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

Explore the Trendline➔

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

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

Google dives deeper into visual search with shoppable ads in Images

The search giant's new features make its platform more directly competitive with Pinterest.

By Robert Williams • March 7, 2019

Bonobos debuts women's collection, male allyship campaign

"The whole concept of male allyship is sort of the next phase in this fight toward gender equality," CEO Micky Onvural said.

By Corinne Ruff • March 7, 2019

The case for personalization

Consumer personalization is evolving rapidly. It’s imperative marketers meet these consumer demands.

March 7, 2019

AmazonFresh to feature sponsored products on website

The content, which will appear to U.S. shoppers where the service is available, will create a way for food brands to stand out.

By Lauren Manning • March 6, 2019

T.J. Maxx gamifies pop-up experiences via Instagram

Consumers can guess the total cost of the products on display in several installations curated by influencers for a chance to win prizes.

By Erica Sweeney • March 6, 2019

ModCloth debuts celeb-studded campaign for International Women's Day

"Against the Current" stars singer Halsey and several actresses, and includes a TV ad buy, out-of-home takeovers and mini documentaries.

By Erica Sweeney • March 6, 2019

Digitally native brands on the power of brick and mortar

Founders and CEOs at digital-first businesses at Shoptalk predict their business models will need to move beyond early strategies like social media marketing to preserve customer relationships.

By Cara Salpini • March 6, 2019

The shift to community-driven marketing

Retailers at 2019's Shoptalk conference discussed new marketing tactics which focus less on the transaction amount and more on building a brand community.

By Cara Salpini • March 5, 2019

How three ecommerce brands grow revenue by marketing all year round

Black Friday and Cyber Monday should not be the end-all-be-all for your business. Learn how 3 brands maintain momentum year-round.

March 5, 2019

Retail jumps to biggest buyer of mobile ads in second half of 2018

Retailers spent more on mobile advertising than the media, finance and automotive industries, a study by Smaato found.

By Robert Williams • March 4, 2019

Retail Therapy: Add this to the list of reasons millennials can't buy houses

Footwear retailer Saucony's latest drop feeds consumers' avocado obsession.

By Caroline Jansen • March 1, 2019