Why retailers are embracing rooftop gardens

Fueled by consumers’ increased interest in local foods, more merchants are bringing growing in-house.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 5, 2016

Mall of America gets new interactive info kiosks from Express Image

The kiosks feature a search function, step-by-step directions, dynamic pop-ups and text-to-phone features.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 4, 2016

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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

Retail Therapy: Orange you impressed by Cheetos' luxury apparel?

The snack brand sold out of cheese-scented cologne and flaming hot tights. Meanwhile, one retailer thinks your smartphone needs to relax and recharge.

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 1, 2016

Hacked, embellished, high-waisted and premium: 6 fashion experts on the denim that will dominate 2017

Brands like Gap, LVMH, Levi Strauss, Citizens of Humanity and VF are spearheading a premium denim renaissance that now accounts for more than a quarter of the jeanswear market. Here's what’s new in denim — and what’s next.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 30, 2016

Department store guru says discounts are like 'a cancer'

Allen Questrom, who has led department stores like J.C. Penney and Macy’s, says retailers are relying too heavily on promotions and not enough on merchandising, presentation and customer service.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2016

4 takeaways from Cyber Monday 2016

Another Cyber Monday, another website outage fiasco. This year, Gap Inc. brands Old Navy and Banana Republic suffered disruptions for much of the afternoon.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 30, 2016

EBay pop-up uses biometrics to ease gift-buying stress

A study from eBay and analytics firm Lightwave suggests the pressure of holiday shopping stress is akin to running a marathon, and that 60% of shoppers hit a "wall of disenchantment" after only about 32 minutes, feeling too fatigued to go on.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 29, 2016

Report: iPhones in highest demand for holiday gifts

Analysts have worried that Apple didn’t innovate its devices much, but Piper Jaffray’s fifth annual Holiday Spending Intentions Survey found that the iPhone remains the most requested gift this year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 29, 2016

Under Armour app tracks how much people ate — and exercised — on Thanksgiving Day

MyFitnessPal app users across the country burned more calories on Turkey Day than on an average non-holiday Thursday, the athletic gear retailer found.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 28, 2016

UPDATE: Cyber Monday sales surge to record $3.45B

Sales topped forecasts of $3.36 billion, which would have just edged past Black Friday's record-setting $3.34 billion in online purchases, according to Adobe Digital Insights.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 28, 2016

The winners and losers of Black Friday 2016

Online shopping scaled new highs, and civility plunged to new lows. Here's what you need to know.

By Jason Ankeny • Nov. 28, 2016

UPDATE Mobile shoppers fuel surging Black Friday online sales

Online sales reached $490 million on Black Friday morning, with mobile generating 57% of visits and a hearty 40% chunk of sales, according to Adobe Digital Insights.

By Corinne Ruff, Jason Ankeny • Nov. 25, 2016

Google Maps update steers shoppers during Black Friday traffic frenzy

The new Maps update is designed to help consumers more efficiently manage their time as they plan to visit stores, bars and other businesses likely to be crowded during the holiday season.  

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 23, 2016

6 shopping trends that will dominate Black Friday 2016

Black Friday still looms large on the retail calendar, but digital disruptions and pre-holiday sales are redefining its role. Here's what merchants need to know.

By Jason Ankeny • Nov. 22, 2016

5 mistakes from Black Fridays past — and how retailers can avoid them

Retailers won't bask in the bounty of Black Friday sales before first navigating these pitfalls.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 21, 2016

Under Armour plummets after latest Steph Curry shoe sputters

Investors panicked after Foot Locker CEO Richard Johnson said the Curry 3 is off to a slow start.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2016

Report: Election anxiety cost retailers $800M in online sales

It remains to be seen how much the election could hurt sales overall this season, or whether Black Friday can make up for any shortfall.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2016

Retail Therapy: Something strange is afoot at Zara

One fast-fashion customer smells a rat. Meanwhile, two Best Buy customers have been camping out for Black Friday for weeks.  

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 17, 2016

How UPS stays steady in center of e-commerce shipping storm

Despite Amazon's shipping ambitions and myriad other forces driving market upheaval, UPS continues to invest in a future defined by e-commerce opportunities and obstacles.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2016

Wayfair expands virtual reality universe with IdeaSpace

The application, developed for Google’s new Daydream mobile VR platform, allows customers to shop a variety of virtual, custom-designed rooms.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 13, 2016

Survey: Speedy delivery top of mind for holiday shoppers

A Deloitte survey shows 83% of shoppers now consider “fast” shipping to mean delivery within two days, and free shipping is expected.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2016

Retail Therapy: Clinton loses, but pantsuits are forever

Some consumers are fired up about President Trump... others are setting their shoes on fire.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 10, 2016

What President Trump means for retailers

Here’s how the Republican president-elect's administration could impact trade, tax reform and labor issues.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 9, 2016

Study: Retailers abandon generic mobile coupons during holidays

Only 8% of chief marketing officers plan on using generic mobile coupons this year, compared to 34% in 2015.

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 8, 2016

How Target can refresh its failing grocery business

The retailer's grocery effort suffered another blow with the abrupt resignation of department head Anne Dament. Eight experts debate how (and if) Target can turn it around.    

By Jason Ankeny • Nov. 8, 2016