Walmart launches baby line with Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard

The natural products are priced to be accessible and could challenge Target and Brandless.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2019

Sears unveils new Craftsman line

When the retailer unloaded its iconic tool brand two years ago, it was widely seen as a sign of its desperation.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 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

Pinterest unexpectedly files for IPO, seeks $12B market value

A successful IPO is likely to be followed by investments in building out the platform's offerings for marketers. 

By Robert Williams • Feb. 22, 2019

Amazon Prime members more likely to sign up for subscriptions

Memberships hold a lot of appeal to a diverse group of consumers, with store signups proving to be the most popular, according to a report by AlixPartners.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2019

Retail Therapy: The collection that's Supremely ridiculous

Nothing says "hypebeast" quite like a porcelain figurine of a half-naked baby cupid.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 22, 2019

Walmart pilots Garnier's virtual hair-coloring tech in stores

The tool uses 3D technology to help shoppers "try on" products for a personalized shopping experience. 

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 21, 2019

Purple rolls out adjustable pillow

The move points to a larger trend among direct-to-consumer brands in the space expanding their product offerings and their branding propositions.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 21, 2019

Neiman Marcus embarks on a quest for travel customers

Between March and May, "The Art of Travel" campaign will offer accessories, beauty items and apparel. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 21, 2019

ThirdLove expands to 78 sizes

The upstart intimates brand is working toward its mission to "help all women feel valued" by offering inclusive sizing options.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 20, 2019

Samsung set to open 3 experiential stores

As the mobile phone market languishes, the Apple rival may be looking to boost excitement around its technology products.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 19, 2019

Retail Therapy: These pants try to clear things up

Ksenia Schnaider and Asos opt for more transparency — and effectively defeat the purpose of pants — with these latest styles.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 15, 2019

The evolution of the 'quick trip to the store'

Brick-and-mortar brands would be wise to bring the convenience of online shopping to their physical stores, writes Adobe's Michael Klein.

By Michael Klein • Feb. 14, 2019

FAO Schwarz inks deals to grow beyond toys

As Toys R Us tries to return to a market devastated by its bankruptcy, the iconic New York City retailer is in expansion mode.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2019

Helzberg Diamonds debuts in-store AR feature

The augmented reality started in mobile apps, but the tech is now showing up in-store as the jewelry retailer creates a virtual ring try-on capability.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2019

Payless, Gymboree and the road to Chapter 22

Both retailers exited bankruptcy successfully once, now they're back in financial trouble two years later. What happened?​

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 13, 2019

Nordstrom revs up denim assortment

This is one of the first physical locations for Revtown, an online jeans brand founded last year by several former Under Armour executives.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 13, 2019

Clinique debuts skincare pop-up in SoHo

The store concept is centered around customization, with shoppers allowed to blend their own moisturizers, and is the brand's first standalone location.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 11, 2019

Retail Therapy: 5 ways to try too hard this Valentine's Day

Nothing quite says romance like the rug form of Colonel Sanders sprawled flat across the floor.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 8, 2019

Foot Locker injects $100M into sneaker company GOAT Group

The play comes just a month after the footwear retailer invested $3 million in kids shoe startup Super Heroic.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 7, 2019

New Neiman Marcus execs to focus on customer experience

Innovation has slipped from the upscale department store's grasp as it operates under crushing debt.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2019

Visual search seen as more trustworthy than other online content, study finds

More than 85% of respondents placed more importance on visual information over text when shopping online for clothing or furniture.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 5, 2019

Target expands pilot of new loyalty tier

The retailer needs a way to retain customers without its REDcard, gather their data and keep them away from Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2019

Target stocks women's body care brand Flamingo

The brand is following the lead of parent Harry's, which has been sold through the mass merchant since 2016.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 4, 2019

Aerie brings on Busy Philipps, Jameela Jamil for 'real' campaign

The celebs and activists will appear in unretouched images and videos for the brand.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 4, 2019

Lancô​me partners with Alibaba on AR game

The French beauty company released an augmented reality app in celebration of the Chinese New Year.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 1, 2019