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. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Updated April 21, 2022

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

Will Kohl's stores sprout new life with grocery?

Industry experts agree that larger stores need to slim down and boost foot traffic, but many are skeptical that adding grocery is a logical choice.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 25, 2018

3 retail tech startups to watch

Innovations involving messaging, augmented reality and AI took center stage at RILA's Retail CEO Forum this week, earning three young companies awards.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 24, 2018

Brooks steps into custom-fit shoe market

The retailer is targeting June for special order availability of its first custom-fit shoes, produced with help from HP and Superfeet.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 23, 2018

Inditex CEO outlines 'Four Pillars' of retail

Pablo Isla's prescription isn't easy: "Simply put, it means embedding the principle of the circular economy into corporate strategy."

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2018

Conversational Commerce: 5 trends to watch in 2018

The Retail Dive team huddled up in the podcast studio at NRF's Big Show to break down how the role of brands, technology and more will define the year ahead.  

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 22, 2018

How Bon-Ton came to the brink of bankruptcy

The department store retailer has been around for more than a century. But as its sales dwindle and debt problems mount, Bon-Ton must convince stakeholders that it's still relevant. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 22, 2018

Shoppers shifting from apps, websites to voice assistants

Within three years, 40% of consumers will use a voice assistant as an alternative to a mobile app or website, according to a survey from Capgemini.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 22, 2018

How retail omnichannel delivers a cohesive, seamless journey

Retail experiences can deliver a wow factor that can make buyers lives easier- further endearing them to a brand and increasing sales.  

Jan. 22, 2018

Pirch retreats from retail with new membership program

The company was a poster child for today’s brick-and-mortar goals with a highly experiential shopping environment, but has closed most stores and will now rely on the design trade for sales.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 19, 2018

Coty brings beauty to Echo Show

The beauty brand released a skill for Amazon's Echo Show, which helps customers get gussied up for special occasions.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 19, 2018

Retail Therapy: Balenciaga brings back the 80s with $195 scrunchie

As if that wasn’t enough, this week also delivered a $250 beer-concealing jacket and luxury outerwear for dogs.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 19, 2018

How retailers are avoiding the sixty-million dollar mistake

Retail may be recovering, but not every national brand has been able to keep pace.

By Devin Arnold • Jan. 19, 2018

52% of online apparel shoppers turn to Amazon

If retailers and brands can't compete with free shipping or low prices, they need a unique, high quality product, according to a new report.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

5 big takeaways from CES

Retailers played a big role at the Consumer Electronics Show with the first High-Tech Retailing Summit, and Amazon's Alexa absolutely everywhere.

By Laura Heller • Jan. 17, 2018

Looking at the 'reverse of the reverse:' Why 2017 wasn't all bad

At the NRF's Big Show on Monday, Lee Peterson of WD Partners encouraged retailers to rethink what they take away from a year of demise and disruption.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 17, 2018