RILA competition aims to rethink retail for the circular economy

The tech competition, to take place in the fall, encourages university students to develop more sustainable concepts for the industry.

By Dan Alaimo, Corinne Ruff • June 6, 2018

Target expands same-day delivery across the Midwest

In just six months since acquiring same-day delivery darling Shipt, the service has been scaled to offer same-day delivery in over 90 markets.

By Corinne Ruff • May 31, 2018

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management. 

By Retail Dive staff

A look at the retail secondary market (hint: it's exploding)

As return rates spike, retailers are turning to secondary market channels to offset loss. 

May 31, 2018

Amazon puts live mobile tracking feature on the map

The company's Map Tracking service allows customers to check the physical location of their package and view an estimated delivery time.

By Dan O'Shea • May 25, 2018

Neiman Marcus adopts SaaS platform to boost supplier collaboration

The retailer will now be able to share and receive product data from suppliers like Prada and Marc Jacobs, which are already using SKYPAD.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 24, 2018

Kohl's boosts margins with 7% inventory reduction

The retailer's omnichannel strategy involves leveraging its stores as fulfillment centers, serving online orders while driving foot traffic to brick-and-mortar stores.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 23, 2018

Home Depot returns to Gartner's Top 25 with focus on omnichannel

The retailer had fallen off the charts for three years, but bounced back strong with priorities on inventory and profits. 

By Edwin Lopez • May 21, 2018

80% of retailers set to spend on visibility platforms powered by RFID, IoT

Many retail companies are ready to spend on technology to facilitate better shopping experiences, and they shouldn't hesitate, according to IDC.

By Dan O'Shea • May 17, 2018

To survive the apocalypse, retailers must think of retail as a service

Adapting to consumer demands is the new focus of the retail supply chain, according to the D3 Retail Supply Chain Summit in New York.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 16, 2018

Retail supply chain investments revolve around the consumer

While retailers invest in visibility and new fulfillment models, a joint survey from JDA and KPMG said lack of management commitment is a top inhibitor.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2018

Walmart sourcing executive lands at Target

William Foudy has more than 25 years of experience in the sourcing industry and has led international teams for brands including Adidas and Nike.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2018

Target tests more frequent, tailored deliveries to stores

The mass merchant's pilot aims to cut its replenishment cycle from days to hours while reducing overall inventory at stores, especially small-format ones.

By Corinne Ruff • May 14, 2018

Bulletin to open 3rd NYC store

The startup is forging a new retail real estate model based on leasing shelf space to brands.

By Daphne Howland • May 14, 2018

Macy's may not be closing stores 'fast enough'

In a new report, Morgan Stanley analysts downgraded the department store retailer, praised off-pricers and said that retailers spending on e-commerce will see fewer gains. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 11, 2018

Amazon grounded as feds let Apple, Fedex drones fly

Ten drone projects around the country are allowed to proceed by the federal government, but many retail ambitions remain on the shelf.

By Dan O'Shea • May 10, 2018

Walmart's Uber and Lyft partnerships end

Uber is pulling back on its delivery service, while a test with Lyft in the Denver market failed to take off.

By Jeff Wells • May 9, 2018

30 minutes with Rent the Runway's CEO

Jennifer Hyman is leading retail into the sharing economy with well-oiled logistics and a truly disruptive model — one where customers are encouraged not to buy anything.

By Corinne Ruff • May 7, 2018

Stadium Goods kicks sneaker sales to Farfetch

The retailer's collector sneakers will be sold on the online marketplace's new sneaker hub, furthering Stadium Goods' ties to the luxury market.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2018

Amazon to hire thousands of tech workers

Dwarfing the hundreds laid off from corporate earlier this year, Amazon plans to hire 200 in a Minneapolis tech office, 2,000 in Boston and fill 3,000 jobs in Vancouver, mainly with technologists.

By Dan Alaimo • May 1, 2018

5 surprising takeaways from Home Delivery World 2018

How Amazon, Walmart and Home Depot are tackling some of the stickiest issues in retail today, and we're not just talking last mile. 

By Christopher Walton • April 26, 2018

Will Walmart's BOPIS plan tower over rivals?

Walmart is back in build-out mode. Last year, the retailer rolled out 200 Pickup Towers across its vast store fleet — and at least another 500 are on their way.

By Corinne Ruff • April 25, 2018

In search of the real J. Peterman

"Seinfeld," Oprah, venture capital, bankruptcy: Catalog retailer John Peterman has endured everything the world has thrown at him. Can his company survive the digital era and the aging of its customers?

By Ben Unglesbee • April 24, 2018

Retail jobs shifting from sales to tech

The move from bricks-and-mortar to online commerce is having a measurable impact on the jobs picture in the retail universe, according to research from LinkedIn.

By Dan Alaimo • April 24, 2018

Amazon's app goes abroad with new international shopping feature

Consumers can browse more than 45 million items in their preferred language and currency and more easily move items through customs.

By Robert Williams • April 18, 2018

Target expands curbside pickup throughout the South

After abandoning the service a few years ago, Target's new in-house version is now expanding rapidly.

By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2018