Beauty brands stand to gain from virtual advisers

The virtual tools appear to attract customers who are engaged online and shop often.

By Nicole Ault • Aug. 1, 2018

Amazon and other uncertainties are driving M&A

Consumer expectations and Amazon's constant innovation are challenging many retailers and driving acquisitions, according to PwC's latest M&A report.

By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2018

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How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

Merchandise strategies key to pleasing 'savvy shoppers'

Trend analysis and customer engagement on social media may be critical strategies to avoid merchandise mistakes.

By Nicole Ault • July 30, 2018

Retail Therapy: Twitter plays the Trump card

After Ivanka Trump announced her namesake clothing brand would shut down, social media users roasted the designer turned political adviser.

By Cara Salpini • July 27, 2018

Wet Seal relaunches plus collection

A year after being bought out of its second bankruptcy in two years, the SoCal teen apparel brand is attempting to survive as a pure-play online retailer.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2018

Brookstone reportedly searching for bankruptcy loan

The merchant of oddball electronics could file for Chapter 11 if it finds a financial backer to take it through the process, The Wall Street Journal reports.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 24, 2018

Has Casper put traditional mattress sellers to sleep?

The 2010s ushered in an influx of bed-in-a-box mattress players that changed the way we think about the sector. But how much really changed, and where are the mattress startups headed?

By Cara Salpini • July 24, 2018

Back-to-college shopping season isn't as simple as ABC

Retailers must market to customers of varying ages and incomes — and who prefer brick-and-mortar stores to online shopping for back to school, according to a new Deloitte study.

By Nicole Ault • July 20, 2018

Retail Therapy: Wayfair's marketing gets trapped in a box

The furniture brand is trying to make personal saunas a thing, while Crocs thinks adding heels to its foam shoes is just the lift it needs.

By Cara Salpini • July 20, 2018

Online apparel sales rose 7% in 2017

Growing more comfortable with digital shopping, Americans made 21% of apparel purchases online last year, according to a new report from NPD Group.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2018

Adidas 'ascendancy' in question as Nike steps up its game

Wells Fargo analysts downgraded the athletic brand's stock as sales in Europe have declined and it faces surging competition, including in North America.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2018

Petco debuts brick-and-mortar pet wellness concept

The company acquired the PetCoach startup last year and is now bringing the formerly digital-only business to physical stores amid growing competition.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2018

Amazon breaks Prime Day records despite site crashes

The e-commerce giant's major summer sale, aside from being a lucrative sales day for the company, gives it a chance to wrestle with system weaknesses ahead of the big dance: the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2018

Carter's expands sizes up to tweens

The brand's fans will likely be pleased to know they can stick with Carter's as their children grow, but the children's retailer faces competition on all sides in the older segment.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2018

Most parents and teens dread back-to-school shopping

Parents' concerns about budget constraints set them at odds with teenagers, who want brand name products, according to research from rewards program Ebates.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2018

48% of consumers say hurdles deter loyalty program sign-up

Retailers are continuing to refine their loyalty and rewards programs, but a new survey suggests they may still be making it too hard for customers to join and enjoy the benefits.

By Dan O'Shea • July 17, 2018

Gymboree tries for reboot as back-to-school season starts

This time last year found the children's retailer in Chapter 11, driven there by an unsustainable debt load and falling sales.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 16, 2018

Amazon poised to grab half of online sales in the US

As its more lucrative marketplace continues to dominate, Amazon also faces a backlash as some sellers fail to live up to customer service standards.

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2018

Retail Therapy: The great Build-A-Bear blunder of 2018

Thousands of shoppers around the U.S., Canada and the U.K. swarmed the chain's stores for a deal too good to be true.

By Corinne Ruff • July 13, 2018

Victoria's Secret extends summer sale — but still gets no lift

The lingerie brand is "broken," according to Jeffries analyst Randal Konik, and that spells serious trouble for owner L Brands.

By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2018

Back-to-school shoppers are waiting for deals

Shopping patterns are mirroring Black Friday, with parents holding out for the best prices before opening their wallets. 

By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2018

CommerceHub taps former J.C. Penney exec as COO

The supply chain network is looking to expand its relationships with retailers and add new products and capabilities. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 12, 2018

Visa innovation center showcases contactless payment

Banks aren't ready and retailers are wary, but the technology is on display in a futuristic pop-up experience in Washington.

By Nicole Ault • July 11, 2018

Travel boosts some outdoor segments amid overall decline

As consumers devote more of their budgets to travel, they're buying outerwear and other outdoor equipment, according to a report from The NPD Group.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2018

J. Crew unveils inclusive summer and fall collection

The partnership with Universal Standard represents the most inclusive sizing yet from a brand known for its attention to smaller customers.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2018