Target's NYC Wonderland spectacle also a tech experiment

This year's “Wonderland” is also an over-the-top test space to try out and demonstrate various ways to pump up and improve the customer experience.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2015

Coupon offers up 15% Black Friday weekend

RetailMeNot says almost 70% of deal-seekers used mobile devices.

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 8, 2015

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

Gun sales up again after CA mass shooting

President Obama called for tighter controls to gun buying in his address on terror Sunday.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2015

Clothing retailers' shares drop on sluggish apparel sales

But overall retailers are poised to have a good holiday season, according to RetailNext.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2015

What's happening in pet supplies retail—and what's next

Growing pet ownership and pet love is leading Americans to spend more on food, toys, and other products. But competition is fierce and growth isn't necessarily smooth.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2015

FBI says gun sales surged on Black Friday

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it processed two background checks per second on the shopping day.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2015

Smartphones overtaking tablets as go-to mobile shopping device

Bigger screens on the iPhone 6 and other mobile features are helping consumers shop from their pockets.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2015

How retailers can gear up for the rest of the holiday season

The retail holiday weekend was an omni-channel, omni-day affair, but it may not move the needle much on holiday sales growth this year.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2015

Cyber Monday: What happened on the biggest e-commerce sales day ever

The big story this year? Mobile was "the dominant shopping trend."

By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 1, 2015

Kohl's sweepstakes dominates Twitter chatter over Black Friday weekend

The social promotion helped the retailer bring customers from their mobile phones to Kohl's stores. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 1, 2015

5 takeaways from this year's Black Friday

As consumer spending habits change, retailers responded with online deals and a blending of digital and in-store channels. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 30, 2015

Despite risks, brands try out Periscope to reach millennials

Some brands are testing live streams despite the presence of hecklers.

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 30, 2015

More retailers tap social for holiday ads

Another retailer, J. Crew, looks to Instagram to boost holiday sales. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 30, 2015

Toys R Us CEO: Toy sales may disappoint this year

The toy retailer has reversed last year's sales decline by cutting costs and developing popular toys not available at competitors, but that may not be quite enough to fuel big growth.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2015

A chilly Black Friday for some brick-and-mortar retailers

Investors and retailers are anxiously awaiting results as the line between in-store and online purchases continues to blur.

By Randy Lilleston • Nov. 27, 2015

A retailer's guide to Black Friday

The biggest shopping weekend of the year is here. Here are three trends to watch, five Twitter accounts to follow, and more.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 25, 2015

REI's #OptOutside 'movement' a hit on social media

Several companies, parks, and other organizations have joined REI in opting out of Black Friday.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2015

Taking a cue from Black Friday, retailers stretch Cyber Monday deals

The Black Friday wars are spilling into Cyber Monday as online days move to Sunday and beyond.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2015

Early holiday ads can be effective, consumers say

Almost half of online shoppers had viewed a holiday ad by Nov. 4, according to an AYTM survey. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 24, 2015

12 charts that explain this year's holiday shopping trends

We sifted through all the waves of holiday data—so you don't have to. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 23, 2015

Could procrastinators save the retail holiday season?

Black Friday sales dropped precipitously last year, but there were more last-minute shoppers—and there may be even more again this year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 23, 2015

Retail Therapy: Lululemon's all-black collection to launch on (when else?) Black Friday

Plus, a look inside Rent the Runway's alleged "Mean Girls"-like company culture.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 20, 2015

NRF predicts big Black Friday crowds

But there are a few forces in play that could keep shoppers home.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2015

Users say sponsored social media posts highly effective

Paid social media messaging beats everything but TV in a new survey. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 19, 2015

Survey: Retailers fail to respond to 83% of social media messages

Sprout Social's latest index finds customer engagement is lacking and misplaced. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 19, 2015