10 Items or Less: When all else fails, embrace failure

Each week, Retail Dive editor Jason Ankeny weighs in on the industry headlines and trends capturing his attention. This time around: Agile thinking, mall options shrinking and craft (?) beer drinking.

By Jason Ankeny • Feb. 21, 2017

Retail Therapy: Love in the time of fast-food chains and retail supercenters

This year, Valentine's Day brought a singing telegram performer to Wal-Mart and sauce packet bouquets to Taco Bell.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 17, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Study: CVS Health's tobacco halt reduces overall cigarette purchasing

The retailer is touting the public health benefit of its decision to stop selling tobacco, but analysts say it needs to focus on the rest of its retail performance. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 17, 2017

Wal-Mart sued over questions of private label craft beer authenticity

The suit alleges that the retailer intended to deceive customers into buying a higher-priced product they think is craft beer produced by a small U.S. brewer.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 15, 2017

Report: Many anchors blocking landlord attempts to refurbish malls

"Reciprocal easement agreements” are preventing mall landlords from making strategic modifications to make their shopping centers more attractive.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 15, 2017

Is Trump's attack on Nordstrom fair or foul?

Everyone is talking about President Trump's skirmish with Nordstrom over its decision to halt sales of Ivanka Trump's merchandise line. Ten retail experts share their perspective on the controversy.

By Jason Ankeny • Feb. 15, 2017

Retailers can't escape Trump-related turmoil

Sears clarifies it still sells Trump-branded items on its marketplace. Meanwhile, Burlington joins growing list of retailers that have pulled the plug on the products.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2017

How Target's new chemical strategy could transform consumer products retail

The big box retailer's pledge for greater transparency across its product manufacturing and supply chain efforts garnered praise from consumer groups, who say the pressure's on its rivals.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2017

ComScore: Holiday spending topped $80B, driven by mobile commerce growth

Shopping via smartphones and tablets reached $17.1 billion over the last two months of 2016, corresponding to about 21% of total holiday digital spending, up from 17% in 2015.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2017

Nike launches equality campaign driven by LeBron, Serena

The new initiative, timed to coincide with February's Black History Month as well as recent Nike partnerships with community-driven organizations, includes a film as well as social media, billboard and poster promotions.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 12, 2017

Retail Therapy: Domino's says 'I do' to pizza wedding registry

In this week's Retail Therapy, the fast-food chain serves up cheesy wedding presents and Harambe is reincarnated in the form of a $99,900 Cheeto.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 9, 2017

Facebook giving up on Oculus VR demos at 200 Best Buy stores

Stores no longer offering virtual reality demonstrations will continue to sell the Oculus Rift headset and accompanying touch controllers, the electronics retailer said.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 8, 2017

H&M unveils new Conscious Exclusive collection using recycled shoreline waste

About 20% of the fast fashion retailer's products are now made from more sustainable materials, with H&M pledging to increase that percentage each year moving forward. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2017

Dollar disruptors: How discount stores are shaking up the grocery world

No longer a haven for poor quality goods, the low-cost sellers are building several stores a day and putting serious margin pressure on traditional retailers.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 8, 2017

Nike drafts Air Jordan to boost its golf game

The sports apparel giant is repurposing its Air Jordan 1 Retro High as a golf shoe, about 33 years after the design debuted.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 6, 2017

GNC mulling lawsuit against Fox over yanked Super Bowl ad

The 30-second spot — which reportedly cost the supplements retailer $5 million — was intended to be the latest step in a major rebranding effort.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 5, 2017

NRF: Valentine's Day spending on decline after 2016 record high

The number of people planning to celebrate Valentine's Day has slid almost 10% over the last decade, from 63% in 2007 to 54% this year.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 5, 2017

Retail Therapy: Kit Kat sushi rolls and J.C. Penney's flawless Beyonce defense

The confectionery brand rolls out dessert sushi while the department store retailer slays critics of Beyonce's baby bump photoshoot.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 3, 2017

Bringing theatre back to retailing: How place, passion and personality boost customer engagement

Retailers are investing in physical stores as a way to surprise and delight customers. But brick and mortar requires much more than just a building with staff to compete against disruptive influences.

By Andy Morris • Feb. 2, 2017

Javelin: 15M identity fraud victims in 2016, $16B in losses

The study identified a 40% rise in card-not-present fraud, and found that the increase in EMV cards and terminals was a catalyst for driving criminals to shift to fraudulently opening new accounts.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 1, 2017

Adidas, Finish Line and NFL's Josh Norman team on new shoe

Pro Bowl cornerback Norman is participating in exclusive digital and in-store content, including videos, blog posts and social media postings.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 1, 2017

Why off-price retail is rising as department stores are sinking

Analysts say chains like T.J. Maxx, Burlington and Ross will gain steam in 2017 as they plow ahead with store expansion plans.

By Laura Klepacki • Feb. 1, 2017

Banana Republic embraces 'See now, buy now' for New York Fashion Week

While many designers are showing their fall collections, the struggling brand is tapping style influencer Olivia Palermo to present spring fashions in February.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2017

Macy's sells Frango chocolates business to Garrett Brands

The struggling retailer still plans to sell Frango products in the Frango Café at its State Street store in Chicago and at more than 350 additional Macy's locations.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 30, 2017

Retail Therapy: Breathalyzing Tostitos and sleepless pajamas

Don't sleep on the latest lazy fashion trend: wearing your PJs in public.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 27, 2017