Consumer Trends: Page 35


  • An interior shot of the massive American Dream mall, with a fountain in the middle that is surrounded by layers of pink, purple and yellow flowers.
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    American Dream opens luxury wing, 'The Avenue'

    The good news for the beleaguered mall is that wealthier consumers seem to be driving the economy right now. The bad news, still, is the pandemic.

    By Sept. 20, 2021
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    Sponsored by Bolt

    It’s time to make payment processing part of your customer experience

    Learn why legacy payment systems no longer meet today's shoppers' demands for great customer experiences.

    Sept. 20, 2021
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    Gen Z and the next-generation consumer

    If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Meeting the new luxury retail shopper

    Now is the time for luxury retailers to begin shifting their priorities to keep up with changing consumer preferences and focusing on the necessary products, services, and values of the moment.

    By Greg Flinn, Oracle Retail-Solutions Director • Sept. 20, 2021
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    Baby boomers driving this year's apparel rebound: NPD

    Older folks are refreshing their wardrobes, buying more online and outspending millennials and Gen Z, according to the firm's Consumer Tracking Service.

    By Sept. 17, 2021
  • Chewy unveils marketplace service for veterinarians

    The DTC company launched Practice Hub, which allows vets to set prices, create preapproved prescriptions and earn revenue.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 17, 2021
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    Holiday sales could spike 9% in 2021: Deloitte

    Last year's spending growth during the season surprised many retail observers. This year could be even better.  

    By Sept. 14, 2021
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    Shoppers returning to their earlier pandemic behaviors, research finds

    The delta variant of the coronavirus is undermining consumer sentiment heading into the holidays, according to several reports.

    By Sept. 13, 2021
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    Peloton launches private label apparel brand

    Peloton Apparel features men's, women's and gender-neutral styles, but enters into a category with fierce competitors like Lululemon and Athleta.

    By Sept. 10, 2021
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    Report: Personalization and advanced analytics top list of retail initiatives for 2021

    As the pandemic continues to accelerate retailers' shift to a more digital world, a Forrester report shows that it may have also shaped their priorities.

    By Maria Monteros • Sept. 8, 2021
  • Petco expands its subscription box service

    The retailer has added more options to its PupBox offering as it works to sustain the sales gains it experienced this past year.

    By Sept. 8, 2021
  • Shein is holding a contest to find the next top fashion designer.
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    Column

    SKU'd: Shein is holding a fashion design contest. And judges are fending off the public's 'negativity'

    The Shein X 100K Challenge highlights up-and-coming talent. It works as long as no one asks questions about the company's business practices.

    By Sept. 2, 2021
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    Ikea plots resale for US stores

    The furniture company, which already offers buyback and resale elsewhere, is testing the services in suburban Philadelphia for a limited time.

    By Aug. 30, 2021
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    The Weekly Closeout: Walmart, Dove partner for inclusive baby line and Hermès sells a $1,125 dog bowl

    The mass merchant wants to fill a gap in the category, and the luxury brand unveiled a product for furry friends that enjoy the finer things.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 27, 2021
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    Podcast

    The Backroom: Delta's looming impact on retail

    On this episode, Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss the implications of the new variant on the industry.

    By Retail Dive Team • Aug. 26, 2021
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    Urban Outfitters launches resale marketplace Nuuly Thrift

    The platform will accept products for resale from any brand, and will act as the sister company to Nuuly Rent. 

    By Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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    Express wants to win customers back with this new store concept. Take a look inside.

    Express Edit boasts a smaller footprint and a curated selection of its product assortment. But, will it draw the audience it wants?

    By Aug. 19, 2021
  • An independent bookstore in Portland, Maine shuttered voluntarily in March as COVID-19 spread.
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    Opinion

    How well-performing retailers navigated the pandemic, and best practices for the years ahead

    Retailers that survived the pandemic should adopt these practices of the winners, who had a few critical things in common, writes Bill Kearney, managing director of White Oak Commercial Finance.

    By Bill Kearney • Aug. 18, 2021
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    Old Navy shifts to inclusive sizing in all stores and online

    The value brand previously offered extended sizes only online and in separate areas at a limited number of stores, a practice increasingly out of favor.

    By Aug. 18, 2021
  • July retail sales up 11.5% despite consumers traveling, dining out

    Growth compared to 2019 outpaced the year-over-year rise, partly because shoppers are flush with savings thanks to governmental support.

    By Aug. 17, 2021
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    Walmart's sales keep growing even as online momentum slows

    The retailer prides itself letting customers choose how they want to shop, which is continually changing during the pandemic. 

    By Aug. 17, 2021
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    ThirdLove emphasizes sexiness, comfort and fit in brand revamp

    The company made a name for itself by bashing Victoria's Secret, but with the market leader on the rise again, that may no longer be enough.

    By Aug. 13, 2021
  • Farfetch and ThredUp team up on clothing donation service.
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    Resale retailers mostly shrug off delta worries after healthy Q2

    Poshmark, The RealReal and ThredUp each touted their unique advantages. But only one was profitable in the period.

    By Aug. 11, 2021
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    Target unveils new private label pet food

    Cat and dog brand Kindfull — which includes over 50 items like wet and dry food, treats and toppers — will be available starting Sunday.

    By Maria Monteros • Aug. 11, 2021
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    Opinion

    The demise of the department store? Not so fast

    Department stores still have a strong value proposition, if only they can reimagine their experience, write Alvarez and Marsal's Mohit Mohal and Jonathan Sharp.

    By Mohit Mohal and Jonathan Sharp • Aug. 11, 2021
  • Wayfair revenue drops more than 10% as category demand wanes

    The online retailer benefited during the pandemic as consumers were largely confined to their homes. But that boost is starting to fade.

    By Aug. 5, 2021