Survey: E-commerce seeing 'rapid' growth with 51% of purchases made online

And Amazon is driving the move to the web by resetting consumers' expectations for shopping.

By Daphne Howland • June 8, 2016

Amazon the 'most trustworthy' company in the Fortune 500

Amazon offers a lot of advantages to shoppers, especially those in its Prime program, and it’s tops in customer service, too.

By Daphne Howland • June 8, 2016

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Gen Z and the next-generation consumer

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

Retail Therapy: Don't call it a comeback

From stationery to velour Juicy Couture tracksuits, retailers are still selling items that should have gone by the wayside long ago. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • June 3, 2016

US job growth slowest since 2010, retail hiring stays flat

The U.S. economy created only 38,000 jobs in May 2016, the fewest since September 2010, according to the latest numbers from the Labor Department. 

By Jason Ankeny • June 3, 2016

Under Armour hires high-end designer for new fashion push

Belgian designer Tim Coppens already has his own upscale label that features sports-influenced street wear. 

By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2016

Mary Meeker report dives into online trends impacting retailers

E-commerce continues to grow and marketers are missing out on mobile, according to the Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers guru.

By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2016

How automated email marketing to millennials led Dormify to a 92% lift in revenue

Dormify’s target audience is Gen Z and millennials, and the brand is successfully using automated email marketing to drive impressive revenue increases.

By David Kirkpatrick • June 1, 2016

Survey: Retailers struggling with pricing strategies

Only 35% of U.S. merchants surveyed by Retail Systems Research believe they’ve implemented strategies to manage prices and promotions effectively across all channels.

By Jason Ankeny • June 1, 2016

Why plus-size fashion is still struggling with image problems

Stores and brands are scrambling to address the diverse fashion needs of American women. But can an industry mired in aspirational standards finally face reality?

By Lara Ewen • May 31, 2016

US consumer spending sees largest boost in 6 years

But retailers’ biggest challenge could be getting consumers to spend on material things rather than experiences.

By Daphne Howland • May 31, 2016

Retail Therapy: Retailers tag along on 2 social media triumphs

'Chewbacca Mom' and Trevor the Trolley took the internet by storm this week—and two retailers profited.

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 27, 2016

Abercrombie sales slide as it struggles with muted traffic

But the retailer says that consumers are now willing to pay more for better apparel, once they get into the store.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2016

Should retailers take action on controversial issues?

Target's declaration that customers may use the restroom that "corresponds with their gender identity" created a national debate. But the outcry could benefit the retailer in the long run, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • May 25, 2016

Why consumer generated content could be a boon for brands

As shoppers look for more authentic reviews and ways to browse online, today's most important fashion photographer may be the customer.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2016

Was the FTC wrong to block the Staples-Office Depot merger? 8 experts weigh in

The FTC argued the combined company would be a monopolistic presence in the B2B office supplies market. Many retail experts disagree.

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 17, 2016

Westfield co-CEO Steven Lowy: 'Malls must be exciting places to be'

The “mall of the future” must incorporate technological innovations and interactive experiences “for physical real estate to continue to be relevant,” Lowy said at the Shoptalk conference.

By Jason Ankeny • May 17, 2016

Hudson's Bay CEO: Online commerce won't replace brick-and-mortar retail

Physical stores still represent the nexus of the retail experience, Jerry Storch said at the Shoptalk conference.

By Jason Ankeny • May 16, 2016

US consumer confidence rallies in May

Good news for retailers that have struggled to connect with middle-class customers: the gains are finally showing up among lower-income and younger households.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2016

J.C. Penney shares plummet on unexpected sales drop

Same-store sales fell 0.4% in the retailer's first quarter, compared to an expected gain of 3.2%.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2016

Analyst: One-third of malls will shutter in upcoming years

One in three malls and, for some retailers, a half of existing stores will have to close as consumers move online.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2016

Do or die: How retailers can innovate in an age of disruption

Pretty much everyone agrees the traditional retail model needs to change—how to do so is another matter. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 12, 2016

RetailNext: Sales at physical stores fell 3.6% in April

In-store shopping trends reflect changing shopper preferences for more differentiated merchandise, RetailNext said.

By Daphne Howland • May 10, 2016

How Birchbox uses Facebook Live videos to engage consumers

The online beauty retail brand believes live streaming can bring "people into the world of your brand."

By Natalia Angulo • May 9, 2016

L Brands shares plunge on weak Victoria's Secret sales

Shares fell 12% late Thursday afternoon to $70.85, a 52-week low and L Brands' worst tumble in six years.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2016

Forecast: Retail spending by Hispanics to outpace millennials by 2020

Growth in income and population across all age groups will drive Hispanic consumer spending increases in the years ahead, forecasters said.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2016