Consumer Trends

Is PayPal pining for Pinterest?

A reported $45 billion PayPal purchase of Pinterest would cap a big year for deal-making fueled by the payments industry. 

By Lynne Marek • Oct. 21, 2021

Pandemic rebounds: 5 retailers that bounced back in 2021

As the industry puts 2020 behind them, here's a look at some of the players that made notable comebacks this year.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 21, 2021

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The state of small business

Disruptions from the pandemic, e-commerce and broader economic trends continue to bedevil operations for small businesses.

By Retail Dive staff

Gen Z plans to holiday shop via Facebook, retailer apps: report

Nearly 70% of young consumers plan to use non-traditional shopping channels for their Black Friday and Christmas purchases.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 18, 2021

12-foot skeletons, pet costumes and vaccines: Retailers get ready for a weird Halloween

With sales expected to boom, the holiday is an escape that many consumers are embracing after nearly two years of pandemic stress.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 18, 2021

Cha-ching! Fuel in-store holiday sales by catering to shifting shopper behaviors

Read on for insights you can use to woo shoppers to your doorsteps this holiday season.

Retail growth to cool after 2021's burst of demand: Moody's

Supply chain costs and a more normal sales environment will likely slow the pace of sales and profit growth, analysts with the ratings agency said. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 15, 2021

Lulu's joins bumper crop of retailers with plans to go public

The fast-fashion e-retailer says that brick-and-mortar apparel sales will increasingly be under pressure as younger consumers buy more online.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2021

Hodinkee unveils used watch resale platform

With authentication services and more in-depth product description pages, customers can buy, sell or trade pre-owned timepieces.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 14, 2021

The majority of consumers plan to shop early this year: report

Research indicates that shoppers want to spend more this year, but they're taking advantage of holiday deals sooner.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2021

How traditional teen apparel brands went out of style

Gen Z sets trends fast — and they won't hesitate to leave retailers who can't keep up in the dust.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 13, 2021

Consumers plan to spend about 25% more this holiday season: JLL

This year's holiday season could resemble pre-pandemic spending levels, but retailers are still facing product and labor shortages.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 12, 2021

Walmart teams with Netflix on exclusive products, digital storefront

The partnership gives the retailer access to the streaming platform's viewership as it establishes itself as a major destination for fan merchandise.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 11, 2021

Millennials drive demand for DTC brands: report

Digitally native brands adopted an aesthetic attractive to young shoppers. The pandemic only helped push consumers to shop with those companies.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 11, 2021

Retailers are betting on wage hikes, perks to woo workers ahead of the holidays. Will it work?

Employers are offering incentives like sign-on bonuses, tuition assistance and higher pay to staff up, but challenges remain.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 11, 2021

Solve iOS 15 challenges with SMS this holiday season

To engage iOS 15 users and drive sales this holiday season, embrace the channel that is already privacy-first — SMS.

Nordstrom launches retail partnership with 11 Honoré

The department store invested in the luxury plus-size apparel company in 2019.

By Kaarin Vembar • Oct. 06, 2021

Clothing is Gen Z's top wallet priority for first time since 2014, Piper Sandler finds

The latest survey indicates that Nike remains the top apparel brand for teens, with Lululemon, Crocs and Converse gaining market share.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 06, 2021

Holiday spending projected to grow up to 5%: NPD

As more consumers plan on seeing relatives in the coming months, 29% of consumers plan to spend more than last year. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 04, 2021

How retailers can enable unplanned purchases sparked by online inspiration

Although online behavior is centered more on search and lists, retailers have significant opportunities to drive unplanned purchases and maximize baskets.

Over 30% of consumers plan to spend more on gifts in 2021: Klarna

A survey found that 62% of respondents plan on shopping with big-box retailers during the holiday season, followed by department stores and malls.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 01, 2021

Walmart expands Free Assembly private label with kids product line

In its latest bid to be a fashion destination, Walmart is adding to its assortment of children's apparel months after partnering with tween brand Justice.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 01, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: The Yeezy Gap hoodie looks like a hoodie and Eastbay launches new private label

Kanye's latest Gap offering will ship in two to eight weeks, while Foot Locker's high-school focused brand introduced a performance line. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 01, 2021

Target sets off holiday shopping with deals, price matching

The retailer is incentivizing consumers to shop early as inventory constraints, labor shortages and supply chain issues loom over the season.

By Maria Monteros • Sept. 29, 2021

Loop expands beyond e-commerce to US stores

Walgreens, Ulta Beauty and other retailers are expected to have the reusable packaging system in stores early next year.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 29, 2021

HomeGoods launches e-commerce arm

With its latest online store, off-pricer TJX Cos. is expanding its digital sales efforts in a sector that has long shunned internet retailing.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2021