How will Google bust into brick and mortar?

It's reportedly only a matter of time before the tech giant signs the lease on its first permanent store — and just what its physical strategy will look like remains to be seen. 

By Corinne Ruff • Aug. 23, 2018

Old Navy finally brings extended sizes into stores

Through a new "Size YES" campaign, Old Navy is bringing its previously online-only plus collection into 75 locations.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2018

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

By Retail Dive staff

Urban Outfitters' net sales hit record $992M

Fashion trends and a robust economy helped deliver profits to all of the company's apparel brands, including staple brands Free People, Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2018

TJX sales up 12% on 16th straight quarter of traffic increases

The off-price retailer is living out a department store's dream, in which e-commerce doesn't matter much at all, and a steady stream of young customers are filing through the doors.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 21, 2018

J.C. Penney scores Big & Tall assist from Shaquille O'Neal

The retailer is putting up mostly air balls in apparel, but its new partnership could be a slam dunk as it grasps for a competitive advantage. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2018

Planet Fitness eyes malls for ongoing expansion

As landlords scramble to fill space left empty by traditional retailers, a mix of businesses are coming to the rescue.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2018

Ikea, Ace Hardware are consumers' top picks for home

Many retailers have spent time and money improving their online shopping experiences, but those that stood out excelled in staff knowledge and convenience, per a Market Force study.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Aug. 17, 2018

Most back-to-school shoppers shifting spend back to stores

Over 70% of parents plan to shop more at physical stores than online, due to the touch-and-feel nature of clothing and better in-store experiences, a Morning Consult study found.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2018

Retail Therapy: Balenciaga and the $250 key to nowhere

It takes a certain amount of talent to consistently produce this many useless accessories and still charge hundreds of dollars for them.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 17, 2018

Subscriptions demonstrate momentum — but also pitfalls

A surprising number of people signing up for beauty, clothing and meal kit subscriptions feel guilty about it, so there's a lot of pressure on retailers to demonstrate their value. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2018

Why a lawsuit against Nike could change everything — or nothing

The athletics retailer has been in the spotlight since March for sexual misconduct allegations, but having a strong brand could protect it from any lasting damage.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 15, 2018

87% of shoppers now begin product searches online

Brick-and-mortar can survive and thrive as marketplaces grow, but retailers must respond to the imperatives of the new shopper-first digital world, according to a new report.

By Dan Alaimo • Aug. 15, 2018

Is there life after VF Corp for Lee and Wrangler?

With high-performance athleisure on the rise, spinning off a sluggish denim business seems like an obvious move. But the company may be missing an opportunity for innovation.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2018

Most shoppers abandon their purchase if checkout is too hard

A recent study by Splitit found that over 87% of online customers are willing to drop their cart if it's too difficult to purchase, and 55% would never return.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Aug. 13, 2018

10 Amazon myths examined

The e-commerce giant has a reputation as the retail bogeyman, but which tales are true and which ones are exaggerated?

By Corinne Ruff , Ben Unglesbee , Laura Heller , Cara Salpini • Updated Aug. 15, 2018

Retail Therapy: How to sew denim on denim and charge $600 for it

In the crowded space of double denim jeans, R13 is trying to stand out with the usual tricks … an outlandish price tag and no fashion sense.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 10, 2018

Over half of Prime Day shoppers planned ahead for the holiday

If Amazon's big July shopping holiday is an indicator, retailers aren't the only ones planning ahead for the critical holiday season, according to A.T. Kearney.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Aug. 8, 2018

Off-price craze driving foot traffic to Marshalls, Macy's

Macy's and its off-price Backstage sidekick are benefiting from consumer interest in the off-price sector, according to a new report from GroundTruth.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2018

Walmart, Target lead for BTS destinations

Parents plan to shop early, inexpensively and soon for back-to-school items, and discounters are the most likely destination, according to two new reports.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Aug. 7, 2018

Study: VR, voice assistants aren’t must-haves for shoppers

High-tech features in retail stores aren't important to 48% of consumers, Bazaarvoice found.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 6, 2018

How Poshmark’s sellers made $1B off the ‘social mall’

The mobile marketplace is performing well in apparel, but could the temptation to expand make it just another Etsy?

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 6, 2018

Macy's taps Rachel Zoe for fall capsule

The department store is pulling various levers to hold onto its leadership position in apparel.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2018

Retail Therapy: Designer label fights its way into men's hearts

Van Heusen banks on a partnership with UFC stars to help men realize how easy it is to beat each other up in their business attire.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 3, 2018

Target unveils two more private apparel lines

New men's and women's apparel labels have inclusive sizing and are aimed at younger fashionistas, a weak spot for Target.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2018

Amazon's private label push is a signal to brands to focus on experience

In light of Amazon's recent focus on its brands, retailers need to double down on the one thing that Amazon can't offer — the brand experience, writes Sam Kliger, CEO of KWI.

By Sam Kliger • Aug. 2, 2018