Consumer Trends: Page 57
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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 -
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 -
Trendline
Gen Z and the next-generation consumer
If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z.
By Retail Dive staff -
Retrieved from Starbucks on July 11, 2019
ColumnRetail 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 -
Opinion
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 -
Opinion
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 -
Retrieved from Target on July 08, 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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Column
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 -
Sponsored by Acuity Brands
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Column
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 -
Opinion
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Column
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
Will the once marvelous department store ever come back?
Many of the innovations fueling retail's most successful startups were standard amenities at department stores nearly a century ago.
By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2019
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