Pregnant retail workers seek considerations

Workers at Pier 1 and Wal-Mart Stores are suing over lack of accommodations for their healthy pregnancies.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2014

M-commerce becoming a retail imperative

Data increasingly shows that mobile-based shopping is becoming the most common form of digital commerce.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2014

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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

Streetcars send cities back to the future

American cities of all sizes are building streetcar systems aimed at bringing new economic life to faltering areas, and retail is one of the biggest beneficiaries.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2014

Target fortifies subscription program

The company has added several items and is applying a discount to all subscription orders in an effort to take on Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2014

Study finds teens prefer stores

The young demographic has a value mindset and likes to shop at retailers that have physical stores.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2014

Activewear heats up with 'Net-A-Sporter'

Upscale apparel retailer Net-A-Porter is reportedly expanding its activewear offering to compete in the hot segment.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2014

M-commerce up 100% in Q1

Retail sales via smartphones and websites are up over last year, thanks in part to improvements in apps and websites.

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2014

Women's apparel sales grew 4% in 2013

A study shows women are choosing quality over quantity.

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2014

Retail sales bounce in March

The U.S. Commerce Department says retail sales saw their biggest growth since 2012.

By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2014

Hispanic millennials are America's great mobile-first demographic

A look into Hispanic-American millennials may give retailers clues about the future.

By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2014

Teen finds retail gold in lingerie dismay

Troubled by overly sexual options for her younger sister, a Wyoming teenager started a company to make the alternative bra she couldn’t find.

By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2014

Retail rental startup Storefront attracts major funding

The year-old enterprise links retailers and others to short-term real estate opportunities for pop-ups and other quickie leases.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2014

Competition heats up in online clothing resale

Resale site thredUP has amassed several designer brands for its new X Collection.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2014

Facebook ad changes lead to defections

Teens and brands are leaving the social network, leading to questions about its value to businesses.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2014

Consumers using mobile to shop, not always to buy

The modern shopper looks at several screens, even when buying in the store.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2014

Millennial trends and custom publishing: This week's most read stories

Retail Dive joined the conversation surrounding the millennial generation, and as the most read story this week it seems like many were curious how they will change the future of the industry. Other top features looked at the growing trend of custom publishing in omni-channel retail and the use o...

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 11, 2014

Retail sales outpaced GDP growth last year

The growth indicates that consumer confidence is rising, and e-commerce was a healthy part of it.

By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2014

Smartphones and tablets growing gateways to the web

More than half of U.S. shoppers use desktop computers and mobile to access retail sites, apps, and other digital content.

By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2014

J&R Music and Computer World shutters doors after 43 years

The iconic Manhattan store is a victim of the touch electronics retail environment where some independents still have a small edge.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2014

Family Dollar to cut jobs, close stores

The discount chain will also lower prices on several basic items in an effort to improve performance.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2014

Target and Wal-Mart ramp up sustainable product offerings

Both mega-retailers are adding natural, organic, and sustainable products across many categories.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2014

Pinterest a retail dynamo and Twitter may be next

Pinterest is refining its site to increase its utility to retailers and their customers, and Twitter looks to be following suit.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2014

Marshalls wants to give women a boost

An online survey by the retailer found that 75% of women have held themselves back.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2014

Shoppers remain highly price conscious: study

Some 80% of consumers are looking for deals, both in store and online.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2014

It's the age of the millennial: What that means for retail

Retail Dive takes a look at millennials' retail appeal, and how this buzzed-about generation could change the future of the industry. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 8, 2014