Why the Walmart-Bonobos deal shows the way to retail's showroom future

The big-box retailer’s e-commerce acquisitions are about more than assets, they’re about taking on new mindsets, writes Lee Peterson of WD Partners.

By Lee Peterson • Sept. 28, 2017

Walmart boosts private baby line with 120 new items

The retailer also made a commitment to reducing chemicals — an emerging consumer priority — especially in products for babies and children.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2017

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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

REI, L.L. Bean rank among most 'human' businesses

Companies that act more human perform better than those who don’t, acquiring more new customers, increasing customer loyalty and even raising profits, according to a new study.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 28, 2017

Burberry uses Apple’s AR tech to engage app users

While other retailers are using augmented reality to sell their products, Burberry is using the tech to create a unique experience on its mobile app.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 27, 2017

Marc Lore: Walmart's e-commerce unit still 'feels like a startup'

At Shop.org, the head of Walmart's U.S. e-commerce spoke about the retailer's acquisition strategy and new technology. 

By Laura Heller • Sept. 27, 2017

Study: Cyber Monday now more popular than Black Friday

Analytics firm Euclid found that holiday shoppers are most excited about the online holiday this year as the popularity of e-commerce continues to grow.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 27, 2017

Wayfair service lets customers track furniture deliveries

The waiting is the hardest part when it comes to furniture deliveries, but a new delivery truck tracking feature from Wayfair could ease the pain.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 27, 2017

[Podcast] Conversational Commerce with Retail Dive

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By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 26, 2017

Millennials will hit the stores this holiday season

It’s baby boomers who are more likely to buy online, according to a study from consumer engagement firm First Insight.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2017

Gen Z wants more in-store tech

The youngest generation wants more AR, VR and "just walk out" tech, and they want them within the year, according to a new study.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 26, 2017

BJ's aims to turn holiday party stress into sales

A study commissioned by the warehouse club retailer notes all the many woes of the holiday party host that the company hopes could be reasons to shop at its stores.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2017

Halloween spending to reach record $9.1B

The increase reflects growth of 8.3% over last year’s record of $8.4 billion, according to research from the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2017

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

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