As Walmart and Amazon war escalates, smaller retailers caught in the crossfire

A new Moody's report looks at the brick-and-mortar giant's "insurmountable" lead on Amazon in food retail, and where else it's gaining ground.  

By Ben Unglesbee • June 11, 2019

Retailers prioritize mobile shopping experience

Retailers expect online sales to grow and, in turn, are focused on shaping up their mobile customer experience across all their channels, a BRP report found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 10, 2019

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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

Retail Therapy: Target packs the essentials for summer

The retailer is selling an insulated fanny pack, which is perfect for keeping that rosé or craft beer ice cold at the beach this season.

By Caroline Jansen • June 7, 2019

Gen Z opts for personalized, interactive content over privacy

While 38% prefer ads to be targeted around their browsing history, a recent study found the cohort is less worried about how brands use their data.

By Robert Williams • June 5, 2019

Retail Therapy: Ikea cashes in on iconic TV show sets

In its latest ad campaign, the Swedish furniture retailer looks to "Stranger Things," "Friends" and "The Simpsons" for inspiration.

By Caroline Jansen • May 31, 2019

30 minutes with FabFitFun's co-founder

With a recent infusion of $80 million and over one million members, the subscription box service kicked the year off well. Executives may have a solution to keep boxes fresh.

By Cara Salpini • May 30, 2019

The inherent value of identifiable store traffic

Many attributes of the customer journey are very predictable and can be planned for to create and convert inbound store footfall.

May 28, 2019

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

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