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

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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

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

H&M to debut 'see now, buy now' collection at Paris Fashion Week

As fashion houses like Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo and Tom Ford speed up their supply chains, fast fashion is getting even faster.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2017

NRF: Consumers' Super Bowl spending to decline from 2016

Shoppers are expected to spend about $75 each on average on products related to pro football's biggest game, down from $82 each a year ago.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 26, 2017

How Wet Seal washed up on the rocks

The struggling SoCal teen apparel retailer is on the brink of its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in about two years — and experts say that this time, it isn't coming back from the dead.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2017

How retailers can steer clear of ADA lawsuits

Core retail technologies can present accessibility problems for shoppers who are blind or visually impaired. But merchants can reduce the risk of legal action.

By Sue J. Stott, Amanda J. Beane and Jill L. Ripke • Jan. 23, 2017

Retail Therapy: Anti-Trump fashion statements and Costco's coveted golf balls

After 2016 was dominated by pantsuits and red ball caps, the knit pink "pussy hat" has become the political fashion statement of choice for anti-Trump protestors descending on Washington, D.C. 

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 19, 2017

Why holiday marketing sparkled a little less brightly in 2016

Marketing efforts were mostly unremarkable during the recent holiday season as brands resorted to tried-and-true discounts to attract shoppers and few succeeded at making an emotional connection. 

By Chantal Tode • Jan. 18, 2017

Report: Shoppers expect more from mobile in store

Enthusiasm for online shopping is waning, and store satisfaction is on the rise, but consumers want to use their phones to guide in-store shopping, a survey found.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2017

4 takeaways from NRF's Big Show 2017

Retail's biggest trade show has come and gone — leaving retailers with a lot to think about as they plan for another year of brick-and-mortar shake-outs and digital transformation. 

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 18, 2017