Nearly a third of US shoppers must see or feel a product before they buy

Some say that this advantage is helping keep brick-and-mortar stores vital.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Report: Consumer confidence 'moderately positive'

While consumer confidence has fallen to a 9-month low, there is room for growth in retail sales.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

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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

Wayfair files for IPO

The online furniture retail company operates sites such as Wayfair, Birch Lane, and recently-acquired DwellStudio. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 15, 2014

J.C. Penney's nice Q2 surprises many

While some had written the retailer off, sales were up and losses lower in the most recent quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

ModCloth swears off Photoshop

The e-retailer of women’s apparel and accessories is the first to sign a pledge to forgo enhancing or altering images in ads.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Walmart.com benefits from Amazon's Disney duel

The retail giant discounted incoming movie titles after Amazon pulled preorders during its contract negotiations with Disney.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

eBay subsidiary Braintree may accept bitcoin

The PayPal unit processes mobile and online payments for several companies.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Tesco executive will be new Kmart president

Sears Holdings Corp. is bringing on Alasdair James, who will concentrate on leveraging the retailer's Buy Your Way loyalty program.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

New eBags app takes cue from dating service Tinder

The highly image-based approach may be somewhat controversial for a dating app, but it’s great for finding bags.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Wal-Mart reports flat sales, trims forecast

In its earnings report Thursday, the retail giant reported flat same-store sales at U.S. Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores, especially supercenters.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Putting the 'omni' in 'omni-channel' takes a consistent strategy

With a cohesive multi-channel strategy, retailers work to maintain a competitive edge while gaining consumer loyalty and trust. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 13, 2014

Amazon introduces new mobile payment system

The e-retailer is new competition for PayPal and Square with its card reader and app, dubbed Amazon Local Register. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 13, 2014

Retail sales flat again in July

The U.S. Commerce Department’s monthly retail news is getting mixed interpretations.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Rakuten buys e-commerce app Slice

Japan’s largest e-retailer invested in the app before, and says that its acquisition is part of a U.S. growth strategy.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Consumers warned against risks of bitcoin

A government consumer protection agency acknowledged the potential for innovation in virtual currencies, but also cautioned consumers of their risks.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Macy's sees revenue and sales up, but cuts forecast

The department store retailer says it's having trouble climbing out of sales deficits stemming from a harsh winter.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Alibaba Group, in one (big) graphic

Take a look at some of the numbers behind this Chinese e-commerce giant, which is poised to launch its U.S. IPO.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 12, 2014

Department stores not dead yet, and some are getting better

Sales are up as department stores dust off and make efforts to appeal to young consumers.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Study: Retail credit card rates going up, up, up

A recent survey by Creditcards.com warns of increased interest rates and ballooning balances.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Zulily sees big Q2 amid expansion

The company is a bright spot in an otherwise diminishing flash sales area.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Lucky to partner with BeachMint to create e-commerce site

BeachMint will take over all of the magazine's operations to form The Lucky Group. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 11, 2014

Etsy's quiet retail revolution

The online marketplace has helped artisans and collectors stay true to themselves while making a buck, 21st century style.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Could 'Made in the USA' really bounce back?

Whether the American apparel industry can get close to what it once was depends on how much consumers want retailers to change.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Alibaba says it will move against selling of fakes

The Chinese e-retail giant said it will work to curb sales of fake goods after the maker of Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga brands withdrew its lawsuit.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Gap tweet spurs backlash over skinny model

A tweet about a plaid dress from the company garnered criticism of the model’s weight.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014