Retail Therapy: Top Ramen steams up new clothing line

The market for brand love these days is so high that everything from noodles to Miracle Whip has its own merchandise line. And the products sell out.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 5, 2018

Lane Bryant, Vibes win 2 awards for mobile engagement

The apparel retailer and their partner marketing firm received prizes for engagement by the Mobile Marketing Association.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 5, 2018

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

Wayfair plots 2 holiday pop-ups

The online furniture company is turning to brick and mortar as it struggles to conquer online furniture retail.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2018

Brandless bringing pop-up to NYC

A physical location, even a temporary one, is an opportunity for the e-retailer to connect with customers and test concepts in a way it can't do online.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2018

Justice launches entertainment arm

The most successful brand in Ascena Retail Group is taking full advantage of its strong loyalty from young shoppers and their parents.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2018

Ross to settle $4.9M lawsuit over 'deceptive' price tags

It's getting harder for off-price retailers to stock big name brands, making "compare to" pricing fraught.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2018

Birkenstock opens first US store in NYC's SoHo

The new store demonstrates the enduring appeal of New York's historic shopping district in particular and of brick-and-mortar locations in general.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2018

A new and powerful marketing combination: Virtual testing using emotion

Understanding the emotional triggers of purchase intent improves direct mail response.

Oct. 1, 2018

Amazon jumps on mattress disruption with new private label

The AmazonBasics line could cause the market's upstarts to lose some sleep.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2018

Target private label collection spotlights women leaders

The company's latest partnership features Vital Voices, a non-profit organization that promotes the work of female leaders.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 1, 2018

Amazon, Twitch add shopping, enhanced features to 'Thursday Night Football'

Viewers of the live-streamed games on Twitch can chat and buy NFL merchandise. 

By Robert Williams • Sept. 28, 2018

Retail Therapy: Babies R Us isn't dead, it's just a Halloween store

The retailer's bankruptcy was unexpected in many ways — and nothing prepared shoppers for the sight of Babies R Us banners beside that decorative grave they'd been eyeing.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 28, 2018

Belk unveils private-label beauty brand

The regional department store joins rivals in working to recapture share in a market that has moved to specialty players.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2018

Kohl's to launch home collection with HGTV's Scott twins

The department store has cleaned up its stores and differentiated its merchandise of late, boosting revenue and margins in the process.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2018

Amazon opens '4-star' store in New York City

The new store will be a test of the e-commerce giant's ability to connect with customers through brick and mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2018

Study: 47% of consumers prefer email messages from retailers

Email remains a dominant force in digital marketing, but retailers have their work cut out for them.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 27, 2018

Will Nike kick up sales on Jet.com?

After a successful pilot selling on Amazon last year, the athletics brand will soon debut on Walmart's more urban, millennial-focused marketplace.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 26, 2018

Under Armour names new chief marketing officer

Alessandro de Pestel, the new CMO, also has extensive experience in fashion with brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Dior Parfums and Omega Watches. 

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 26, 2018

AT&T set to open retail store, cafe hybrid

The Lounge will feature AT&T products, as well as coffee, and comes just a few days after the company announced plans to open 1,000 new retail stores.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 25, 2018

Patagonia, Walmart, Gap work to get out the vote

Nearly 140 CEOs, including many retailers and brands, have signed on to "Time to Vote," with the aim of boosting America's relatively low voter turnout.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2018

Survey: 80% of shoppers plan to spend at least as much as last year on holidays

Mobile is likely to dominate the 2018 holiday retail season, as consumers spend more time on devices than watching TV. 

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 25, 2018

Can beauty department makeovers keep traditional retailers relevant?

Retailers like Macy's and CVS have made significant strides to update their beauty offerings this year, but it's unclear how effective they'll be against Sephora and Ulta.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 25, 2018

FabFitFun debuts Facebook video programming

The launch coincides with the subscription box service's new fall box, and future content will be pegged to seasonal sales.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 25, 2018

5 retailers making moves in subscription services in 2018

This year, many retailers have launched either updates to current boxes or entirely new offerings, with particular popularity in the kids category.

By Ben Unglesbee , Cara Salpini • Sept. 24, 2018

Are subscription services viable for independent retailers?

Small, local retailers are vying for a piece of the market and find a focused approach builds customer loyalty.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 24, 2018