Apparel sales fall on slower athleisure growth

The category is benefiting from millennials, the strength of the athleisure category and the growth of e-commerce, but those factors weakened last year, according to a report from The NPD Group.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2018

Amazon swoops in on Macy's apparel sales

But it isn't alone; Walmart, Target and Kohl's are also grabbing share as the department store behemoth sheds stores, according to new research.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2018

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How retailers are deploying in-store technology

Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.

By Retail Dive staff

Ralph Lauren tops Amazon, Target in Olympic mentions

Of the top retailers mentioned on social media so far, Ralph Lauren came in highest with a 38% share, while Walmart logged just 4%, according to Digimind.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 21, 2018

When one won't do: More consumers are paying for Prime and Costco memberships

There is now a significant overlap in customers who see value in spending the extra money to access each retailer's unique format and products.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 21, 2018

VF to sell Nautica, double down on North Face

The apparel company has been working to adjust its portfolio of brands in an era of challenged sales in the category.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2018

Retail Therapy: 6 Valentine's Day gifts to break your heart

These products were so awful — and, in some cases, so awfully good — that they’re sure to put you into cardiac arrest.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 16, 2018

How to close stores and still succeed

Considering the impact shuttering stores has on digital sales, retailers are better off transforming them into showrooms or BOPIS depots, writes Lee Peterson of WD Partners. 

By Lee Peterson • Feb. 14, 2018

Why generational marketing could send retailers back to the drawing board

While there's generally some truth in stereotypes, retailers that rely on generational marketing alone could be missing out on both the channels and customers they should be targeting.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 14, 2018

25% of UK retailers find tech disrupts customer connection

Most retailers are turning to tech for better customer experiences, but a new survey found that some retailers have been disappointed with the payoff.  

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 14, 2018

Target and Honeyfund enhance registries with actual experiences

The retailer is bulking up baby and wedding registry options, and another partnership with Pinterest is adding visual search technology to the registry app. 

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 12, 2018

How Shinola is taking its 'built in Detroit' mission national

A successful brick-and-mortar expansion hinges on connecting the store to its Detroit-based manufacturing mission, head of retail Travis Harrison told attendees of Future Stores Miami.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 9, 2018

Is the American mall dead — or poised to thrive?

In a new report, A.T. Kearney imagines the future of shopping centers as more focused on experience, socials values and services, similar to other retail centers around the world. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2018

Retail Therapy: For the love of Big Macs

McDonald’s is celebrating Valentine’s Day by giving away a diamond-encrusted "Bling Mac" ring … worth $14,000.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 8, 2018

Under Armour's 'Hovr' line is a hit

But when it comes to sports footwear, the brand and its rivals must pay heed to consumers’ growing preference for leisure styles, according to the NPD Group.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2018

Less selection will define retail in 2018

The market for unique, high-quality goods remains a highly competitive and increasingly saturated playing field with no clear winners yet, according to Canadian retail tech firm Hubba.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2018

Analyst: Walmart a ‘logical buyer’ for Blue Apron

The troubled meal kit company is starting to turn things around and could make for another valuable e-commerce purchase by the world's largest retailer, according to Gabelli & Co. analyst Matthew Trusz.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 5, 2018

30 minutes with retail’s top executives

In this executive interview series, Retail Dive talks with industry thought leaders about everything from marketing strategy to in-store technology and the future of retail. 

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Retail Therapy: How Nutella drove the French nutty

Apparently starting a riot is simple: just drop the price of gooey chocolate hazelnut spread by 70% and shoppers will do the rest.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 2, 2018

Why the Super Bowl is a touchdown for retail

Grocery probably gained the most from the Eagles-Patriots matchup, but apparel sales and ad campaigns still scored. 

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 31, 2018

Out of the ashes: 8 brands that found life after retail death

Retail brands bought out of bankruptcy can have a second life as an e-tailer or a product label. But will the afterlife of these retailers last forever?

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 30, 2018

How to thrive in retail's new normal

Retailers should be focused less on channels and more on customer journeys and emotions, writes Lori Mitchell-Keller of SAP.

By Lori Mitchell-Keller • Jan. 29, 2018

Google gunning for Amazon’s smart speaker market

Amazon Echo is leading the home automation market with an estimated 69% market share, but Google Home showed substantial gains over the holidays.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 29, 2018

Why online grocery could be a $100B opportunity in the next four years

Despite this growth potential, experts at the FMI Midwinter Conference said retailers and manufacturers aren't ready.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2018

Amazon's free shipping attracts 88% of shoppers

Free shipping is the biggest draw for Amazon customers, but an easy return policy and a wide assortment doesn't hurt, according to a new study by Epsilon.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 26, 2018

Retail Therapy: Ralph Lauren raises an overpriced torch to the Olympics

Making the country’s Olympic uniforms has its benefits … like being able to charge $125 for a cotton bandana.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 25, 2018