Bath & Body Works reformulates hand soaps, offers refills

The retailer, famous for its candles, has shaken up its assortment and its C-suite since former Unilever executive Gina Boswell became CEO last year.

By Daphne Howland • July 6, 2023

BuyBuy Baby gets a bid from one of its vendors

Dream on Me, which runs a direct-to-consumer business and sells baby gear through the Bed Bath & Beyond-owned retailer, is a stalking horse bidder, according to bankruptcy court documents.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 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.

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The Backroom: Target’s silent Pride Month

The team talks about the realities of the backlash, including who is fomenting it and how other retailers’ Pride campaigns stack up.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 29, 2023

‘People just love the birthday gift’: How Sephora maintains loyalty by focusing on what shoppers want most

The beauty retailer has a history of frequent loyalty updates, but that’s what makes the program so successful, loyalty head Emeline Berlind says.

By Cara Salpini • June 28, 2023

Back-to-school spending to rise 15.7% this year: JLL

Though back-to-school budgets are higher this year, shoppers continue to search for discounts, a new survey from JLL found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 28, 2023

Changes to student loan policies set to hit retail around the holidays

Apparel retailers have the most to lose from the end of the pandemic-era payment pause, especially if the Supreme Court strikes down debt forgiveness.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2023

Omnichannel commerce: 5 strategies to grow your business in 2023

To stay competitive in 2023, businesses need to provide a seamless omnichannel commerce experience across sales platforms. Here are five strategies to start.

June 26, 2023

Faherty launches resale program

In partnership with Archive, the DTC apparel brand launched Second Wave to allow customers to buy and sell secondhand goods from the company.

By Caroline Jansen • June 22, 2023

The future of the retail POS is expanding beyond the counter

Portable POS solutions are a way to meet the evolving needs of the retail industry.

June 20, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Puma’s CEO overhauls marketing, Fanatics acquires Fexpro

The athletics retailer underwent a reorg in its marketing division, while Fanatics bought the Latin America-based sports wholesaler. 

By Retail Dive Staff • June 16, 2023

Adobe: Online prices fell 2.3% in May, the biggest drop since the pandemic began

Overall inflation has slowed in recent months and grocery price hikes are easing, the research firm found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 13, 2023

Is buy now, pay later financing right for your retail business?

Find out if consumer installment financing is right for your business.

June 12, 2023

ICSC: 85% of Gen Z says social media impacts purchase decisions

Though research suggests this generation is spending more, economic instability is taking its toll, the trade association found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 9, 2023

How legacy beauty brands are aging down to reach Gen Z

Ever-changing trends and flashy brands like E.l.f. Cosmetics are challenging giants like Estée Lauder and L'Oréal to draw from a new playbook.

By Jessica Deyo • June 7, 2023

4 innovative ways businesses are using kiosks

Kiosks offer a low-cost way for both retail and restaurant operators to deliver an enhanced customer experience.

June 5, 2023

REI launches first running shoe since the ‘70s

The Swiftland Multi-terrain uses recycled and bio-based materials as the retailer continues to expand its running assortment. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 2, 2023

McKinsey: Online beauty sales in the US to hit $45B by 2027

Global e-commerce sales now exceed those of specialty retail which, in 2022, was 20% of the overall industry.

By Howard Ruben • May 31, 2023

The top retail trends in 2023

Discover the top trends in the retail industry for 2023. 

May 30, 2023

The Backroom: How the consumer is doing so far this year

Discretionary goods are a low priority amid an uncertain economy and a desire to spend on experiences, but retailers are holding their own. What about the rest of 2023?

By Retail Dive Staff • May 25, 2023

Dick’s plans 9 House of Sport stores in 2023 as sales rise 5.3%

Unlike Foot Locker, the sporting goods retailer said its consumer is holding up well as it reaffirmed its full-year outlook.

By Cara Salpini • May 24, 2023

Textile recycling, reuse missing from FTC’s Green Guides, group says

Companies and advocates in the textile and fashion industries are urging the Federal Trade Commission to add the issue to its ongoing workshops.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2023

Bath & Body Works to add laundry care to product assortment

The retailer has recently advanced into several new categories, including hair care and an expanded men’s assortment.

By Nate Delesline III • May 22, 2023

How experiential marketing can increase loyalty

Experiential marketing can bring your business to life and further engage your customers in ways they're seeking the most.

May 22, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Toys R Us goes to the airport and retailers exit San Francisco

The toy company will open a store at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, while retailers are shutting locations in the California city. 

By Retail Dive Staff • May 19, 2023

Bath & Body Works expands its product assortment for men

The retailer has grown its men’s category by nearly 50% in the past three years. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 17, 2023