Target partners with Kendra Scott in time for the holidays

The collaboration on a collection of affordable jewelry and accessories will hit stores with holiday shoppers in the mood for good deals.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2023

How Dormify remains relevant with Gen Z this back-to-school season

Co-founder Amanda Zuckerman discusses how the brand is leveraging feedback from its community of ambassadors and customers.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 15, 2023

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A look at the 2025 holiday season

From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.

By Retail Dive staff

Radio Flyer to open first store this fall

The 106-year-old brand, known for its red wagons, is set to open its first store this November in the Chicago area where the company is based.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 14, 2023

Back to school 2023: Can marketing transcend the turbulence?

Top marketers from American Eagle and Amazon weigh in on strategy as the season’s spending forecast paints a gloomy picture.

By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 9, 2023

Amazon sets a second Prime sale for October, again

Last year the e-commerce giant also upended the holiday shopping calendar with its early event.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2023

Retail hiring slows ahead of holiday shopping season

The shift may reflect the ongoing cooldown of the market overall, according to an iCIMS report.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 3, 2023

What’s working for — and against — retailers heading into the holidays?

This shopping season isn’t likely to be like last year, or the year before, or the year before that, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2023

Retailers hail tentative agreement between UPS and Teamsters

While industry groups expressed relief at the breakthrough, uncertainty remains unless and until the new contract is ratified by union members.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2023

As student debt relief ends, millions of consumers will have $300 less each month to spend at the holidays: report

Peloton, HomeGoods and Old Navy, along with most apparel and department stores, will be among the hardest hit, according to Earnest Analytics.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2023

Uncertainty around UPS is ‘kryptonite’ to supply chains, RILA warns

The Retail Industry Leaders Association on Wednesday urged the carrier and the Teamsters, whose contract expires July 31, to get a deal done quickly.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2023

Back-to-school spending to tumble 10%: Deloitte

Inflation showed signs of easing markedly in June, but it will take consumers time to adjust, and discounts are in focus, according to the researchers.

By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2023

Retailers brace for hit to discretionary spending, holiday sales as Supreme Court nixes student loan forgiveness

Apparel, home goods and electronics will likely be impacted the most as households pull back further in order to pay down debt.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2023

Changes to student loan policies set to hit retail around the holidays

Apparel retailers have the most to lose from the end of the pandemic-era payment pause, especially if the Supreme Court strikes down debt forgiveness.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2023

Duluth Trading to lean on new fulfillment center during peak season

The workwear retailer expects more than half of its direct orders will be handled by the Georgia facility in Q4.

By Max Garland • June 16, 2023

Amazon plans further improvements to Prime membership as Q4 sales slip

As the e-commerce giant focuses on further tightening its operations, it will continue to add to the many perks members enjoy, executives said.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2023

Hasbro slashes global workforce amid challenging consumer environment

The move is part of a reorganization that includes the COO’s departure and a shift away from consumer products.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2023

Off-price Rack drags down Nordstrom’s holiday performance

But the retailer's seasonal results reflect margin consistency, and its focus on inventory management could pay off, some analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 2023

Inflation moderated in December, giving retailers some hope

The holidays led many consumers to buy more discretionary items, but they’re likely going to remain careful about their spending this year.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2023

Five Below to convert hundreds of stores to higher-priced concept

The discounter sees roughly twice the spend from customers who purchase Five Beyond products and has received positive feedback on the format. 

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 10, 2023

Macy’s lowers holiday sales prediction

The department store managed to maintain its guidance within its previous range, but its warning suggests that it lost market share, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2023

5 trends that shaped the holidays in 2022

From deep discounts to metaverse activations, here are some of the biggest influences on the season.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2023

US shoppers took on over $1,500 in holiday debt: report

Consumers relied on buy now, pay later, credit cards and store cards to finance their 2022 holiday spending, according to LendingTree.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 6, 2023

Winter weather stymied on-time deliveries in days before Christmas

Project44 data shows how challenging conditions on Dec. 23 and Dec. 24 soured what was overall a smooth peak season for last mile delivery performance.

By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023

Shoppers spent record-breaking $211.7B online during 2022 holiday season: report

Discounts also hit record highs, which were “strong enough to sustain discretionary spending through the entire season,” according to Adobe. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 6, 2023

Wells Fargo downgrades Target amid signs the worst isn’t yet over

The analysts, saying the mass merchant’s troubles may go deeper than many observers appreciate, have downgraded its stock.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 4, 2023