Target's Food + Future Lab testing new labeling, scanning options

The project changes up grocery display by boldly and clearly listing food ingredients on the front of packages.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2016

Todd Snyder to open first US store after American Eagle acquisition

The acquisition of Todd Snyder could help teen retailer American Eagle expand its customer base to more stylish (and wealthier) older men. 

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 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

Survey: Spring fever driving shoppers to brick-and-mortar stores

Most consumers will be using their phones to check prices and shop ahead, and many plan to take advantage of “click and collect” services.

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2016

Shoppers still want skinny jeans, and that's a problem for retailers

Apparel retailers selling jeans are eager for a new trend—but despite fashion gurus who say skinny jeans are out, consumers are hanging on to them.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2016

Los Angeles luxury malls getting makeovers to lure consumers

L.A.'s Beverly Center and Westfield Century City are set for massive renovations to maintain their commercial viability.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 16, 2016

FTC brings action against Lord & Taylor over deceptive ads

Legislators say the department store chain flouted disclosure regulations in promoting its Design Lab line. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 16, 2016

NRF: Retail sales growth slows to near-standstill

Consumers didn’t readily fling open their wallets in Februrary, but the NRF is sanguine about the rest of the year.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2016

How Sports Authority went bankrupt—and who could be next to fall

Why did one of the country’s biggest sporting goods retailers fail?

By Lara Ewen • March 15, 2016

Survey: More online, in-store purchases driven by consumer reviews

A new study from Bazaarvoice found that 82% of in-store buyers have done their homework.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 14, 2016

Forecast: Argentina's e-commerce market to reach $12.4b by 2019

Most of Latin America is poised for online commerce growth as the decade winds down. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 11, 2016

Wal-Mart capturing millennials' attention as they get older

But can Wal-Mart be the omnichannel retailer they expect?

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2016

What is hyper-localization, and what does it mean for retailers?

The buzzword means different things to different people. But it pretty much means that your customers come first.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2016

Target seeks tech talent for mysterious startup Goldfish

The secret project looks to disrupt shopping from Target's Silicon Valley offices.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2016

Target refines 'Made to Matter' merchandise line

Target doesn’t make huge bank on the healthy, eco-friendly merchandise, but it’s an important differentiator for the retailer.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2016

Survey: Omnichannel fulfillment costs now 18% of retailers' sales

The price of meeting shopper expectations is going up fast, retailers indicate. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2016

Kate Spade to add click-and-collect fulfillment options

Online options are paying off for the luxury retailer. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 8, 2016

Urban Outfitters sees flat sales amid flat fashion environment

CEO Richard Hayne highlighted a problem vexing many apparel retailers these days: there’s no real reason for shoppers to fill their closets with new clothes.

By Daphne Howland • March 8, 2016

Report: Birchbox, Dollar Shave Club lead subscription retail growth

The more consumers discover subscription retail, the more it seems to grow, according to a new study from online consumer analytics firm Hitwise.

By Daphne Howland • March 8, 2016

What retailers selling on mobile can learn from Tinder

Research suggests that retailers are failing to fully exploit the possibilities of the mobile customer experience.

By Jason Ankeny • March 7, 2016

Forecast: Mobile apps not dead yet, sales to reach $51b in 2016

While 'umbrella' apps dominate, branded apps also can spur sales. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 4, 2016

Zara creates ungendered section on its website

Both men and women model the gender-neutral clothes on the retailer's site.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2016

Shoppers want stores to provide digital tools

Interactive kiosks and other self-help tools encourage purchases, consumers say. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 2, 2016

Amazon's IoT approach is a shopping list killer

Amazon and Brita have rolled out a pitcher that automatically reorders replacement filters via Amazon. And that’s just another way of saying, “Why go to the store?”

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 29, 2016

Cardlytics unveils consumer insights data product

The data intelligence provider's Platform Solutions will measure the impact of campaigns and help hone segmentation. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 29, 2016

Survey: Telephone is the most frustrating service channel

And in spite of its frustrations, it's also the most popular. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 29, 2016