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

Retail Therapy: Girl Scout cookies are out for delivery

The organization partnered with Grubhub to get cookies delivered to people's doors this season.

By Maria Monteros • Jan. 15, 2021

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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

Macy’s opens second Market by Macy’s strip center location

The department store is moving forward with a strategy, announced before the pandemic, to run smaller off-mall stores, but it has a lot to prove.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2021

Hudson to introduce Amazon’s Just Walk Out tech in airport stores

The tech, which doesn't require shoppers to download an app, will first appear at Dallas Love Field Airport. Additional rollouts are planned for later this year. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 14, 2021

A closer look at RH’s Aspen ‘ecosystem’

The brand last week made an investment into a major Colorado real estate development, which includes stores, restaurants, residences and a spa.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 14, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond taps Target, Macy's vets to build out its marketing team

Jim Reath will serve as senior vice president of marketing, while Kristi Argyilan will act as senior vice president of brand innovation.

By Caroline Jansen • 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

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 Moore , Caroline Jansen , Maria Monteros • Jan. 12, 2021

J.C. Penney revamps activewear private brand as the category surges

The department store, fresh out of bankruptcy, is upgrading its private labels and introducing new ones, a strategy Target has pursued with great success.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2021

Retail Therapy: 6 retail moments we're happy to have left in 2020

While the pandemic disrupted nearly every aspect of our lives, there was one thing we all could count on: brands cashing in on absurdity.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 8, 2021

As comfort clothing grows, Athleta launches into sleepwear

The Gap-owned brand pitched sleepwear as a "natural extension" that could introduce new customers to its products.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 6, 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. 5, 2021

Walmart boosts new advertisers on media network by 40%

A self-serve platform that launched in January is now responsible for half of the retail chain's ad revenue from sponsored products.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 22, 2020

Study: Influencer impact up 57% amid shift to Instagram Stories, TikTok

While the number of Instagram #ad posts declined this year, sponsored Stories on the platform and TikTok activity rose, Klear found.

By Chris Kelly • Dec. 22, 2020

Retail Therapy: Party City says 'FU' to 2020

As the year that was defined by disruption and uncertainty comes to a close, the retailer is gearing up for the celebration of a lifetime.

By Caroline Jansen , Maria Monteros • Dec. 18, 2020

With an end to pandemic struggles in sight, beauty looks toward a prettier future

Unlike apparel, which will face a longer recovery, beauty could be back to 2019 levels by the first half of 2021, according to McKinsey.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 17, 2020

Rebag opens micro-store in NYC

Customers can both shop and sell their luxury accessories at the new 180-square-foot store at The Shops at Columbus Circle. 

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 17, 2020

Instagram debuts Shopping in Reels

Brands and creators can tag products in the videos they post, which users are able to view or purchase from directly.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond, Shipt partner on same-day delivery promotion

Free, same-day delivery will be available for a limited time as part of an effort to help customers beat the holiday shipping rush. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2020

Revlon names new CMO after financing deal

Martine Williamson returns to the beauty brand, this time as chief marketing officer.

By Maria Monteros • Dec. 14, 2020

'We're about millimeters in terms of fit': How Wacoal and Lively found a shared purpose

Michelle Cordeiro Grant's startup was acquired last year by the department store mainstay, but the two have more in common than appears at first blush.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 14, 2020

Retail Therapy: Ikea flatpacks its way into the holidays

The Swedish furniture retailer created a kit to transform some of its most famous furniture pieces into easily assembled sweet treats.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 11, 2020

Tastemade feasts on shoppable video as mobile viewership grows

Collaborations with Amazon and Walmart foretell the future of mobile video, the digital media company says.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 11, 2020

David's Bridal unveils loyalty program

The service allows brides to accrue points for gifts like honeymoons and luxury handbags, with the help of wedding guests and friends.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 9, 2020

Ikea halts production of catalog after 70 years

The move is part of an ongoing effort from the Swedish furniture retailer to focus on its digital channels.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 8, 2020