The Weekly Closeout: Tractor Supply names chief marketer and Mattel partners with SpaceX

Kimberley Gardiner joins the retailer as its former CMO retires. Meanwhile, the toy company signed a multi-year agreement with Elon Musk’s space firm.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 22, 2022

Online prestige beauty sales drop 14%: report

Macy’s and Target have increased in popularity, though, with Macy’s taking market share away from Sephora and Nordstrom’s online channels.

By Kaarin Moore • July 22, 2022

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Kohl's outlook turns negative at S&P as it faces tough retail environment

After acquisition talks ended, the retailer is under pressure from shareholders and consumers’ tightening wallets. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 21, 2022

Bath & Body Works girds for sales, profit decline in 2022

Traffic is falling at the retailer, and lower income consumers are tightening spending as they wrestle with inflation. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 20, 2022

Retail braces for the second half of the year, as cautious shoppers pay more but get less

June’s retail sales reflect a drastic change for consumers, who were supported by the government last year but are now squeezed by inflation.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2022

Researchers: Omnichannel is now a baseline consumer expectation

Shopping experiences that were once considered cutting-edge are now baseline consumer expectations.

July 18, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Kanye West files trademark for retail stores and Laffy Taffy turns to NFTs

The rapper filed trademarks for the name “YZYSPLY,” while the candy maker turned jokes found on its wrappers into non-fungible tokens.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 15, 2022

Inflation reshapes Amazon Prime Day

Shoppers used the two-day sale to stock up on household essentials and take care of some holiday lists, sticking mostly to smaller purchases.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2022

Back-to-school spending set to be an all-time high, amid inflation concerns: report

Deloitte found that 37% of shoppers intend to spend more than last year, but brand loyalty is at risk with price increases and inventory issues.

By Dani James • July 14, 2022

Shoe companies pause hiring and investing as they brace for weaker sales

Concerns have shifted from supply chain to inflation and consumer behavior, according to the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 11, 2022

Report: E-commerce sales to exceed $1 trillion this year

Online shopping is expected to grow despite concerns about inflation and a potential economic downturn, according to FTI Consulting.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 11, 2022

Inflation the latest challenge for malls

The retail model was on the decline even before the pandemic. Now shoppers are staying away again as gas prices rise, according to Placer.ai research.

By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2022

Target deepens back-to-school offers amid inventory headaches

The retailer is adding to promotions for students and teachers as back-to-school sales are forecast to exceed pre-pandemic numbers.  

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 7, 2022

Patrik Frisk was tasked with turning around Under Armour. He lasted 2 years.

As CEO, some analysts say he didn't drive enough growth for founder Kevin Plank. So, what is the company looking for next?

By Cara Salpini • July 6, 2022

Self-checkout shipments could surpass 300K by 2027: report

Cashless systems are growing in popularity, and retailers are testing new features like facial recognition.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 28, 2022

How retailers are grappling with sustainability

In an industry that inevitably generates waste, the path to a more environmentally friendly future is littered with difficult choices.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 28, 2022

Inventory in 2022: Normal is still nowhere in sight

With Target taking the vocal lead, retailers are flushing out excess inventory to reset for the holidays. How much they’ll sell then is anybody’s guess.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 27, 2022

As the future of retail shifts, shoppers have high expectations

Vericast's 2022 Retail TrendWatch defines consumers' expectations and their alignment with those of retailers.

June 27, 2022

As consumers spend more on gas and food, a shadow looms over retail

The second half of the year will be tough for retailers as shoppers hunt for lower prices, opt for experiences and shift their loyalties.

By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2022

Why decarbonization offers retailers a chance to lower costs and increase revenue

Retailers need to develop a holistic sustainability strategy and action plan to engage and attract customers while improving financial performance.

June 21, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Deckers' COO steps down and Swarovski names CEO

David Lafitte exited the footwear retailer to pursue another opportunity, while the jewelry brand appointed its first chief outside of the founding family.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 17, 2022

McKinsey: Metaverse may create $5 trillion in value by 2030

The research firm found that up to $2.6 trillion of that value could be in e-commerce.

By Dani James • June 17, 2022

75% of DTC brands may offer subscriptions by 2023: report

Though subscription services once attracted investors, some brands have had to trim their workforce and end investor partnerships.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 13, 2022

Target moves to reduce inventory, taking markdowns and canceling orders

Just weeks after lowering its guidance, the retailer now expects an even deeper hit to profit margins as consumers pull back on discretionary spending.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 7, 2022

Retail is fundamentally bad for the environment. And doing better isn't easy.

Improving sustainability is a web of complexity for retailers. Ultimately, it may mean sidelining growth.

By Cara Salpini • June 6, 2022