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Top retail conferences in 2025
Topics this year include AI, consumer trends and brand loyalty.
By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Jan. 24, 2025 -
Bath & Body Works expands fabric care collection to all US stores
The collection features laundry detergent and scent boosters, and the company hinted at further home fragrance products in the future.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Trendline
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 -
PwC expects 7% bump in average holiday spending, increased traffic to stores
Despite easing inflation, however, consumers remain selective and motivated by price.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2024 -
"Nordstrom wing of the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City" by Ben Schumin is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Simon taps influencers to draw Gen Z to the mall
A new campaign celebrates mall culture and invites people to be part of the experience, according to Simon's chief marketing officer.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Kohl’s kicks off holiday shopping with October deals event
The department store joins other major retailers offering fall promotions with its “3 Days of Deals” sale.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Levi’s gets nostalgic with Beyoncé in first chapter of new campaign
“Reiimagine” will reinterpret several of the brand’s iconic advertisements, starting with the singer’s gender-flipped take on the 1985 spot “Launderette.”
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Party City cuts prices on 2K items ahead of the holidays
The celebrations and events retailer said it’s responding to consumers, who continue to feel budgetary pressure.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: L’Occitane CEO departs and Crocs partners with Squishmallows
The beauty retailer created an office of the CEO to lead in the interim, while the footwear collab features three shoe designs and several Jibbitz charms.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 27, 2024 -
What to know about privacy laws when collecting personal data on shoppers
Retailers have moved away from collecting identifiable information from consumers, but need to be aware of requirements for the personal data they do gather, an Albertsons privacy official said.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 27, 2024 -
Lulus partners with Dillard’s amid wholesale push
The brand will launch a special occasion collection at the department store in time for homecoming, with a prom assortment planned for next year.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2024 -
Most holiday shoppers will buy a gift for themselves this year
Consumers will spend over $1,200 on gifts, food, decor and experiences for the season, according to JLL, and roughly 83% will buy something for themselves.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2024 -
Online holiday sales in the US to hit record $240.8B: Adobe Analytics
The number of purchases done on mobile devices is expected to grow more than 10% compared to last year and will make up 53.2% of all online shopping.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Lowe’s to offer October members-only sale
In a company first, the retailer is offering early deals for loyalty program customers.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Lego to host online, in-store gaming workshops for kids
The interactive programs will be held at select stores next month, while online events are hosted by gaming influencer Kennedy Rose.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Podcast
The Backroom: The state of the art of couponing
The team discusses a recent deep dive into the movement, led by deal-hunting influencers, and what it means for consumers and retailers alike.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Kay Jewelers to revamp store fleet amid new brand positioning
In a bid to attract younger shoppers, the retailer is updating stores, adding a new product collection and focusing its branding on authentic relationships.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Fytted launches virtual fitting room tool
The app allows users to virtually try on clothing from over 600 brands including Free People, Lululemon and J. Crew.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Depop can now generate product descriptions from just one photo
Sellers on the secondhand fashion marketplace can now use generative AI to populate product attributes for listings, including category, color and brand.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Amazon launches AI-powered video ad generator ahead of the holidays
Gellé Frères, a French skin care retailer, has already been testing the tool that can convert a single product image into multiple videos.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Virtual influencers gain traction
The cost, speed and quality of virtual personas are “only poised to improve as GenAI advances,” according to a PitchBook report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Deep Dive
No, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s why.
Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Perfect Moment to open first store in SoHo
The brand, known for its high-end ski apparel, will open in New York City next month to feature its autumn-winter 2024 womenswear collection.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Chubbies lands NFL licensing deal, names ‘creative director of football’
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will lead design efforts and drive strategy for the casualwear brand’s new partnership.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Retailers gear up for the holidays, Figs opens second store
Major retailers are rolling out early holidays sales events, while the DTC scrubs brand continues to build out its physical footprint.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 20, 2024 -
Brilliant Earth expands footprint with 2 Boston-area stores
The DTC jewelry brand has opened a new location in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and is planning another in Boston’s Seaport district in November.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 20, 2024