Retailers are betting on wage hikes, perks to woo workers ahead of the holidays. Will it work?

Employers are offering incentives like sign-on bonuses, tuition assistance and higher pay to staff up, but challenges remain.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 11, 2021

Solve iOS 15 challenges with SMS this holiday season

To engage iOS 15 users and drive sales this holiday season, embrace the channel that is already privacy-first — SMS.

Oct. 11, 2021

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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

Nordstrom launches retail partnership with 11 Honoré

The department store invested in the luxury plus-size apparel company in 2019.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 6, 2021

Clothing is Gen Z's top wallet priority for first time since 2014, Piper Sandler finds

The latest survey indicates that Nike remains the top apparel brand for teens, with Lululemon, Crocs and Converse gaining market share.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 6, 2021

Holiday spending projected to grow up to 5%: NPD

As more consumers plan on seeing relatives in the coming months, 29% of consumers plan to spend more than last year. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 2021

How retailers can enable unplanned purchases sparked by online inspiration

Although online behavior is centered more on search and lists, retailers have significant opportunities to drive unplanned purchases and maximize baskets.

Oct. 4, 2021

Over 30% of consumers plan to spend more on gifts in 2021: Klarna

A survey found that 62% of respondents plan on shopping with big-box retailers during the holiday season, followed by department stores and malls.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 1, 2021

Walmart expands Free Assembly private label with kids product line

In its latest bid to be a fashion destination, Walmart is adding to its assortment of children's apparel months after partnering with tween brand Justice.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 1, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: The Yeezy Gap hoodie looks like a hoodie and Eastbay launches new private label

Kanye's latest Gap offering will ship in two to eight weeks, while Foot Locker's high-school focused brand introduced a performance line. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2021

Target sets off holiday shopping with deals, price matching

The retailer is incentivizing consumers to shop early as inventory constraints, labor shortages and supply chain issues loom over the season.

By Maria Monteros • Sept. 29, 2021

Loop expands beyond e-commerce to US stores

Walgreens, Ulta Beauty and other retailers are expected to have the reusable packaging system in stores early next year.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 29, 2021

HomeGoods launches e-commerce arm

With its latest online store, off-pricer TJX Cos. is expanding its digital sales efforts in a sector that has long shunned internet retailing.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2021

Hims & Hers debuts anti-aging, acne skincare products

The telehealth company, which went public in January through a SPAC deal, has had strong sales growth over the past year.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Nordstrom debuts Home concept in New York, retail's big IPO wave

A two-story retail experience opened at the department store's flagship, and Mattress Firm and Guitar Center are the latest to confidentially file to go public.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 24, 2021

Madewell, ThredUp open secondhand store in Brooklyn

The pop-up will be around until the end of October, with the goal of educating shoppers about the potential future of circular fashion.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 24, 2021

A former J. Crew store employee is now one of its star collaborators

Blackstock & Weber founder Chris Echevarria, who as a store employee once caught Mickey Drexler's attention, sees the classic men's loafer as an ideal canvas.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2021

PetSmart launches online pharmacy

The retailer has partnered with a veterinarian company to handle prescription orders across the country.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 21, 2021

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 Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2021

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

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

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 Daphne Howland • 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

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 Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2021

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 Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2021

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 Kaarin Moore • Sept. 10, 2021