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

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

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

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

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

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