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

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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

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

Retail Therapy: Neiman Marcus' new arrivals, frankly, miss the mark

For a retailer that's not in the best financial health, we're not sure a $7,000 hot dog couch is the path to success.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 13, 2019

Madewell releases Dickies collection for women, expands men's for fall

Owner J. Crew has been furiously working to grow the brand, opening stores as it closes namesake locations and shrinks its own operations. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2019

Facebook pilots 2 ad features to streamline social commerce

The social giant's announcement comes at a time when billions of dollars are lost due friction in online checkout processes.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 12, 2019

At long last, evolution at Victoria's Secret?

As L Brands executives try to reinvigorate the brand, they also wouldn't rule out a spinoff of better-performing Bath & Body Works.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2019

Finding the next unicorn: An investor's look at the DTC landscape

There's no formula for making the right investment, but a large market size and a brand with competitive advantages helps.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 11, 2019

J.C. Penney eyes outerwear with apparel line, concept shops

The struggling retailer is trying to get a slice of the category and likely hoping to avoid getting left behind, as it was with the women's activewear shift. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 10, 2019

YouCam targets New York Fashion Week fans with Instagram selfie contest

The app has augmented reality filters, artificial intelligence effects and editing tools for pictures. 

By Robert Williams • Sept. 10, 2019

Millennials, Gen X are the most activist shoppers

Consumers pay attention to companies' environmental, ethical or charitable records, and not just during controversies, according to a study. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2019

Target taking free loyalty program nationwide

The mass merchant said 2 million customers have signed up for Target Circle in pilot cities since 2018. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 9, 2019

Puma’s AR web app promotes new NYC flagship store

Customers can scan QR codes on signs and shoe tags to view branded content featuring the feline mascot.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 9, 2019

Retail Therapy: Cheetos 'Flaming Haute' bid to take on NYFW

The snack brand is hosting its first runway show to coincide with the New York fashion event.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 6, 2019