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

Explore the Trendline➔

Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

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

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

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