Retail Therapy: American Apparel's not-so-funny Netflix cameo

Every week we bring you some of our favorite retail-related reads from around the web. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 14, 2015

Subscription-based retail is growing as brick-and-mortars enter the mix

At a time when subscription music retailer Columbia House folded, a more up-to-date version of subscription retail is actually thriving. But it's a tricky business.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

eTail East 2015: How data is changing the way retailers do business

As retailers continue to learn more about their customers through data, fundamental changes to their organizational structures and priorities could be needed. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 13, 2015

Are hearables the tipping-point wearable device?

In-ear devices could soon be the portable Amazon Echo, allowing consumers to perform practically any shopping function with just a spoken request.

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 13, 2015

New Yorkers want Wal-Mart, but there's a catch

City officials, including the mayor, have opposed both the retail stalwart and startup Uber, in what they say is an effort to protect good jobs and small businesses.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2015

Staples unveils new 'entrepreneurial store'

The office-supplies retailer is the latest retailer to tap the potential of crowdfunding when choosing what products to carry. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2015

Report: Only 10% of U.S. consumers have adopted EMV cards

The October deadline for compliance is looming, but most shoppers don't have EMV cards.

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 11, 2015

Sephora launches Birchbox-like subscription service

Is Birchbox's subscription service a victim of its own success?

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2015

Target moves away from gender labels in some kids sections

The move comes amid increasing persistence from some shoppers that certain products shouldn’t be designed just for girls.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 10, 2015

The new 'it' in intimates? A bra that fits

With women increasingly comfortable wearing their yoga wear on the street, they are now asking retailers to make their bras more comfortable as well.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 10, 2015

Retail Therapy: Censorship in the checkout line

Each week, we bring you fun and interesting retail reads from around the web. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 7, 2015

Adidas launches new line for female teen athletes

Hoping to capitalize on the growing market for female athletes, the new adigirl line emphasizes performance, individuality, and empowerment. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 7, 2015

Teen retailer Delia's stages a comeback

Delia’s customers received exclamation point-filled emails announcing the return of the brand online. Perhaps best of all, its catalog is back too.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2015

Sales up in July, but consumers remain fickle

Shoppers still seem happy to leave regular-price merchandise on the rack and wait until sales or free-shipping deals arrive.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2015

Shopping center construction failing to keep up with demand

Retailers are compensating for the lack of new-store inventory by moving into older buildings vacated by shuttered businesses.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 6, 2015

Birchbox is boosting competitors' sales—for now

Subscribers of the online beauty service spend an average 5% more at Sephora. Could physical stores help Birchbox lasso these deflected sales?

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 5, 2015

Is 'Back to School' a retail season anymore?

Creeping sales, growing e-commerce, and even the weather will impact back-to-school sales this year—for better or for worse. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2015

Retail Therapy: Calvin Klein's Tinder moment

And a peek at the fun side of Amazon. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 31, 2015

How new payment systems could bring 'fundamental change' to retail

While EMV cards and mobile payments both have a learning curve for consumers, their tipping points are approaching. 

By Ian P. Murphy • July 30, 2015

Yoga pants craze pushing retailers to reinvent denim lines

A number of retailers—including Levi's—are working hard to make the great American classic as stretchy and comfortable as yoga pants.

By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2015

How retailers are selling the power of IoT

A dive into Sears' Connected Solutions hub and Target’s Open House reveals that a lot of connected devices have functions and price points that can appeal to the practical homeowner. 

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2015

Could 'modesty' be a new retail niche?

America’s Muslim population is growing, and some retailers are finding demand for swimwear and other apparel that suits observant women who also want to be fashionable.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2015

Smartphones aid back-to-school shopping: study

Even bargain-hunters still buy most items in stores, however.

By Ian P. Murphy • July 27, 2015

Back-to-school shopping expanding beyond the season: reports

Retailers may need to re-think how they measure and market sales of school-related things during this time.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2015

Converse updates classic kicks with new line

Converse will support the launch with a new campaign targeting the creative community. 

By Ian P. Murphy • July 24, 2015