Survey: Target brand perception slides over transgender inclusivity

Before its April 19 restroom announcement some 42% of people told YouGov BrandIndex they’d consider shopping at Target, but that number fell to 38% last week.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2016

GNC planning to sell off more than 1,000 stores

First-quarter sales took a big hit after the supplements retailer heavily discounted products that were about to expire.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 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

Apple reports first revenue decline in 13 years

The technology company also reported the first sales drop for its signature iPhone devices, a strong sign that the growth of the smartphone market may be slowing down. 

By Davide Savenije • April 27, 2016

Simon Property Group CEO: Mall business as solid as it's ever been

David Simon dismissed e-commerce threats as his company reported healthy quarterly results and burnished its outlook.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2016

Wal-Mart ditching Wild Oats organic foods brand

The line of packaged foods was introduced just two years ago, but sales reportedly didn’t meet expectations.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2016

Retail Therapy: A different kind of high fashion

Retailers and nuns alike got into the 4/20 spirit this week, while athleisure made the dictionary. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 22, 2016

Will low-price wedding dresses disrupt the bridal gown industry?

An influx of lower-price wedding dresses have flooded the market—but does that mean that traditional wedding dress retailers are in trouble?

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 21, 2016

Macy's topples Kohl's in Harris Poll brand equity study

Macy's win, which comes as it's grappling with underperforming stores and other woes, speaks to its brand's enduring strength.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2016

Target: Transgender people can use bathrooms, fitting rooms of their choice

Retailers tend to shy away from controversial topics, but Target has made several moves to blur gender lines.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2016

How retailers can design a pop-up that pays off

Developing a successful pop-up store requires a huge amount of planning. But the rewards can be even more enormous.

By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2016

Athleta joins Lululemon with new tween athleisure line

The brand has emerged as a bright spot for parent Gap Inc. 

By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2016

US consumer confidence falls amid economic growth concerns

Consumer confidence fell for the fourth straight month according to the University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment index for April. 

By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2016

Target's Marimekko collection fails to replicate Lilly Pulitzer frenzy

The newest collection with Helsinki-based design house Marimekko saw tepid response, according to news reports. But that didn't surprise or disappoint Target.

By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2016

Retail Therapy: The strange selling power of celebrities

How do you sell $80 furry sandals? With Rihanna, of course! 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 15, 2016

Survey: Americans favor bargains over 'Made in the USA' goods

The vast majority of consumers say they’d like to buy American, but that it costs too much.

By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2016

The riddle of the post-purchase customer experience—and how to solve it

Retailers spend billions acquiring new customers, but repeat customers are even more vital to the bottom line. Experts explain how to transform shoppers into fiercely loyal brand advocates.

By Jason Ankeny • April 14, 2016

Report: Amazon Prime used by 70% of upper-income households

And half of all households in the U.S., regardless of income, are Prime members. 

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2016

US retail sales see surprise drop as consumers remain wary

Although employment has been steady or improving, incomes still must rise for Americans to widen their wallets.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2016

J.C. Penney launches Boutique+ plus-size lifestyle brand

"Project Runway" winner Ashley Nell Tipton, the first plus-size designer to top the TV competition, will create capsule collections for the fall and holiday seasons along with a full spring collection.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2016

Lands' End re-introduces more youthful Canvas brand

The collection looks to attract a younger and more stylish Lands' End customer.

By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2016

From phone to store, the entire customer experience is the key

In an omni-channel world, retailers need to meet customer expectations across all platforms. Here's how they can do it.

By Ian P. Murphy • April 6, 2016

UPDATE: Pacific Sunwear files for bankruptcy

The teen retailer has been struggling, finding it difficult to meet competition as inexpensive, on-trend fast-fashion retail has grown.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2016

How gender-targeted marketing is hurting toy retail

Experts say that store shelves separating toys for boys from those for girls limit children's imaginations—and retailer revenues.

By Jason Ankeny • April 4, 2016

Mobile helps apparel reach top digital sales category in 2015

Mobile now accounts for 60% of time spent shopping online, but just 16% of all retail dollars spent.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2016

MasterCard: 67% of branded credit cards now feature EMV chips

About 1.2 million merchant locations nationwide now accept EMV-enabled payments, a 121% increase since October. 

By Jason Ankeny • April 1, 2016