Report: Election anxiety cost retailers $800M in online sales

It remains to be seen how much the election could hurt sales overall this season, or whether Black Friday can make up for any shortfall.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2016

Retail Therapy: Something strange is afoot at Zara

One fast-fashion customer smells a rat. Meanwhile, two Best Buy customers have been camping out for Black Friday for weeks.  

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 17, 2016

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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

How UPS stays steady in center of e-commerce shipping storm

Despite Amazon's shipping ambitions and myriad other forces driving market upheaval, UPS continues to invest in a future defined by e-commerce opportunities and obstacles.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2016

Wayfair expands virtual reality universe with IdeaSpace

The application, developed for Google’s new Daydream mobile VR platform, allows customers to shop a variety of virtual, custom-designed rooms.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 13, 2016

Survey: Speedy delivery top of mind for holiday shoppers

A Deloitte survey shows 83% of shoppers now consider “fast” shipping to mean delivery within two days, and free shipping is expected.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2016

Retail Therapy: Clinton loses, but pantsuits are forever

Some consumers are fired up about President Trump... others are setting their shoes on fire.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 10, 2016

What President Trump means for retailers

Here’s how the Republican president-elect's administration could impact trade, tax reform and labor issues.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 9, 2016

Study: Retailers abandon generic mobile coupons during holidays

Only 8% of chief marketing officers plan on using generic mobile coupons this year, compared to 34% in 2015.

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 8, 2016

How Target can refresh its failing grocery business

The retailer's grocery effort suffered another blow with the abrupt resignation of department head Anne Dament. Eight experts debate how (and if) Target can turn it around.    

By Jason Ankeny • Nov. 8, 2016

5 fashion experts size up what's hot for the holidays

Fashion is on pace to top gift purchases this season, driving half of all sales in a projected $656 billion holiday shopping market. Here's what's trending.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 7, 2016

Adidas rolls out 3D-printed shoe made from recycled ocean waste

About 7,000 pairs of the UltraBoost Uncaged Parley will available at a price of $220 each in mid-November from Adidas stores and the company’s website.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 6, 2016

Retail Therapy: Retailers' favorite Halloween costumes and a very luxury Thanksgiving

Boxtimus Prime wins Halloween, Neiman Marcus gentrifies collard greens and a human-sized receipt goes to CVS. 

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 4, 2016

Why mobile marketing is harder than ever — and what you can do about it

From mobile apps to chatbots to digital assistants, brands face tough choices when deciding how best to engage smartphone users. 

By Chantal Tode • Nov. 2, 2016

Retail collaborations are trending - here are 3 ways to get onboard

2016 was full of surprising and successful retail collaborations with designers and celebrities alike. Find out more about our favorite's this year and how to prepare for 2017.

Nov. 1, 2016

Inside the final days of Borders' bankruptcy — and what Mike Edwards learned as its last CEO

Despite several CEOs' best turnaround efforts, Borders bookstores are no more. The liquidated chain's last CEO opens up on just what went wrong — and what other retailers can take away.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 1, 2016

Moody's: Retail sector stable, healthy holiday sales ahead

Home improvement, dollar stores, specialty retail and off-price will drive revenues, while other segments — including department stores, apparel and footwear, office supply and discounters and warehouse clubs — face headwinds.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2016

Report: US presidential election hitting consumer confidence

The University of Michigan's index of consumer sentiment this month slipped to its lowest level in two years, which is likely tied to a "temporary bout of uncertainty caused by the election."

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2016

Adobe forecasts blockbuster $91B holiday retail season

Cyber Monday is set to be the largest online shopping day of all time, raking in a projected $3.36 billion in sales.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2016

Retail Therapy: The 5 most offensive Halloween costumes retailers recalled this year

Following social media backlash, Wal-Mart, Amazon and others have been clearing their virtual shelves of some off-color costumes ahead of Halloween.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 27, 2016

Retail Therapy: Will Hillary Clinton try Reebok's athleisure power pantsuit?

Apparel brand Izod tries keep the red sweater craze going while Target exits the creepy clown mask business. This, and more, in this week's Retail Therapy.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 20, 2016

Why Black Friday is losing prominence during the 2016 holiday shopping season

Traditionally the single-biggest sales day of the year, the shopping holiday has morphed into a month-long event — causing retailers to adapt their strategies. 

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 20, 2016

Apple plans to transform brick-and-mortar stores into 'town squares'

Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts has a vision to connect shoppers in a community experience.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 18, 2016

5 ways to bring your store into the future

With online shopping becoming increasingly appealing to consumers, ensuring that your brick-and-mortar store is relevant and flexible is more important than ever.

Oct. 18, 2016

Macy's teams up with electronics retailer Brookstone to ignite holiday sales

Brookstone’s merchandise includes tech-enabled pens, wine openers, massage tools and drones — the kinds of items that are especially popular as holiday gifts.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2016

Retail Therapy: Ken Bone revives the classic American dad sweater

In a deeply divisive election, there's at least one thing voters — and shoppers — can rally behind: the undecided voter's sweater.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 13, 2016