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The Backroom: How the consumer is doing so far this year
Discretionary goods are a low priority amid an uncertain economy and a desire to spend on experiences, but retailers are holding their own. What about the rest of 2023?
By Retail Dive Staff • May 25, 2023 -
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Dick’s plans 9 House of Sport stores in 2023 as sales rise 5.3%
Unlike Foot Locker, the sporting goods retailer said its consumer is holding up well as it reaffirmed its full-year outlook.
By Cara Salpini • May 24, 2023 -
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TrendlineRetail Dive's DTC outlook for 2023
A look at DTC trends and predictions for what direct-to-consumer brands can expect in the year ahead.
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Textile recycling, reuse missing from FTC’s Green Guides, group says
Companies and advocates in the textile and fashion industries are urging the Federal Trade Commission to add the issue to its ongoing workshops.
By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2023 -
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Bath & Body Works to add laundry care to product assortment
The retailer has recently advanced into several new categories, including hair care and an expanded men’s assortment.
By Nate Delesline III • May 22, 2023 -
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Sponsored by SquareHow experiential marketing can increase loyalty
Experiential marketing can bring your business to life and further engage your customers in ways they're seeking the most.
May 22, 2023 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Toys R Us goes to the airport and retailers exit San Francisco
The toy company will open a store at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, while retailers are shutting locations in the California city.
By Retail Dive Staff • May 19, 2023 -
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Bath & Body Works expands its product assortment for men
The retailer has grown its men’s category by nearly 50% in the past three years.
By Kaarin Vembar • May 17, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Citizens Pay®Buy now, pay later (BNPL) financing helps consumers pay for major milestones
As most Americans anticipate a major life event in the next decade, there’s ample opportunity for BNPL usage to grow.
May 15, 2023 -
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Sponsored by CortinaHow retailers can protect their most important KPIs with a curated marketplace model
By utilizing a modern solution for drop shipping, retailers can quickly and easily add third-party products to their e-commerce sites and online marketplaces
May 15, 2023 -
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With supply leveling off, the off-price party may be over
But a return to normal is probably a good thing, according to William Blair analysts.
By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2023 -
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Online prices continue to drop: Adobe
Online prices fell for the eight consecutive month, dropping 1.8% in April, according to a new report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 12, 2023 -
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Sponsored by SquareThe top retail trends in 2023
Discover the top trends in the retail industry for 2023.
May 1, 2023 -
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McKinsey: Consumers are trading down — and splurging
Inflation is still impacting shopper behavior, but younger consumers are also spending more on treating themselves.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 28, 2023 -
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Consumer confidence sinks, implying downturn to come
Weakening optimism among consumers, as measured by the Conference Board, coincides with a decline in credit.
By Jim Tyson • April 26, 2023 -
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How good is secondhand apparel for the planet, really?
Consumers and brands are embracing resale as a way to address fashion’s poor environmental track record, but it may be too little, too late.
By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2023 -
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Deep DiveResale’s big secret? It may need stores
To join the secondhand market boom, many apparel retailers and brands have turned to third-party platforms that struggle to sustain a profit.
By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2023 -
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Most Gen Z, millennial online beauty shoppers are waiting for a bargain: report
These consumers will risk a product becoming out of stock rather than pay full price, according to a study by ESW.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 14, 2023 -
Will National Shopping Outlet Day bring in shoppers amid continued inflation?
Simon’s event will occur in June — and perhaps kick off a summer sale period — as consumers continue to wrestle with the impact of inflation
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 13, 2023 -
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More than 50K stores may close by 2027: UBS
Small chains are most at risk due to lack of capital to build an omnichannel offering.
By Nate Delesline III • April 12, 2023 -
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American Eagle jumps into secondhand sales via ThredUp
The retailer is the latest to sign onto the used-apparel site’s quickly expanding resale platform.
By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2023 -
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Online prices fell by 1.7% in March: report
Categories including home and garden, appliances and electronics continue to see price drops.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 11, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Mood MediaHow one retailer is making real customer connections
Creating memorable experiences that capture the attention of your shoppers requires a combination of media solutions that stimulates all of the human senses.
April 10, 2023 -
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Gen Z still loves Nike, American Eagle
Amazon remained teens' favorite e-commerce destination above brands’ direct-to-consumer sites, according to a survey by Piper Sandler.
By Dani James • April 7, 2023 -
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Walmart to install EV chargers at thousands of stores by 2030
The big-box retailer already has around 1,300 chargers at 280 of its sites but plans to further leverage its vast store network.
By Jessica Loder • April 7, 2023 -
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ThredUp: US resale market projected to reach $70B by 2027
That’s down from the company’s estimates last year, which expected the market to reach $82 billion by 2026.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 5, 2023
