Holiday shoppers to spend 47% more on Black Friday, Cyber Monday

A study by RetailMeNot shows that the holiday shopping days are going to be bigger than ever — and the promotional period should last twice as long.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 22, 2017

Retail Therapy: Fall menswear is here to bare all

From translucent sleeves-only sweaters to dad-inspired potbelly fanny packs, Calvin Klein, Asos and other brands are encouraging men to embrace their bare-chested bods.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 21, 2017

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How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

Exclusive: Retailers don't think fast, free shipping is important to consumers

A Flexe survey shows a severe gap between consumer expectations and retailer assumptions, but retailers still might not be able to deliver.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 21, 2017

Is Bodega the next retail disruptor?

The startup was roasted on social media for cultural insensitivity after announcing plans to obliterate bodegas and mom-and-pop shops. But can the concept survive?

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 21, 2017

Consumers want personalization, still unwilling to give up data

A study by Oracle shows that 57% of shoppers want one-click checkout that can only be enabled through a payment profile, yet 67% don't want to set up such accounts.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 20, 2017

SEO is crucial for holiday marketing

Updated holiday terminology and frequent product content pushes can go a long way in seasonal marketing, according to new research.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 20, 2017

What’s in store for retail marketers

From artificial intelligence to the refinement of customer data, changes are coming. Here’s what the future could hold.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 20, 2017

Gen Z twice as influenced by social media as by deals

The youngest generation is the first to value social media more than prices when making purchase decisions, according to a study by IRI.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 19, 2017

Conversational Commerce: The year of retail bankruptcies

As retailers file for bankruptcy at a rate not seen since the Great Recession, Retail Dive sat down to talk through the biggest trends ailing distressed merchants.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 19, 2017

Lululemon launches first men-centered campaign

The yogawear and athleisure brand conducted research that found Americans' attitude about masculinity is changing.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2017

Ex-Googlers stir up controversy with Bodega pantry concept

The startup suffered social media backlash after critics accused it of pitting its unmanned food boxes, which are unlocked by users with a mobile app, against mom-and-pop markets.

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 18, 2017

Neiman Marcus unveils youth-centric Luxe Lab

In-store boutiques, featuring the work of emerging designers at select stores and online, are aimed at the younger fashion customer.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2017

Amazon halts Fire TV sales, but may have bigger TV plans for Alexa

Amazon may soon steal some thunder back from Apple in the TV platform war, as a new Fire TV product involving Alexa appears to be on the horizon.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 17, 2017

3 holiday marketing hacks

What a study of back-to-school subject lines can teach retailers about their marketing strategy for the holiday season.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 15, 2017

Retail Therapy: Balenciaga's sneakers run in the family

The Spanish luxury fashion house is betting a pair of $795 dirty dad sneakers will be a runaway hit.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 15, 2017

Rue La La and Dunkin’ co-design online fall fashion boutique

"Girl on the Go: Fall Style" highlights the DD Perks loyalty program with special offers to drive customers to the flash sale site and mobile app.

By David Kirkpatrick • Sept. 15, 2017

Beloved local New England chain Benny's calls it quits

Fans are flocking to the general store's going-out-of-business sales, but were likely buying their toys, bikes, housewares and auto supplies somewhere else.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2017

Millennials find store associates 'extremely important'

As retailers explore ways to integrate robots in store, ChargeItSpot's report finds that young, tech-savvy shoppers greatly value the human element of the in-store experience. 

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 14, 2017

Q&A: Why Addition Elle sees a big opportunity in the US market

Roslyn Griner, the Canadian company’s VP of marketing, spoke with Retail Dive about the brand's reinvention and expansion efforts.    

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 14, 2017

Consumers wary of biometric payment tech

A majority of consumers believe they will be shopping without cash in a few years, yet many fear the authentication capabilities that will help them get there, according to a new study.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 13, 2017

Extreme personalization is the new personalization

Modern commerce brands are changing the game and marketers need artificial intelligence to compete, writes Brian Solis of Altimeter.

By Brian Solis • Sept. 13, 2017

Amazon debuts new fashion line in Europe only

"Find" is the first major contemporary fashion effort from Amazon, and is accompanied by Amazon Fashion’s first womenswear advertising campaign.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2017

Apple expands on retail revamp, reveals iPhone X with Face ID

The technology company plans to unveil a store in Chicago that will reflect the new "town square" model, designed to create a more community-oriented retail experience. 

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 12, 2017

Simon installs ‘concierge’ chatbots in 208 malls

The chatbot evolution has been on the move for quite some time — and now the technology has made it into shopping malls.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 12, 2017

Fraud attempts spiked after Equifax data breach

The data breach could have a ripple effect throughout the retail industry if consumers lose faith in handing over their personal data.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 11, 2017