Urban Outfitters tries on activewear

The hipster retailer launched a line of sports gear on Monday.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2014

Home Depot, Lowe’s boost sales as home sales rebound

Number two Lowe’s, less dependent on contractors who saw less work during extreme January weather, benefited even more than its rival.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2014

Explore the Trendline➔

How retailers are deploying in-store technology

Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.

By Retail Dive staff

Comeback kids and changing trends: The top 5 stories of the week

Read on for this week's most popular content. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 28, 2014

The end of brick-and-mortar? Think again

Sure, things are changing. But adjusting to changes in demographics and consumer habits is nothing new in the retail business.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2014

Bonobos brand getting more physical

The men’s clothing retailer is expanding its brick-and-mortar reach by offering more products through department stores, with a new push through Belk in the south.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2014

ThisThat mobile app a friend to shoppers in stores

Women’s apparel company Downeast found that shoppers appreciate feedback from friends who aren’t even with them in the store.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2014

Sony to cut one-third of electronic unit work force

The company's electronic unit announced multiple store closures in the U.S.  

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 26, 2014

Comeback kids: 5 companies that avoided bottoming out

Facing failure, these companies refocused their business strategies to become as popular as ever. 

By Mattie Quinn • Feb. 26, 2014

Netflix gives Amazon a good ribbing in video

Netflix ridicules its streaming rival’s drone-tastic fulfillment ambitions with a spoof video.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2014

Zulily wows in first post IPO earnings report

The boutique children’s clothing marketplace appears to have excellent longer term prospects, too.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2014

Uniqlo to adjust sizing, prices

The retailer will work to adjust the sizes of its clothing to US consumers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2014

Deals! Deals! Deals! And what they mean for retailers

Price-conscious customers aren’t likely to go away any time soon, and today they have the apps to help them discover the deals they love.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014

French men’s retailer brings innovative pricing to North America

The upscale Parisian apparel retailer Loding opened Friday in a tony Toronto neighborhood.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014

Consumers show high loyalty to fewer retailers when online

Thanks to loyalty programs, branding, and social media, online shoppers tend to stick to only a few retailers according to a global study by Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014

CVS joins healthcare IT group

On the heels of its no-tobacco policy, the drugstore chain makes its first move in its development as a more sophisticated healthcare company.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014

Barnes & Noble receives offer from investing firm

If G Asset Management can’t take control of the company it might try for just the bookseller’s Nook business.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014

Huge setback for Bitcoin as exchange collapses

The largest global bitcoin exchange is offline after $350 million was plundered in a two year hack.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014

Men’s Wearhouse sweetens the deal with new Jos. A. Bank bid

The retailer continues to pursue its rival with a larger buyout offer. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 24, 2014

5 retail labs changing the digital shopping game

These five labs hope to bring customers a completely customizable digital shopping experience.

By Gabriel Salkin • Feb. 24, 2014

Warby Parker keeps its focus on customers

The eyewear retailer has seen powerful growth, thanks to the cozy relationship it has with customers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2014

Amazon wants to play with the big boys

Sources say the online retail giant is seeking to sell goods from major retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2014

Performance wins and divorce perks: This week’s most read retail news

Check out this week's most read stories. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 21, 2014

Joe Fresh to go big, fast

For its first venture outside North America, the Canadian fast-fashion retailer plans to expand into 24 countries by 2018.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2014

Keds pairing style with substance

The American sneaker retailer is getting in on the “compassionate consumerism” that appeals to millennial consumers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2014

4 areas where retail is thriving

These four retail areas hold promise because they offer opportunities for creativity and innovation.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2014