Apparel shoppers still gravitate to physical stores

Bricks-and-mortar stores use technology to capture data. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 21, 2015

Consumers prize value and experiences as spending picks up

As consumers become more relaxed about opening their wallets, the recent recession appears to be lingering in their minds — and their spending habits.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2015

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

By Retail Dive staff

Wal-Mart pharmacy business suffers under Affordable Care Act

While more people have health care coverage these days, they’re spending less on medications.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2015

Retailers are finding that 'sustainable' sells

As demand increases, more retailers are pointing consumers to ecofriendly and cause-conscious products in their stores. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 19, 2015

Mobile makes up 30% of US e-commerce sales

And according to Internet Retailer, that number is expected to grow twice as fast as general e-commerce sales. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 19, 2015

Survey: Marketplace sites own top of funnel

Consumers are more likely to initiate their shopping journey on a multiple-brand marketplace or their favorite website, according to the new survey. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 19, 2015

Report outlines four types of millennial consumer

Contrary to popular belief, not all of the 85 million-strong demographic are digital extroverts, the report says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 18, 2015

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

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