Nike sells out of Facebook Messenger sneaker drop in less than an hour

This is the athletics retailer's second social commerce success story in three months, after selling out of Air Jordans on Snapchat in just 23 minutes.

By Cara Salpini • May 22, 2018

US hits pause on trade war with China

Just last week, a number of retail trade groups and executives testified before the United States Trade Representative on the potential impact of proposed $50 billion in tariffs on China, which may still be on the table.

By Corinne Ruff • May 22, 2018

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

Customer-obsessed retail experience is your competitive edge

The 2018 retail customer is always on, and that reality is forcing physical retail brands to raise the customer experience bar across the entire retail market.

May 22, 2018

NYC retailer offers gender-free experience

Phluid has no men's or women's sections and was founded by a retail veteran who believes there's opportunity in young consumers' rejection of gender as binary.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2018

David's Bridal taps new CEO from within

Before joining the struggling wedding apparel seller, Scott Key had led Gap Inc.'s successful Athleta athleisure brand.

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2018

Pier 1 downgraded as it works on turnaround plan

A month after the company reported sales declines and a three-year, $60 million turnaround plan, analysts say it might not be enough to avoid the pressures of a hotly competitive sector.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 18, 2018

Retail Therapy: Swimsuit fashion hits a royal snag

The royal wedding holds a lot of great traditions, but merchandise covered in the couple's faces shouldn't be one of them.

By Cara Salpini • May 18, 2018

EBay asks shoppers to share their interests

The online marketplace has launched a feature that uses customers' input on their hobbies and preferences to help build more personalized shopping experiences.

By Dan O'Shea • May 17, 2018

J.C. Penney gets burned by a cool spring

Captured market share in appliances and toys weren't enough to help the department store retailer, which is struggling with apparel sales.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 17, 2018

Walmart e-commerce growth rebounds

U.S. online sales at the big-box retailer jumped 33%, up from a 23% increase last quarter. 

By Corinne Ruff • May 17, 2018

Walmart to debut digital Lord & Taylor flagship within weeks

The new fashion web mall will offer up two shops — one for everyday brands and the other for over 125 premium ones.

By Corinne Ruff • May 16, 2018

Macy's thinks it has a 'winning formula' as it crushes in Q1

The retailer blew past analyst expectations for the quarter, giving executives confidence in the department store's turnaround efforts.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 16, 2018

Nordstrom, Starbucks incidents highlight retail's bias problem

Apologies can only go so far, and a lack of concrete steps to address bias could be particularly damaging for brands that depend on a progressive image and high levels of customer service.

By Corinne Ruff • May 15, 2018

In challenge to Amazon, Google adds YouTube to home assistants

Video has come to home assistants and the turf war between Google and Amazon is escalating with the addition of YouTube to Google devices.

By Dan Alaimo • May 15, 2018

Shoe seller Rockport files for bankruptcy

After a messy separation from Adidas, the brand filed for Chapter 11 with a plan for a private equity firm to take over and possibly keep some stores open.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 14, 2018

Sephora expands clean beauty label

The specialty beauty retailer broadened the list of "formulated without" ingredients and increased the number of brands sold under the label.

By Cara Salpini • Updated July 15, 2019

Macy's may not be closing stores 'fast enough'

In a new report, Morgan Stanley analysts downgraded the department store retailer, praised off-pricers and said that retailers spending on e-commerce will see fewer gains. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 11, 2018

Retail Therapy: Nike's shoe treadmill takes a step in the wrong direction

While the company was filing a patent for tech that helps shoppers put on shoes, Kanye West was evidently ripping off its old designs.

By Cara Salpini • May 11, 2018

Consumers walk away from poorly personalized experiences

Half of the consumers surveyed by Accenture Interactive said they have left websites because shopping experiences were poorly curated.

By Dan O'Shea • May 9, 2018

Has Nike hit peak crisis yet?

After the loss of four more top executives, the culture at Nike is under continued scrutiny. How the situation is handled could impact brand loyalty, trust and the bottom line.

By Cara Salpini • May 9, 2018

H&M turns to big data, AI to tailor store assortments

To keep up with online competition, reduce markdowns and reverse slumping sales, the fast-fashion retailer is customizing in-store assortments with data and artificial intelligence. 

By Dan Alaimo • May 9, 2018

Gen Z’s need for speed and how retailers can keep up

The two youngest generations aren't necessarily the same, but they do have a lot in common: in particular, a taste for Amazon, Nike and social commerce.

By Cara Salpini • May 8, 2018

How much upside is left for department stores?

Analysts with Deutsche Bank see the sector as "structurally challenged" and their report sent stocks falling. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2018

Amazon reportedly could grab 10% of retail sales by 2020

Telsey analysts see the e-commerce juggernaut as unstoppable, but others are not so sure.

By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2018

Happy Socks to open 30 more stores

The Swedish brand is coming to America with six planned stand-alone locations on both coasts, and according to founder Viktor Tell, "The sky’s the limit."

By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2018