Nike continues to be top brand for teens: report

Teens are also feeling the weight of inflation, citing it as one of the top social causes on their minds, Piper Sandler found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 11, 2023

Halloween is a $12B business. Why that couldn’t save Party City

The specialty retailer relies heavily on the holiday, but growing participation and spending wasn't enough to spare it from bankruptcy.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 10, 2023

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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

US online holiday sales to surpass $221B this year: Adobe

More spending will occur on mobile devices than computers for the first time, and shoppers are expected to use buy now, pay later services, per the report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2023

More than half of shoppers plan to buy more private brands in the future, report finds

Ninety percent of participants in a recent survey said they would be somewhat or very likely to continue buying store brands if inflation or grocery prices come down, according to FMI – The Food Industry Association.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 6, 2023

Consumers look to Amazon first for online Halloween shopping: report

According to Jungle Scout, 44% of respondents turned to the e-commerce giant first, but just 10% would do the same for specialty Halloween websites.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 5, 2023

Gen Z headed to malls this holiday season: report

Nearly half of young shoppers said they'll do their holiday shopping at malls as consumers plan to spend less on gifts.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 3, 2023

MAG 2023: Advocacy is key to keeping up in the payments industry

Businesses need to understand evolving shopping preferences, harness data-driven insights, and integrate technology to streamline processes, while promoting a culture of open dialogue and collaboration.

By Eric Dates • Oct. 2, 2023

The Backroom: Marisa Meltzer and the creation of Glossier

The journalist’s new book "Glossy" makes waves as it pulls back the curtain on Glossier founder Emily Weiss and the beauty brand that changed the industry.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 28, 2023

Holiday spending to increase 3.7%: Mastercard

Consumer outlays for electronics and at restaurants are expected to boost expenditures this year, according to the card network.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2023

As US consumers slow down, Walmart is muscling out its competition

The retail giant is embracing strategies previously mastered by Target, Amazon and others, and that’s paying off, various analysts report.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2023

Kohl’s, Nine West debut adaptive clothing line

The department store will add even more adaptive choices for men and women across two of its private label brands this fall.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 25, 2023

​Can Express survive a new era of apparel?

As profits decline and momentum slows, the retailer is working to regain profitability and expand its brand in a tough macroeconomic environment.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 25, 2023

Halloween spending to reach $12.2B this year: NRF

Consumers once again plan to spend a record amount on Halloween as participation in the holiday is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 21, 2023

SKU’d: Will 2023 be the year Under Armour realizes that women exist (and have money)?

With a female CEO at the helm, the brand says it's prioritizing women. But its biggest design hire is famous for menswear.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 21, 2023

How Toad & Co. is making online resale work

The brand, which controls its own processing and is choosy about what it accepts, so far is turning a profit on the zooming side gig.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2023

Returning to traditional warmth: 7 pivotal trends impacting this year’s holiday season

Vericast’s 2023 Retail TrendWatch, “A Joyful Return to the Holiday Spirit,” reveals a renewed appetite for traditions of old.

Sept. 18, 2023

Holiday sales predicted to rise by 3.5%: Deloitte

That’s slower than last year, as the research firm expects inflation’s impact to moderate and shoppers to have fewer pandemic-era savings.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 14, 2023

Walmart CEO talks consumer spending, inflation predictions

Inflation is on course to keep declining, but food prices are unlikely to return to their levels from two years ago, Doug McMillon said at an investor conference.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 14, 2023

TikTok Shop launches in US

Brands, merchants and creators can sell products directly through shoppable videos and livestream features.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 12, 2023

RH predicts market challenges will persist as sales fall 19%

Net income tumbled 37% in Q2 as the retailer faces industrywide challenges, including the highest mortgage rates in 20 years.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 11, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: RH wants to restore iconic Miami Beach property, Banana Republic sells furniture

RH submitted a proposal to “reimagine and restore” One Ocean Drive, while the Gap Inc. brand launched BR Home. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 8, 2023

[Podcast] Elevated Retail CX

Elevated Retail CX is a three-part podcast series that explores how brick-and-mortar locations can raise the bar on customer experience.

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Resale stigma fades among secondhand shoppers: survey

Nearly 70% of shoppers use money earned from reselling items to pay for bills or everyday living expenses, according to a new report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 6, 2023

Why growing retailers prioritize the checkout experience

How you mix and match elements of the checkout experience can have a significant impact, and there’s a lot of opportunity to grow for retailers that have not optimized it.

Aug. 28, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Target faces ESG lawsuit, BeautyStat names chief marketing officer

The suit filed by a Target stockholder alleges that the retailer misled shareholders over the effect its ESG efforts would have on its performance.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 18, 2023