Consumer Trends: Page 2
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Deep Dive
Yeezy was only part of Adidas’ problems. The retailer has been falling further behind Nike for years.
Since 2013, Adidas’ net sales have grown by less than $5 billion as it struggles to keep pace with the broader market. Could a new CEO and a clean slate reverse those trends?
By Cara Salpini • July 24, 2023 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Pacsun opens dedicated activewear store, FTC proposes new guidelines for mergers
The Pac1980 store will open at the Mall of America, while the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department unveiled changes to M&A guidance.
By Retail Dive Staff • July 21, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
RgStudio via Getty ImagesTrendlineRetail Dive's DTC outlook for 2023
A look at DTC trends and predictions for what direct-to-consumer brands can expect in the year ahead.
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As student debt relief ends, millions of consumers will have $300 less each month to spend at the holidays: report
Peloton, HomeGoods and Old Navy, along with most apparel and department stores, will be among the hardest hit, according to Earnest Analytics.
By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2023 -
Walmart rolls out half-price Walmart+ memberships for people on government assistance
The retailer's expansion into servicing financially stressed customers may give it an even larger share of America's grocery market.
By Nate Delesline III • July 21, 2023 -
Zales, Rocksbox partner on jewelry rental
The program is available by appointment at select stores and tailored to offer shoppers affordable fine jewelry options for special occasions and weddings.
By Kaarin Vembar • July 19, 2023 -
Sur La Table expands national footprint, private label offering
Three years after surviving a pandemic-era bankruptcy, the culinary experiential retailer is back in growth mode on multiple fronts.
By Nate Delesline III • July 18, 2023 -
Amazon resurfaces ‘spend less’ messaging for back-to-school ads
Actor Randall Park stars in a comedic spot touting the e-commerce giant’s plethora of deals as parents grapple with tight budgets.
By Jessica Deyo • July 18, 2023 -
Buy now, pay later app downloads decline
In the U.S., total BNPL app downloads for the second quarter fell 19% compared to the year-ago period, Bank of America Securities analysts said.
By Caitlin Mullen • July 18, 2023 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at The Children’s Place and inflation dips to lowest levels since March 2021
The kids retailer said it’s ending the lease on its New Jersey headquarters, and in June the consumer price index rose just 3% year over year.
By Retail Dive Staff • July 14, 2023 -
Back-to-school spending to hit record highs, NRF says
Although some consumers plan to spend more on school shopping this year, they’re still looking for deals, the report found.
By Nate Delesline III • July 14, 2023 -
Prime Day helped push US e-commerce more than 6% to $12.7B: Adobe
Several retailers jumped on Amazon’s summer event, and inflation-weary shoppers took the opportunity to stock up on household essentials.
By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2023 -
Back-to-school spending to tumble 10%: Deloitte
Inflation showed signs of easing markedly in June, but it will take consumers time to adjust, and discounts are in focus, according to the researchers.
By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2023 -
US e-commerce sales to exceed $1.1 trillion in 2023: report
FTI Consulting predicts that the rate of online sales growth will slow to 10% or less over the next few years.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 11, 2023 -
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 -
Podcast
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 -
Sponsored by Square
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 -
Sponsored by Square
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 -
Column
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 -
Sponsored by Citizens Pay®
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