Uncertainty lingers, even as consumer confidence rebounds

There are signs of economic recovery and the end of the pandemic, especially in the U.S. But the outlook is uneven and rife with unknowns.

By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2021

Retail Therapy: Frank's RedHot releases cicada cookbook

Have cicadas in your yard? Let's eat them. 

By Maria Monteros • May 28, 2021

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

Gap, Walmart team up to unveil new home essentials brand

As the home improvement sector continues to see growth, the two retailers inked a multiyear partnership to launch over 400 products, dubbed Gap Home.

By Maria Monteros • May 27, 2021

Anne Klein debuts home collection with Macy's

As Anne Klein expands into a new category, the department store seeks to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 27, 2021

The rise of the home improvement sector — and where it could go next

Increasing homeownership rates boosted the category in recent years, but unforeseen circumstances brought on by the pandemic helped land toilets on the list of most popular purchases of 2020.

By Caroline Jansen • May 26, 2021

Kendra Scott introduces first men's collection

The launch, set to debut in stores and online June 7, comes as jewelry retailers ramp up product lines that are specifically marketed to men. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 24, 2021

Ikea evokes vacation-inspired home renovations with Pinterest quiz

After answering three questions from a chatbot, shoppers will receive a personalized Pinterest board of design tips and product recommendations.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • May 21, 2021

Retail Therapy: Crocs wants consumers to dip their toes into ranch dressing this year

The shoemaker teamed up with Hidden Valley Ranch to introduce a pair of clogs reminiscent of everyone's favorite condiment.

By Caroline Jansen • May 21, 2021

Costco strengthens position atop wholesale club sector

After seeing foot traffic decline last year, the company controlled 55.4% of visits to club retailers in March, according to Placer.ai.

By Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2021

Retail Therapy: Nuggs hosts romantic dinner on top of Target's red ball

The winner of the plant-based chicken nugget brand's giveaway will get a "lavish" four-course dinner for two.

By Maria Monteros • May 14, 2021

5 signs that retail is going to be OK

The industry took a beating last year. Challenges remain, but here are a few indications of retailers' strength. 

By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2021

Have home retailers peaked?

The category was on the rise, but the pandemic drove exponential growth. Retailers must now navigate how to sustain momentum in the years ahead.

By Caroline Jansen • May 10, 2021

Retail Therapy: The million-dollar wine that's out of this world

Christie's is auctioning off a bottle of wine that spent 14 months aging aboard the International Space Station.

By Caroline Jansen • May 7, 2021

Wells Fargo finds apparel on the upswing

E-commerce has slowed and stimulus checks are dwindling, but the analysts found that store traffic is up, inventory is lean and margins are fatter.

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2021

How Schmidt's Naturals and Supergoop think about scale

Funding to the beauty and personal care space hit an all-time high in 2020, and investors are looking for brands with clean ingredients and loyal followings.

By Cara Salpini • May 4, 2021

US e-commerce sales growth projected to continue in 2021: report

Apparel, a category especially hard hit last year, is expected to have digital sales rise 18.9% once the pandemic subsides, eMarketer found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 3, 2021

Tiffany & Co. debuts men's engagement rings

The Charles Tiffany Setting is named after the company's founder and promises to introduce "a bold new era of love." 

By Kaarin Moore • May 3, 2021

Connecting with the hearts and minds of today's conscious consumer

Today's consumer is aware and driven by their values and desires. Here's how leading with values has helped these retailers innovate and grow.

May 3, 2021

The art and science of "micro moments" in retailer media

Businesses have an opportunity to influence their customers with disruptions that can spur unplanned purchases.

May 3, 2021

Retail Therapy: Frank's RedHot spices up Goldfish snacks

The collaboration with the hot sauce brand packs some heat into the popular snack.  

By Maria Monteros • April 30, 2021

Good news on vaccines, economy drives a sunnier view of retail at Moody's

Profits will likely spike as pandemic pressure eases, with apparel and off-price players gaining the most. But a return to normal could also have a downside. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 29, 2021

Luxury accessories club Vivrelle raises $26M

The platform, which gives members access to a shared closet, plans to scale its operations as interest in circular fashion grows. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 28, 2021

Livestreaming popularity expected to grow in 2021: Coresight Research

Already a billion-dollar industry in China, the firm identifies live e-commerce as a trend to watch in the U.S. this year.

By Maria Monteros • April 28, 2021

David's Bridal launches Quinceañera label

The bridal retailer is tapping into a new market with Fifteen Roses as it tries to build lifetime shoppers for special events. 

By Kaarin Moore • April 28, 2021

Private label growth poised to reignite in 2021

Following a year when national brands led growth, store brands could benefit from shifting consumer behaviors and omni-shopping, according to NielsenIQ and ingredients supplier Kerry.

By Jeff Wells • April 27, 2021