From Old Navy to Madewell: How sub-brands grow up to eat their parents
Some stores began as a way for retailers to expand their customer base. Then they took over.
Daphne Howland • July 16, 2019 -
Retrieved from Burger King on May 02, 2019
The year of 'woke-washing': How tone-deaf activism risks eroding brands
Experts warn an uptick in socially and politically aware advertising can read more as chasing headlines than meeting real consumer demands, and it could degrade trust in the industry.
Peter Adams • July 9, 2019
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