Retail Therapy: Lunar New Year breaks the piggy bank

What better way to celebrate the Chinese New Year than by spending $480 on a pig-shaped keychain?

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 1, 2019

Puma unveils a self-lacing shoe

The announcement comes two weeks after Nike revealed similar technology. 

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 1, 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

Drugstores dig into dental care

CVS and Walgreens have both forged collaborations in the space in hopes that consumers will bite.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2019

Neiman Marcus calls on BLVD for beauty touch-up

The upgrades are only at some locations, which will feature the luxury beauty brand's salon, nail and brow services, among others.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 31, 2019

Kohl's to bring Weight Watchers studio to Chicago store

The move follows the retailer's efforts to shrink store footprints with space yielded to Amazon and grocer Aldi.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2019

Contentsquare raises $60M to fuel user analytics

The company is preparing for another round of expansion after its latest influx of cash.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 29, 2019

American Eagle hands creative control to Gen Zers for spring campaign

Cast members were discovered on social media and then photographed themselves in a series of self-portraits using iPhones and disposable cameras.

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 28, 2019

Virtual reality for retail, marketing could hit $1.8B in 2022

According to a PYMNTS.com report, VR remains in early phases but related revenue could explode over the next few years.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 28, 2019

MLB subs Nike for Under Armour

The licensing agreement was originally awarded to Under Armour in 2016. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2019

WSJ: Amazon ramps up push for companies to develop exclusive brands for its platform

Creating brands internally reportedly proved too time-intensive and costly for the e-commerce giant.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 25, 2019

Puma steps up social justice mission with Meek Mill

The athletics brand will be the exclusive brand partner of REFORM Alliance, an organization backed by Mill, Jay-Z and the CEO of Kraft Group, among others, focused on criminal justice system reforms.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 25, 2019

Retail Therapy: Viktor & Rolf's latest collection is everyone's 2019 mood

The show featured gowns with bold statements. Our favorites? "I'm not shy I just don't like you" and "Sorry I'm late I didn't want to come."

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 25, 2019

Walmart-owned Eloquii partners with lingerie brand Cosabella

The limited-time collection follows up on other high-profile collaborations with designer Jason Wu and lifestyle brand Draper James.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 23, 2019

Almost half of Amazon advertisers spend more than $40K per month, study finds

Fifty-seven percent of brands that sell on Amazon are advertising on the site, with most focused on attracting new customers. 

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 23, 2019

H&M, Lyft give rides to customers recycling old clothes

The initiative is for a limited time and only in New York City, but could have long-term benefits for the fast-fashion retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2019

Lowe's inks multi-year NFL partnership as it kicks off refresh campaign

The retailer signs on as the first official home improvement retail sponsor of the league in a decade as it pushes new creative work and a tagline.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 22, 2019

Retail Therapy: 2 isn't always better than 1 when it comes to fashion

In an attempt to solve a problem no one has, this brand released a pair of jeans that combines two styles in one.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 18, 2019

Target private label baby brand expands into essentials

The mass merchant is taking steps to freshen up some of its brands in a cohort of private labels that has rolled out over the last 18 months.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 17, 2019

Patagonia doubles down on sustainability

At NRF's Big Show, CEO Rose Marcario discussed efforts to make the supply chain carbon neutral by 2025, and why taking a stand doesn't hurt business.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 16, 2019

Walgreens testing in-store coolers with IoT ad displays

The retailer takes a closer look at a technology that would allow targeted advertising for customers picking up refrigerated goods.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 14, 2019

Columbia Sportswear, other brands chime in on government shutdown in new messaging

The outdoor apparel and gear brand as well as competitors REI and The North Face are taking a stance on the impact of the shutdown on national parks.

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 14, 2019

'The right decisions are never tough decisions:' Retail execs on taking a stand

Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods and Levi Strauss provided examples at NRF 2019 of how to lead with conscience. 

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 14, 2019

Report: Amazon offers influencers commissions up to 10%

The e-tail giant is reportedly expanding its influencer marketing program, which includes running Instagram ads to target creators.

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 11, 2019

Retail Therapy: The Court rules in favor of this fashion statement

Thanks to Banana Republic, we can all feel a bit more "notorious."

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 11, 2019

WeWork debuts temporary shoppable London office

With this January pop-up, the co-working space continues to dip its toes deeper into the retail pool.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 10, 2019