Retail Therapy: Wrangler puts 'Old Town Road' on full display

The jeans company tapped rap/country crossover artist Lil Nas X for a mobile campaign that encourages consumers to scan their "booty."

By Caroline Jansen • May 24, 2019

Bonobos eyes try-before-you-buy service expansion

The move would scale up the Walmart-owned brand's efforts to entice customers into its showrooms.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 23, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

How retailers are deploying in-store technology

Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.

By Retail Dive staff

Top 5 women's underwear brands losing market share

However, American Eagle-owned Aerie has doubled its growth between 2013 and 2018, according to a Coresight Research report. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 23, 2019

Beyond polo shirts: The inclusivity movement comes for men's fashion

Streetwear, suits and yet more polos aren't the only things bigger men want to wear. Brands that make the extra effort could corner the market.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2019

Coresight: 12K stores could shutter in 2019

Bankruptcy liquidations and fleet rationalizations led to thousands of announced closures, with this year's total already surpassing all of 2018.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 20, 2019

Target's Goodfellow private label moves into men's grooming

Products range from beard oil to cologne and body wash, and all will be priced between $3.99 and $16.99.

By Cara Salpini • May 20, 2019

Retail Therapy: The dream of the '90s is alive in retail

Everyone's favorite digital pet, Tamagotchi​, makes a comeback in the U.S.

By Caroline Jansen • May 17, 2019

Circular economy proves financially viable for retailers

However, for the value category, which includes fast fashion, resale and rental remain largely unprofitable, a recent report found.

By Caroline Jansen • May 16, 2019

Consumers unexpectedly send April retail sales down

Core retail declined 0.2% for the month, but, year over year bounced 2.8% as e-commerce rose 9%, according to the U.S. government.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2019

Study: Wearables market to grow 15% a year until 2023

Demand for wearable electronics will grow as the devices integrate advanced technologies like AI, VR and contactless payments.

By Robert Williams • May 16, 2019

S&P: 17% of retailers are distressed

Retail leads all industries in its share of financially vulnerable companies, as heavy debt loads and competition create outsized risks.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 15, 2019

Why retailers are flooding the Sunshine State

Rapid population growth in Florida, particularly among millennials, is escalating a battle royale among specialty players, discounters and conventional chains.

By Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2019

The shopper value equation: how understanding it unlocks retail growth

Today’s shopper has many choices. From the physical shops around the corner to 24/7 shopping in their pockets, capturing and retaining their attention is a challenge for any retailer.

May 13, 2019

Retail Therapy: #Class runs through this company's veins

Bask, a New York-based brand, unveiled a beach towel and blazer hybrid that makes looking pretentious this summer easier. 

By Caroline Jansen • May 10, 2019

Study: Chatbots to drive $112B in retail sales by 2023

Retailers that don't adapt will face strong challenges from more technologically adept disruptors, Juniper Research warns.

By Robert Williams • May 9, 2019

5 small business trends

Independent retailers are going through an accelerated change, with increased payment options, a public that wants to shop local and attention from Amazon.

By Kaarin Moore • May 6, 2019

Retail Therapy: Steve Madden's sky high plan to keep the '90s alive

In a totally unsolicited move, the brand is releasing an exclusive collection of the iconic "Slinky" platform sandals at Urban Outfitters.

By Caroline Jansen • April 26, 2019

RTW Retailwinds joins online lingerie war

The former New York & Company has tapped a Victoria's Secret executive for its new lingerie brand, the second digital pure play in its portfolio.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2019

H&M expands product transparency for online apparel

Several sustainability and ethics watchers give the fast-fashion retailer props for its efforts, but also say it should go further.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2019

Private labels outpacing national brands

Store brands are grabbing market share from established players, but some categories are easier to conquer than others.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2019

Target unveils green, affordable household product brand

"Everspring" takes a note from startup Brandless for affordable goods, and furthers the retailer's private label efforts.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019

Uncontained: The complex link between retail and packaging

Retailers are aware that the environmental impact of packaging is weighing on consumers' minds. But, it's not just about getting rid of plastic.

By Kaarin Moore • April 22, 2019

Temporary living: The rise of furniture rental

Consumers are less concerned about putting down roots. Is rented furniture the solution?

By Caroline Jansen • April 22, 2019

Conversational Commerce: How one digitally native brand baked sustainability into its DNA

An environmental focus doesn't have to come at the cost of profitability, says Grove Collaborative CEO Stu Landesberg.

By Corinne Ruff • April 22, 2019

For the birds: This DTC brand is flying high on sustainable wings

Allbirds co-founder Tim Brown runs a business built on environmentally friendly materials, but he says it's really all about great shoes.

By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2019