Retail Therapy: Doll salons and another Urban Outfitters 'whoops'

Every week, we gather up some of the most interesting retail reads around the web. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 10, 2015

Millennials look to native apps for shopping ease: survey

Multibrand retailers Amazon, Etsy, and Wanelo are among the top app downloads. 

By Ian P. Murphy • July 10, 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

Target's new 'Open House' displays all things IoT

The "house" is meant to be a showcase, but it’s also a store — everything there is for sale, including things you’d expect and some things you might not.

By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2015

Kate Hudson's Fabletics yet another e-retailer heading to brick-and-mortar

The athleisure retailer, which also just launched a men’s line, is opening six stores across the country this fall.

By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2015

Alicia Keys helps Levi's launch new collection

The new marketing campaign is the largest Levi’s has ever produced to target women.

By Ian P. Murphy • July 9, 2015

Yes, men do like to shop for clothes — on the web

Style-conscious male consumers are skipping the mall and turning to web-only retailers for apparel. 

By Ian P. Murphy • July 9, 2015

From the red carpet to retail: A look at the new celebrity lifestyle brand

Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, and Ellen DeGeneres are diving into retail, and they have a thing or two to teach even the doyenne of the space, Martha Stewart.

By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2015

'Fair Trade' fashion labeling on the rise

The non-profit that certifies “fair trade” goods in the U.S. says requests to certify fashion items have been growing since the Rana Plaza collapse.

By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2015

QVC to leverage consumer data with new analytics unit

The shopping channel has tapped retail veteran Sanjay Singh to lead a new group that will mine data to nurture growth.

By Daphne Howland • July 6, 2015

Mobile screens are kids' first choice, survey says

Television is no longer the preferred viewing option for children 2-11. 

By Ian P. Murphy • July 6, 2015

Best Buy adds store-within-a-store for Samsung home appliances

The electronics retailer and the South Korean device and appliance maker seem to be reaching a certain level of synergy.

By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2015

Sears opens connected-home showcase in Silicon Valley

Shipments of connected-home devices are expected to grow at an annual rate of 67% in the next five years.

By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2015

Retail Therapy: Etsy's got 99 problems and a witch is one

And an argument for Abercrombie & Fitch to bring back its "pipe-fitted mosquito net." 

By Kelsey Lindsey • June 26, 2015

Delivering convenience: The keys to buy online, pickup in store

Retailers still face a slew of hurdles, from inventory management to consumers' ballooning expectations. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 25, 2015

Consumer spending up this back-to-school season: NRF

But the thing about “back-to-school” spending is there's no deadline for purchase. And consumers are happy to wait around for deals.

By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2015

Amazon's voice assistant Echo speaker now widely available

The device lets users order on Amazon with voice-activated commands, and has wowed many tech writers with its sleek design and overall performance.

By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2015

CVS to double digital team with new innovation lab

The Boston unit will function like a startup to enhance online and mobile initiatives for the retailer. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 23, 2015

The state of the American department store

Department stores were once magnificent fixtures of downtown America, then strong anchor tenants of malls. What are they now, and what’s next?

By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2015

Retail Therapy: An in-store shower and cool boy Bonobos

Every week, we gather up some of the most interesting retail reads around the web. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • June 19, 2015

What the California Uber ruling means for same-day delivery

The California Labor Commission recently ruled that an Uber driver must be reimbursed more than $4K because she's an employee, not an independent contractor. Here's how that could affect retailers. 

By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2015

'Made in the USA' sells again

These days marketers are pitching "buying American" as not only patriotic, but sustainable, too.  

By Ian P. Murphy • June 17, 2015

Are physical stores the innovation labs of the future?

How do retailers figure out what the customer wants? These days it takes technology and a certain mindset when looking at physical stores.

By Daphne Howland • June 15, 2015

West Elm, Etsy join White House 'maker' events

This high-profile support could help propel the maker movement further, especially with the tech and entrepreneurial focus of the events.

By Daphne Howland • June 15, 2015

Retail Therapy: New Balance moves to the cool kids table

And David's Bridal's CEO is done with being "the Wal-Mart of bridal." 

By Kelsey Lindsey • June 12, 2015

Smartphones' share of e-commerce orders grows

But personal computers still lead conversion worldwide, Demandware says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 12, 2015