Take Care: How an indie store is merging coworking and retail

Becky Waddell launched a wellness-oriented office space inside her Washington, D.C. store and tapped into an emerging trend.

By Kaarin Moore • April 1, 2019

Sally Beauty brings Instagram shopping, Apple Pay to revamped mobile site

A "shop by solution" feature gets people customized recommendations based on their needs.

By Robert Williams • March 29, 2019

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Gen Z and millennials

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

H&M launches branding campaign to attract talent

Retailers that prioritize the promotion of their brand as an employer may see a recruiting boost, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2019

Influencer marketing startup Tribe snaps up $7.5M

The self-serve marketplace that helps brands acquire content from micro-influencers is also making a move into the U.S. market.

By Corinne Ruff • March 28, 2019

Asos, Dunkin’ boost engagement with poll stickers on Instagram Stories ads

Early tests show that nine out of 10 campaigns using the new feature saw the number of three-second ad views rise.

By Robert Williams • March 28, 2019

Wayfair opens first physical store

The Natick, Massachusetts, location features virtual reality technology and complimentary design consultations.

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Aug. 26, 2019

Nike reports strong numbers, faces racial discrimination suit

Growth in women's is over-indexing men's, CEO Mark Parker said, but the retailer's workplace culture has once again come under scrutiny.

By Cara Salpini • March 22, 2019

Retail Therapy: Fast-food chains serve up absurdity

Dunkin', McDonald's and Burger King attempt to feed consumers' appetites in a less traditional way.

By Caroline Jansen • March 22, 2019

Walmart CTO departs to lead Pinterest engineering team

The aspirational social media site is undergoing internal changes, including filing a confidential IPO with the SEC last month.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 22, 2019

Century 21 taps real New Yorkers in spring campaign

The iconic Manhattan retailer's messaging, awash in pastels, emphasizes the deals that fashionistas can find at its off-price stores.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2019

CNBC: Amazon suspends ads for products that don't make money

Amid a push to drive profitability for low-margin goods, the e-commerce company is reportedly pressuring brands to slash prices if they want to advertise products.

By Erica Sweeney • March 21, 2019

73% of online shoppers click on Amazon product ads while browsing

Nearly 90% of all consumers and 96% of Prime members are more likely to purchase from the e-commerce giant than other sites, according to a new report by Feedvisor. 

By Erica Sweeney • March 20, 2019

Nordstrom's Trunk Club adds Your Picks basics to boxes

The styling service's move follows rival Stitch Fix's similar introduction last year of add-ons like underwear, basics and accessories.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2019

Birchbox breaks out of $10 flat rate with price hikes

The beauty subscription box service is introducing a tiered pricing structure related to its loyalty program.

By Cara Salpini • March 19, 2019

With private brands, Amazon plays the long game

Contrary to recent reports, competitors probably shouldn't count on the idea that the e-retailer's private and exclusive labels are struggling.

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2019

Study: 93% of companies with a personalization strategy boost revenue

A brand's willingness to invest in personalization impacted its financial success in 2018, according to new research.

By Dan O'Shea • March 18, 2019

WSJ: Amazon tests private label pop-ups on product pages

The short-lived mobile experiment required shoppers to dismiss a window showing a cheaper alternative to a sponsored listing.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2019

Retail Therapy: Williams-Sonoma interrupts Easter dinner plans

In an attempt to take all the sentiment out of preparing family meals, the retailer is selling a $250 complete dinner for the holiday.

By Caroline Jansen • March 15, 2019

Sephora launches store-branded credit card program

Cardholders will receive rewards in addition to those they already get from the retailer's popular Beauty Insider program.

By Cara Salpini • March 15, 2019

L’Oréal deepens personalized skincare focus with uBiome partnership

New test kits revealed at SXSW enable consumers to submit cheek-swab samples to determine their skin health and receive product recommendations.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • March 13, 2019

Glamsquad to launch makeup line in April

The beauty service provider has capitalized on customer feedback to develop its own products, a strategy that began in December with a haircare line.

By Cara Salpini • March 11, 2019

Is home goods the next retail sector ripe for disruption?

As retailers push for new technology adoption, supply chain optimization and a digital focus, the space is being redefined and rearranged.

By Caroline Jansen • March 11, 2019

Indochino expands on the West Coast

By the end of the year, the men's custom suit brand will have 50 showrooms across North America.

By Corinne Ruff • March 11, 2019

WWD: Walmart cuts a deal with men's grooming brand

Johnny's Chop Shop, which launched out of the Topshop men's department, is selling products in 3,500 Walmart stores.

By Corinne Ruff • March 8, 2019

Retail Therapy: The brand that Ambush-ed customers with a $400 clothespin

Fashion is quickly becoming a game of reaching into the junk drawer and selling the first thing that comes out. But for several times its value, of course.

By Caroline Jansen • March 8, 2019