4 startups that go head to head with Amazon and Whole Foods

Despite the convenience, millennials really don't want to buy everything on Amazon, writes Alexa Binns of Borden Binns.

By Alexa Binns • Nov. 6, 2017

Under Armour CMO out after just 15 months

Andrew Donkin joined the athletic apparel brand from Amazon, but is leaving following rough third-quarter earnings reported earlier this week.

By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Nov. 3, 2017

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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

Holiday shoppers slow to embrace chatbots, robots

Hype aside, 68% of consumers have never used a retail chatbot and 23% don’t even know what they are, according to an IFTTT study.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 3, 2017

Alibaba kicks off Singles Day on the heels of stellar Q2 growth

In the same week that Amazon launched Black Friday sales 50 days early, the Chinese e-commerce giant launched interactive games and a "see now, buy now" fashion show to entice shoppers during its Singles Day event.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 2, 2017

Amazon turns to Apple for AR shopping app

The e-commerce company's AR app pushes the envelope by giving consumers more than just furniture for their virtual viewing pleasure.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 2, 2017

Glossier, Stitch Fix among most disruptive companies

Moda Operandi and Casper, along with other innovative companies, rounded out the startup edition of LinkedIn's Top Companies list.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 1, 2017

Walmart dumps Danskin

The retail giant may be hoping to replace the iconic brand with one of its own making in the popular and very competitive athleisure market. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2017

Only 58% of retailers invest in tech to handle holiday sales spikes

Seasonal hiring and additional inventory may no longer be the best way to handle holiday shopping spikes, a new survey found.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 1, 2017

A peek inside Nordstrom's merchandise-free 'Local' shop

The store borrows from the showroom concept and is all about experience, as Nordstrom embraces the spirit of innovation to attract new demographics and better compete. 

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 1, 2017

Personalization is still lacking and shoppers are getting frustrated

Only 22% of consumers actually find their retail shopping experience to be highly personalized, according to a recent study.  

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 31, 2017

BJ’s unveils new mobile app in latest omnichannel move

As the future ownership of the company remains an open question, the warehouse club continues to integrate its in-store and online experiences.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 31, 2017

Facebook tops Pinterest, Instagram for last-click social commerce

Nearly half of social media users in the U.S. said they made their most recent purchase from the platform, according to a recent study.

By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 31, 2017

REI revamps #OptOutside

In the third year of the campaign, the outdoor retailer is launching a search engine populated with user-generated content.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 30, 2017

Walmart expands use of in-store inventory robots

Robots will soon be on call at more than 50 of the big-box retailer's stores to conduct inventory checks and give associates more time to spend with customers.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 30, 2017

Bon-Ton adds FAO Schwarz to boost holiday toy sales

The struggling department store retailer is also in talks with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to potentially sell off assets, Bloomberg reports.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2017

There’s still time to take a bite out of Halloween sales

It's not all about tricks or treats. Here's a look at what we can expect from Halloween 2017 and what retailers should be doing as the days leading to the hauntingly lucrative holiday wind down.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 27, 2017

How to win the whole holiday season

Emily Hamilton of FRCH Design Worldwide outlines what retailers can do before, during and after the holidays.

By Emily Hamilton • Oct. 27, 2017

EBay goes live with image search capabilities

Users of the online marketplace can now search for 1.1 billion site listings via image, as the visual technology becomes more popular.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 27, 2017

How chat and voice tech are changing retail

New chat channels are emerging as a real-time alternative to e-mail, along with other technologies, but a comprehensive view matters most.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 26, 2017

Amazon puts Alexa skills behind subscription paywall

The e-commerce giant is loosening its leash on developers, letting them charge users via a subscription model for additional skill content.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 26, 2017

Facebook could relegate retailer posts to a separate feed

The social network is looking to calm fears over a test which, if implemented, would pull public page posts from the personal news feeds of its users.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 26, 2017

American Eagle's NYC concept lets students do laundry while shopping

The new store also includes amenities like a "jeans gallery," as well as a bar and lounge with a view of Union Square.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2017

Sears revives the Wish Book holiday catalog

Given its struggles, who could blame Sears for taking a trip back in time with the revival — in print and online — of the holiday-themed book. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2017

Google’s Showcase Shopping ads aim to lure shoppers early on

The format is available to all brands for the first time, enabling them to group related products to boost discoverability when shoppers search with broad terms.

By David Kirkpatrick , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 25, 2017

Walmart reorganizes Home with a group president and new top exec for Hayneedle

Walmart is strengthening the home category with new leadership across all digital properties while one of those units, Hayneedle, gains an exec with a millennial-focused brand history.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 24, 2017