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

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Gen Z and the next-generation consumer

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

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

Study points to growth of mobile-based AI shopping assistants

A retail future dominated by AI, AR and VR technologies is predicted by a global study from Ericsson. Smart assistants will become the norm for coming generations.

By Dan Alaimo • May 8, 2018

Destination Maternity investor blasts retailer for 21% sales drop

The maternity apparel retailer is headed for a fight over its choice of board members with a group of investors who say the company has been mismanaged. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 7, 2018

30 minutes with Rent the Runway's CEO

Jennifer Hyman is leading retail into the sharing economy with well-oiled logistics and a truly disruptive model — one where customers are encouraged not to buy anything.

By Corinne Ruff • May 7, 2018

Frictionless payment, 2018 style: It’s all about social

The speed of payment is changing the retail marketplace. These innovations will be key to answering demand.

By Kevin Brown • May 7, 2018

Google: Stores are key to meeting immediate shopping needs

Consumers have come to expect free and fast delivery, but that trend is driving shoppers into nearby stores for immediate purchases, according to a report from Google.

By Dan Alaimo • May 7, 2018

Retail Therapy: May the 4th be with retailers' Star Wars promotions

The force might be better employed by helping retailers find the flaws in their promotions than by helping Rey find herself.

By Cara Salpini • May 4, 2018

Online spending passes $100B for the first time

A new Adobe report based on quarterly data shows that e-commerce and mobile commerce are still surging, and winter isn't the only season for holiday-driven shopping.

By Dan O'Shea • May 3, 2018

Amazon launches new private-label pet brand Wag

The retail giant, eight years after its marketplace debut, also released its first report on the small- and medium-sized businesses selling there.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2018

Sears launches online leasing program

The department store retailer first launched its leasing program — which, on the longest-term leases, can charge customers as much as three times the ticket price of an item — in 2012. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 3, 2018