Back-to-school shopping on mobile will jump this year

A Deloitte study shows changing consumer trends for school supplies in late summer, but most shoppers still favor brick-and-mortar stores for purchases.

By Robert Williams • July 16, 2019

What 5 stats say about Prime Day 2019

With Amazon's fifth-annual sales day underway, Retail Dive took a look at what experts had to say about the event.

By Caroline Jansen • July 15, 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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Charming Charlie's pending liquidation a reminder of bankruptcy's limits

The retailer plans to close all 261 stores in bankruptcy after its first trip through Chapter 11 failed to fix its underlying problems.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 12, 2019

Retail Therapy: Starbucks serves a double shot of absurdity

The coffee chain this week rolled out the "Tie-Dye Frappuccino," because apparently it loves Instagram way more than its baristas.

By Caroline Jansen • July 12, 2019

Shopping with Bob: RH Gallery in the New York City Meatpacking District

The five-story showroom blurs the lines between restaurant and retail, writes Bob Phibbs.

By Bob Phibbs • July 11, 2019

Levi's sales up 5% as DTC business posts double-digit growth

Sales are on the rise across the denim brand's business, and it plans to expand into new categories and markets while using technology to boost profits. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 10, 2019

An inclusive customer experience for non-binary people is necessary

The total spending power of the global LGBTQ+ community is akin to the GDP of the fourth-largest country in the world, writes A.T. Kearney's Bachul Koul.

By Bachul Koul • July 10, 2019

Target heads to campus with more small-format stores

The retailer will open three additional locations near universities that offer grab-and-go food items, household essentials and school supplies.

By Jessica Dumont • July 9, 2019

Does the world still need Babies R Us?

With the possibility of a comeback, nostalgia for Toys R Us' namesake brand fueled interest. But the same may not be said for its specialty baby brand. 

By Caroline Jansen • July 8, 2019

The wealth gap is a retail problem

It's convenient to blame Amazon for retailers' struggles, but the real culprits may be the rising costs and stagnant income dragging down the middle class.

By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2019

Retail Therapy: This Heron Preston line goes straight to the dogs

The designer teamed up with Very Important Puppies to release a NASA-inspired line designed for pets.

By Caroline Jansen • June 28, 2019

The connected store brings new assets and opportunities

IoT is here, so how creative can you be in putting location-based data to work for your store?

By Vinod Kashyap, VP Product Management, Atrius IoT Solutions – Acuity Brands • June 25, 2019

4 grocers that are turning stores into destinations

E-commerce sales may be growing, but the store is still the core asset for many retailers. Here's how a few are making their locations into more than just a weekly shop.

By Krishna Thakker • June 24, 2019

Can a new owner rewrite the story of Barnes & Noble?

The bookseller has a healthy balance sheet and brand, as well as a buyer. But that may not be enough to turn around years of lost sales and dashed hopes.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 24, 2019

Retail Therapy: The Chanel product that's a total slam dunk

The French fashion house is selling a $2,300 basketball, just one of many designers rebranding everyday objects as luxury.

By Caroline Jansen • June 21, 2019

Is experiential retail the antidote for outdoor retailers?

Outdoor specialty companies looking to stave off sector declines have taken notice of the experiential retail trend, writes Perkins Coie's Andrew Grant.

By Andrew Grant • June 20, 2019

Are traditional wedding registries a thing of the past?

While gift registries remain relevant, more and more couples are asking for cash to fund experiences, down payments on homes or fertility treatments.

By Caroline Jansen • June 19, 2019

Moody's says department store closures to slow significantly

But thanks to the generally poor performance, the service now predicts operating income will decline by 10% in 2019, twice its original forecast.

By Cara Salpini • June 18, 2019

Backstage and Story are very pretty. But, will they lure shoppers to Macy's?

The department store employs creative means to drive foot traffic, but the draw may not be enough to pull shoppers in long-term.

By Kaarin Moore • June 18, 2019

Rock bottom: Tracing the decline of diamond retail

The diamond jewelry retail industry is struggling to evolve. Can it turn itself around?

By Lara Ewen • June 18, 2019

May retail sales rebound

The U.S. Commerce Department also revised April's results upward, providing much relief at a time of tariff concerns.

By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2019

Down the aisle: It's a new day for wedding apparel

One of the most disrupted retail markets today is one that Amazon has hardly touched.

By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2019

Discounters will account for more than half of store openings this year

Dollar General's 975 new stores leads the pack considerably and accounts for roughly a third of the retail locations slated for 2019.

By Lauren Manning • June 14, 2019

Barneys New York launches summer pop-up

Designed by Stefan Beckman, the ninth-floor installation features beach towels from the designer's exclusive collection.

By Lisa Rowan • June 14, 2019

Ralph Lauren commits to sweeping sourcing changes

Based on new goals on sustainable materials, the fashion brand is likely going to have a very different supplier base in 2025 than it does today. 

By Emma Cosgrove • June 13, 2019