E-commerce

ThirdLove unveils 3D online fit quiz

"The Fitting Room" is a new version of its Fit Finder quiz, and uses data from that earlier version to inform fit and style recommendations.

By Maria Monteros • Jan. 26, 2021

How DTC brands will approach physical retail in 2021

As cities empty and landlords look to ink deals, digitally native brands might have a chance to accelerate their brick-and-mortar strategies.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 26, 2021

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Small business

This trendline explores several topics facing small retailers as disruptions from the pandemic, e-commerce and broader economic trends continue to bedevil operations.

By Retail Dive staff

Ipsy launches personal care brand Refreshments

The brand includes products like body cream and razor kits at a time when the makeup category has suffered due to a shift in consumer focus.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 25, 2021

42% of retailers expect to restructure as industry revenue declines persist, BDO says

While struggles and distress abound, many companies are investing in e-commerce and other channels as the pandemic reshapes retail. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 25, 2021

Away CEO exits barely a year in

Stuart Haselden, who arrived at the brand from Lululemon in January last year, is leaving just four months after he became sole CEO.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 25, 2021

4 elements of the next phase of last-mile delivery

The technologies to move retail delivery forward already exist. The next step is fully weaving last-mile services into the retail landscape.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 25, 2021

Sponsored by TaxJar

Getting omnichannel retail right in 2021 - what you should and should not do this tax season

Omnichannel retail is crucial in creating an immersive, personalized shopping experience for consumers both online and offline.

MyTheresa IPO brings in $407M

After years of bitterly fighting over it, the growing online luxury retailer previously owned by Neiman Marcus is trying to start a new chapter.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 21, 2021

Google Cloud introduces product discovery tools for retailers

With the pandemic shifting more shopping online, Google wants to help retailers deliver a highly customized experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 21, 2021

DTC sock brand Bombas expands into underwear

With the new product, the company will sell three key basics categories: socks, underwear and T-shirts.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 21, 2021

Fashion apparel makes a comeback, focus on digital deepens, and other 2021 predictions

The pandemic, and recovery from it, will likely define the year as consumers look to refresh their wardrobes and retailers hold on to new practices that worked, analysts say.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 20, 2021

Thinx expands into activewear

The collection will sell through Nordstrom as well as the company's own website, and all products feature absorbent technology.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 20, 2021

What the holidays mean for retail in 2021

The pandemic altered the season in various ways, with consequences for this year and beyond.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 2021

With fresh funding in hand, Outer sets sights beyond outdoor furniture, rugs

The DTC brand snapped up $10.5 million to help it grow its assortment, build on its sustainability efforts and expand on its unique showroom model.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 20, 2021

Nike's apps played crucial role in driving engagement, 2020 digital sales growth

Its app suite underscores a philosophy of accessibility for shoppers, while helping Nike gather data on purchasing habits, personal information and exercise routines that can inform future marketing.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 15, 2021

Walmart e-commerce chief Marc Lore to retire

Digital sales at the retail giant have boomed, but the executive's trajectory through the company hasn't followed a straight line. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 15, 2021

Nordstrom tops list of most connected retailers: survey

A report from CI&T ranked 10 leading retailers based on factors like search, cart, fulfillment and returns.

By Maria Monteros • Jan. 13, 2021

Ads on Facebook may not be that important for brands after all, Forrester data shows

An analyst with the research firm studied what happened when companies pulled their advertising from the social platform during a boycott last year. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 13, 2021

GameStop adds former Chewy execs to board as digital holiday sales balloon by 309%

The founder of the pet products e-tailer has taken an activist stake in GameStop and called on it to transform — immediately.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 12, 2021

Affirm IPO hits $1.2B

The buy now, pay later tech company announced an initial public offering stock price of $49, but opened at nearly $100 on its first day of trading.

By Daphne Howland , Kaarin Vembar • UPDATED: Jan. 19, 2021 at 9:52 a.m.

Deep Dive

9 retail trends to watch in 2021

The pandemic will continue to reshape the industry and accelerate trends from consumer preferences to industry norms and structures in the year ahead. 

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee , Cara Salpini , Kaarin Vembar , Caroline Jansen , Maria Monteros • Jan. 12, 2021

Amazon, Walmart dominate shopping app downloads in 2020: report

Target, eBay and Wayfair also made the top 10 list as consumers increasingly rely on mobile as a shopping channel, per Apptopia. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Jan. 11, 2021

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7 key takeaways from massive online traffic this 2020 holiday season

Discover what 1.57 billion online visits reveal about the global 2020 holiday season. 

UPS expects to break weekly returns record with nearly 9M returns

The uptick in e-commerce brought on by the pandemic has exacerbated consumer behaviors that generate returns.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 07, 2021

Crisis Management: How a bad Q1 and a small assortment turned into a good year for Mack Weldon

The DTC brand's bottoms business is up "well over 100%" year over year as the company capitalizes on comfort clothing trends.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 05, 2021