Stein Mart revamps loyalty program

In addition to doubling the number of points earned through its credit card, a pilot program is also in the works to expand rewards beyond cardholders.

By Lisa Rowan • Oct. 2, 2019

Neiman Marcus introduces 'Clean Beauty' online shop

The move follows a trend of retailers highlighting products that have safe or environmentally friendly ingredients.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 2, 2019

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How personalization shapes the retail industry

As consumer data becomes more readily available, a host of new opportunities have opened up for retailers that want to tap into shopper data.

By Retail Dive staff

Adidas, Levi’s, Michael Kors test product launch alerts on Instagram

Users will receive a reminder 15 minutes before a product drop, giving them time to prepare before limited-edition items sell out.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 1, 2019

Gen Z sways household buying decisions after seeing Snapchat ads

Though the majority of the group aren't the primary household purchasers, 63% of sales for CPG advertisers were linked to ads seen only by the demographic.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Sept. 30, 2019

Mattel challenges norms with customizable, gender-inclusive doll line

Kids don't want their toys dictated by gender norms, according to the toymaker's research.

By Barry Levine • Sept. 30, 2019

Retail Therapy: Hefty's new product is hot garbage

The brand unveiled limited-edition trash bags with phrases like "Feeling like garbage today" so consumers can channel their trashiest selves.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 27, 2019

Inventory-free showrooms 'super-charge' customers

Shoppers interacting with a brand at a physical location bought more, spent more and returned less, according to new academic research.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2019

Lululemon to shutter Ivivva brand by mid-2020

The retailer will wind down the kids business, including its online presence and seven physical locations, a spokesperson said.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 26, 2019

Despite economic concerns, shoppers to spend more on 2019 holidays

Millennials plan to spend 15% more than the average shopper and 25% more than baby boomers, an OpenX Technologies report found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 24, 2019

In-store shopping still popular across age demographics

New research from Blackhawk Network shows 28% of consumers are shopping in stores more often than last year, while only 9% are shopping less.

By Lisa Rowan • Sept. 24, 2019

Retailers shutter doors in solidarity with climate change strike

Patagonia, Lush and others closed stores and even their e-commerce sites on Friday as young people worldwide led protests demanding action.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2019

Retail Therapy: The one where Ralph Lauren and Rachel Green collaborate

In honor of the 25th anniversary of "Friends," the designer created a special capsule collection inspired by the fashion-forward TV character.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 20, 2019

Toys R Us, Candytopia partner for experiential pop-ups

The concepts include interactive playrooms and brand installations, and are headed for Chicago and Atlanta during the holiday season.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 19, 2019

Casper jumps on the CBD bandwagon with sleep gummies

The mattress brand is among the latest to capitalize on the $150 billion cannabis market.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 19, 2019

What is it about Tmall?

The importance of the trusted Chinese platform to Western brands that want to engage with shoppers in the country continues to grow. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 19, 2019

Sally Beauty announces private label credit card

The credit card agreement is an addition to the retailer's existing loyalty program, which has over 15 million active members, and will be piloted in 2020.

By Lisa Rowan • Sept. 18, 2019

Gen Z's worries about emotional health affect shopping habits

Young adults prefer in-store shopping to disconnect from social media and digital news, which are sources of stress, an A.T. Kearney study shows.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 18, 2019

Walmart reimagines once-defunct Scoop as private label fashion line

The boutique retailer, which closed its last stores more than three years ago, has a new life as an owned value brand for the retail giant. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 17, 2019

Michael Kors led NYFW social media engagement

Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger took a distant second and third, according to data from ListenFirst.

By Lisa Rowan • Sept. 17, 2019

Empathy: the key to marketing to millennials

To connect with millennials, marketers blend digital and traditional media, with an empathic understanding of what motivates individuals day-to-day.

By The Quad Marketing Solutions Team • Sept. 17, 2019

How TikTok can help brands get on Christmas wish lists

Hashtag challenges are one way to boost awareness with the app's younger audience ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 16, 2019

Charming Charlie IP sold for $1.1M in bankruptcy

The asset sale to a company owned by the retailer's founder comes after the liquidation of brick-and-mortar operations in Chapter 11.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 16, 2019

Steve Madden’s DTC sneaker line Greats tries on Facebook AR ads

The "This is an Ad" campaign leans into transparency and includes spots on Instagram and OTT media.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 16, 2019

American Eagle pilots TikTok’s new in-feed video ads for back-to-school

The campaign, which is part of a collaboration with rapper Lil Wayne, is the first time the video-sharing app is driving users to an external site.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 13, 2019

Gap Inc. taps global franchises to expand Athleta, Janie & Jack

The retailer is wasting little time in jump-starting growth as it prepares to let go of its best-performing Old Navy brand.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2019