Barneys exec explains why it's keeping the Madison Avenue flagship

Chief Digital and Technology Officer Katherine Bahamonde Monasebian said that despite the high rent, that one store is "the DNA of the brand."

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 22, 2019

Apparel is out of fashion

The U.S. consumer has slipped into something more comfortable, and retailers are paying the price.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2019

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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.

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ThredUp co-founder: Foot traffic is Macy's incentive in new tie-up

In a panel at the eTail East conference, Chris Homer said the quick turnover in merchandise should tempt customers into stores more often.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 21, 2019

Retail Therapy: Amazon's not so 'Marvelous' gas deal

Los Angeles commuters can blame Jeff Bezos for making matters worse for the already traffic-ridden city.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 16, 2019

Consumers come through with strong spending in July

The monthly retail sales report was welcome relief in a week dominated by recession jitters, but tariffs threaten to spoil that.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2019

Walmart now has more e-grocery shoppers than Instacart

The retailer had 62% more users for its online grocery services in June, according to research from data company Second Measure. 

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 16, 2019

J.C. Penney follows Macy's in offering used apparel from ThredUp

The secondhand apparel site appears to be centering its brick-and-mortar strategy on partnerships, its latest with a retailer that has struggled in women's.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2019

How shopping centers can use design to build a better experience

Successful retail centers offer entertainment, shopping and dining, and a sense of authentic placemaking, writes Alamo Architects' Billy Lawrence.

By Billy Lawrence • Aug. 15, 2019

Study: Shoppers favor AR/VR, subscription services over smart speakers

The adoption rate remains low for voice shopping with just 8% of U.S. consumers trying it, but 23% are considering it for future purchases. 

By Robert Williams • Aug. 15, 2019

Most back-to-school shoppers plan to buy in-store

For consumers shopping online, though, Amazon and Walmart are the top destinations, according to a new report by Coresight Research.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 9, 2019

Price, delivery options drive consumer online shopping decisions

Ninety percent of consumers research products before making online purchases, with 58% citing Amazon as the top resource, per a UPS report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 8, 2019

With tariffs looming, shoppers say they'll adjust spending

A survey from Shopkick finds that 60% of consumers plan to change their shopping habits if tariffs on Chinese goods go into effect on Sept. 1.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 7, 2019

Independent toy stores are using experiences to attract customers

Local retailers are stepping up to shape the toy industry, writes Kimberly Mosley, president of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association. 

By Kimberly Mosley • Aug. 1, 2019

Why are fashion supply chains so wasteful?

Consumer textile waste may be worse, but there are also problems with how garments are designed and produced.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 1, 2019

Is a b8ta, Tru Kids partnership enough to win back customers?

The announcement sparked nostalgia among consumers, but it's unclear if the hype will last. Eight experts weigh in.

By Caroline Jansen • July 31, 2019

Gen Z doesn't want to pay full price for apparel

The group lists affordability as a core value when making purchasing decisions, according to recent research from MakerSights.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 30, 2019

Coresight: Back-to-school sales to grow up to 2.5%

The estimates, based on positive economic indicators, are sunnier than those of the National Retail Federation, but also represent a slowdown in growth.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 29, 2019

Retail Therapy: Cheez-It's bid to win the hearts of sommeliers

The brand, known for its cheese-flavored crackers, teamed up with House Wine to unveil a product that's the best of both worlds.

By Caroline Jansen • July 26, 2019

The apparel industry has to get faster, leaner and meaner

Results in the sector have been pretty dismal, and retailers need to shake things up, writes RSR Research's Paula Rosenblum.

By Paula Rosenblum • July 25, 2019

Sephora reveals the Next Big Thing

New end caps will feature up-and-coming makeup brands, and should be fully rolled out by the holidays.

By Cara Salpini • July 25, 2019

The state of the pet retail industry

The pet sector may be resilient in the face of economic headwinds, but it's still a dog-eat-dog world.

By Caroline Jansen • July 24, 2019

Why dynamic and personalized pricing strategies haven’t taken over retail — yet

The robots are here and ready to overthrow the standardized price tag. They're just waiting for retailers to hit the start button. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2019

Gen Z has a thing for BOPIS

A recent survey found 58% of Gen Z shoppers have used buy online, pick up in-store for a purchase, and 60% said it was a factor in deciding where to shop.

By Morgan Forde • July 19, 2019

Retail Therapy: Oscar Mayer wants you to relish its Wienermobile

The brand this week made some dreams come true by announcing the iconic hot-dog-on-wheels will be available for rent on Airbnb.

By Caroline Jansen • July 19, 2019

How Prime Day 2019 played out

The event spurred online sales across the industry, but the advantage still belongs to Amazon, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2019