What's different about Levi's

The brand has defined American denim since the 19th century by remaining a pioneer. Now Wall Street will have a say in its future.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2019

Take Care: How an indie store is merging coworking and retail

Becky Waddell launched a wellness-oriented office space inside her Washington, D.C. store and tapped into an emerging trend.

By Kaarin Moore • April 1, 2019

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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.

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Retail Therapy: Amazon is going to Coachella

The e-commerce giant will deliver Pedialyte and sunblock to festival goers listening to music about the trappings of capitalism. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 29, 2019

Walgreens follows CVS into CBD sales

With high interest and hype around the cannabis derivative, mainstream retailers and brands are swiftly jumping into the market.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2019

Department stores make a bid for relevancy

Legacy players like Macy's and Nordstrom have ramped up efforts to appeal to consumers. But is a facelift enough to entice shoppers back into stores?

By Caroline Jansen • March 27, 2019

CVS debuts CBD wellness products

The drugstore retailer joins the boom in consumer cannabis products, a market that research firm Brightfield Group estimates could reach $22 billion by 2022.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2019

12 retailers walking a dangerous line toward bankruptcy in 2019

From J. Crew and Neiman Marcus to Francesca's, Pier 1 and Ascena Retail Group, the retail space remains rife with troubled businesses.

By Cara Salpini • March 25, 2019

Retail Therapy: Fast-food chains serve up absurdity

Dunkin', McDonald's and Burger King attempt to feed consumers' appetites in a less traditional way.

By Caroline Jansen • March 22, 2019

Tommy Hilfiger launches 'Sport' athletic line

The PVH-owned brand is getting into the activewear game, where competition is heating up but consumer enthusiasm endures.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2019

Brandless expands health and wellness assortment

This is the latest in a series of category expansions, following a move into pet and baby earlier this year.

By Corinne Ruff • March 20, 2019

Framebridge steps into brick and mortar with DC store

It's the first permanent location for the DTC custom framing company, but another is already slated to open next month in Bethesda, Maryland.

By Caroline Jansen • March 20, 2019

The blunt truth: Cannabis retail is here

It's a growth industry where the potential is high, but retailers and consumers are both on a steep learning curve. 

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2019

ThredUP: Resale will reach $51B in 5 years

About nine in 10 retail executives want to get into resale by next year, per the resale marketplace's annual report.

By Corinne Ruff • March 19, 2019

Hudson Yards: New York City's latest retail playground

The Shops & Restaurants at Manhattan's luxe shopping center has finally arrived. But, is this innovation or just another mall?

By Lara Ewen • March 18, 2019

Walmart plans to sell a private-label tablet

The retailer is launching new tech that could help it compete against Amazon and Apple, although tablet sales are declining. 

By Dan O'Shea • March 15, 2019

Retail Therapy: Williams-Sonoma interrupts Easter dinner plans

In an attempt to take all the sentiment out of preparing family meals, the retailer is selling a $250 complete dinner for the holiday.

By Caroline Jansen • March 15, 2019

West Elm teams up with Rent the Runway for home decor rental

The partnership points to a larger trend of retailers making greater efforts toward sustainability.

By Caroline Jansen • March 8, 2019

Retail Therapy: The brand that Ambush-ed customers with a $400 clothespin

Fashion is quickly becoming a game of reaching into the junk drawer and selling the first thing that comes out. But for several times its value, of course.

By Caroline Jansen • March 8, 2019

Digitally native brands on the power of brick and mortar

Founders and CEOs at digital-first businesses at Shoptalk predict their business models will need to move beyond early strategies like social media marketing to preserve customer relationships.

By Cara Salpini • March 6, 2019

The shift to community-driven marketing

Retailers at 2019's Shoptalk conference discussed new marketing tactics which focus less on the transaction amount and more on building a brand community.

By Cara Salpini • March 5, 2019

Airport retail has a long runway — for the right brands

Luxury goods, vending machines, bookstores, beauty products: Everything is fair game in the high flying world of airport retail. And the tech industry is about to up the stakes again.

By Lara Ewen • March 4, 2019

Walmart acquires product review startup

Aspectiva is a natural language processing specialist that could help the retail giant harness the power of user-generated content.

By Dan O'Shea • March 1, 2019

Retail Therapy: Add this to the list of reasons millennials can't buy houses

Footwear retailer Saucony's latest drop feeds consumers' avocado obsession.

By Caroline Jansen • March 1, 2019

DTC brands reap the rewards — and risks — of taking a stand

Newcomers like Billie, Knix and AUrate benefit from customer relationships built on mission. But bolder stances invite scrutiny of their promises.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 28, 2019

Are non-shoppable showrooms a viable concept for brands?

Home and design publisher Hunker opened a house to showcase products from its brand partners and host discussions, but visitors can't shop the collection, raising questions about the business model.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 27, 2019