Report: Women driving mobile commerce

Women are also more likely to conduct product research on smartphones and tablets than men, according to a report from BI Intelligence.

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 18, 2015

Retail Therapy: The new AI Barbie says 'hello'

Every week, we bring you some of our favorite retail reads from around the Web. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 18, 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

Can multi-brand loyalty programs save American malls?

New loyalty programs have started to cover all stores at a single mall, incentivizing visits to a shopping destination in decline. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 16, 2015

Lane Bryant launches #PlusIsEqual campaign

Amid a rising consciousness of plus-size fashion, the retailer struts its stuff with a Times Square campaign launch. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 16, 2015

How Macy's plans to revive its American department stores

As Macy's puts forth multiple initiatives to help it keep up with changing customer habits, the question remains if these moves are coming just a little too late. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 15, 2015

Search engines will be key for holiday shopping research

Seven out of 10 holiday shoppers "often or always" research products before going to a store, a new survey from G/O Digital says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 15, 2015

How the Path-to-Purchase Funnel Became Obsolete

Leveraging the mobile device is becoming a necessary tactic for brands in their ability to interact with the customer on their path-to-purchase.

Sept. 15, 2015

J.C. Penney tests fast fashion with Belle + Sky brand

But its new CEO says the retailer has to clean up its supply chain act if the line is to succeed.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2015

Kmart ad says it's 'Ridiculous' to start shopping for the holidays

The new ad lampoons its own holiday advertising creep while promoting its layaway program. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 11, 2015

Retail Therapy: Kate Spade's muses, Apple's retail guru, and more

Every Friday, we give you some of the best retail reads from around the Web. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 10, 2015

International expansion is still a challenge, even for retail giants

Retailers often stumble due to cultural differences and overzealous plans, but e-commerce is helping companies large and small tap into international markets in a scalable way. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 10, 2015

Study: Consumers eager to adopt new payment systems

A study from MasterCard says that shoppers worldwide are accepting of new payment systems, favoring those that offer the most convenience. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 10, 2015

10 perspectives on Macy's new off-price stores

Can Macy's new Backstage stores attract millennial moms and transition them to their full-price stores as they grow older?

By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 9, 2015

New mattress start-ups could keep traditional retailers up at night

If department stores and mattress specialty stores aren’t worried about the new lean upstarts in the mattress business, they probably should be.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2015

Reebok goes back to its roots with new 'Be more Human' push

Adidas' flagging brand looks to emphasize personal fitness over team sports in its new advertising campaign. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 4, 2015

Sole Society latest e-retailer to open physical store

The footwear and accessories retailer says sales through Nordstrom are growing and that it may expand its brick-and-mortar footprint, so to speak.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2015

Retail Therapy: Delivery by boat and Canada's sad unwanted Targets

Every Friday, we bring you the most interesting retail reads from around the web. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 4, 2015

Gilt to launch appointment-based brick-and-mortar

The New York "showroom," open only to Gilt members, will feature a stylist and a limited assortment of its on-site offerings.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2015

Fashion start-ups pass on big retailers to rally demand

Thanks to crowdfunding platforms, smaller apparel makers are using on-demand strategies to sell limited-run items, foregoing the need for some retail partnerships. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 3, 2015

Interior design site Laurel & Wolf wins additional funding

The startup delivers users personalized room makeovers from multiple designers, with the opportunity to buy from their favorite look. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 3, 2015

Is CVS' tobacco-sales ban helping the US quit smoking?

Results of a study looking at tobacco sales commissioned by the drugstore retailer are debatable, but some advocates say they’re significant.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2015

10 trends shaping the future of retail

The biggest challenges for retailers in 2015: New technologies, changing shopping habits, and the threat of disruptive competitors. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 2, 2015

Mobile to exceed desktop in ad spend this year

The category's share of advertising spending, predicted to make up more than half of all digital ad spend this year, will also surpass print. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 2, 2015

Are high heels the latest athleisure fashion victim?

As comfort becomes a priority for clothes outside the gym and in the office, sneakers are getting more fashionable.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2015

Forever 21 looks to downsize

Signs of life from other teen retailers aren't helping the retailer, which seems to have overextended itself in recent years. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2015