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

Explore the Trendline➔

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

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

Retail Therapy: The 'Beyhive' cometh for Lululemon

When Lululemon threw shade at Beyoncé's new athleisure line, Beyoncé fans were not amused.

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 1, 2016

Behind Amazon's bet on private label fashion

Amazon Fashion may not be cool yet, but the company is betting that millennials will be more concerned with looks and price than labels and logos—and it’s doubling down on this future of fashion.

By Lara Ewen • March 30, 2016

Lululemon testing fashion for outside the yoga studio

Some of its new apparel seems a lot like Kit and Ace, the performance fashion retailer launched by Lululemon founder and former-CEO Chip Wilson’s family.

By Daphne Howland • March 30, 2016