Nintendo apologizes for Pokemon Go Plus retail shortage

"Demand far exceeded our expectations and production has not caught up, leading to product shortages," a Nintendo official said.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 30, 2016

Target boosts Spanish-language ads for the holidays

The retailer is boosting spending on Spanish-language television ads by 67% this year to reach an increasingly important segment of its customer base.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2016

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

GNC CEO bemoans 'badly broken business model'

The embattled nutritional supplement retailer missed expectations for Q3 earnings and sales, posting steep same-store drops.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2016

The home advantage: Can Google catch up to Amazon in digital assistants?

Digital home assistants are shaping up to be next year’s breakthrough technology product — and whoever wins the category will be well-positioned to mediate relationships between consumers and brands. 

By Chantal Tode • Oct. 27, 2016

Pinterest CEO: Revenues to triple this year, IPO not imminent

Ben Silbermann said the social media site is instead taking time to scale its advertising business and user base.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2016

Fanatics scores major expansion of NHL apparel deal

The athletic apparel retailer is becoming the official manufacturer of a broad range of National Hockey League apparel and headwear, and also wil operate on-site retail stores at marquee NHL events.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 26, 2016

Under Armour unveils Curry 3 shoe, touts new fabric tech

The shoe promises advances in directional strength as well as innovations in fit, impact absorption and traction.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 23, 2016

What marketers need to know about virtual reality — and why it may be worth a try

Virtual reality is quickly growing into a multi-billion dollar industry, but like most new technologies, it has its challenges. That doesn't mean marketers shouldn't pay close attention. 

By Peter Adams • Oct. 19, 2016

Walmart's Vudu expands with free ad-supported movie streaming

The retailer hopes to attract advertisers and a wider audience with Movies on Us.

By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 19, 2016

Under Armour, Fanatics reportedly score key MLB licensing deal

The brands are slated to produce on-field jerseys for Major League Baseball beginning in 2020, displacing current licensees Nike and Majestic Athletic.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 17, 2016

WPP programmatic division set to buy Triad Retail Media

The deal will extend the reach of Xaxis into a growing niche category. 

By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 14, 2016

Pinterest touts 150M monthly users, marketing enhancements

The social media site has been working diligently to prove its worth to marketers ahead of a widely anticipated initial public offering.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2016

Abercrombie & Fitch isn't just for cool kids anymore

In its largest-ever advertising campaign, the teen retailer is rebranding to the friendly phrase, "This is Abercrombie & Fitch."  

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2016

Can Snapchat be marketer friendly?

Challenges remain for brands trying to get in front of the app's users, even as the company works harder than ever to court them. Two experts outline which tactics are working. 

By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 12, 2016

Sears perks up Shop Your Way program ahead of holidays

Members will be privy to a special holiday pricing guarantee and a bonus in-store sales event.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2016

North Face debuts San Francisco pop-up spotlighting streetwear

The Urban Exploration store features protective gear tailored to urban consumers, a departure from the retailer's usual outdoor focus.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2016

Why Best Buy is betting big on virtual reality

This holiday season, the electronics retailer is greatly expanding in-store Oculus Rift demonstrations. Is the VR market finally set for explosive growth?

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 6, 2016

Heading into holidays, Amazon and Google showdown plays out in ads

Google’s announcement of an AI-integrated home assistant yesterday followed Amazon’s launch of an enormous Alexa campaign.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 5, 2016

Kik eyes social shopping future with expanded bot support

Kik Interactive is building an in-app shopping market via concierge and influencer bots that are both branded and brand-agnostic.

By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 5, 2016

Walgreens debuts Beauty Enthusiast loyalty rewards

Members will receive rewards points on purchases, as well as opportunities to receive free samples, exclusive promotions and new product information.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2016

Criteo acquires e-commerce ad exhange HookLogic for $250M

HookLogic partners with retailers including Wal-Mart, Target, Costco and Best Buy to sell sponsored ads that appear in product search results on their web pages.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 4, 2016

Why Casper got into bed with West Elm

The mattress phenomenon and the home furnishings retailer are hoping their partnership has all the makings of a sleeper hit.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 4, 2016

What retailers can learn from J.C. Penney's turnaround — and Lands' End's turn for the worse

Both J.C. Penney and Lands’ End have taken dramatic steps to reinvent their brands for a new era of retail. The similarities end there.

By Jason Ankeny • Oct. 3, 2016

Wal-Mart taps former Target agency Haworth for $900M media account

The world's largest retailer spent nearly $1 billion on measured media last year, according to market research firm Kantar Media.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2016

Target launches new website for tech startup pitches

The new web portal promises to help emerging companies more effectively communicate their concepts to the retail giant.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 29, 2016