Is Cyber Monday just a myth?

Cyber Monday is a concept that has been around for more than a decade. But is it the monumental shopping day consumers think it is? 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 29, 2014

Twitter launches Twitter Offers: Discounts claimed through tweets

Users can send the tweeted discounts directly to their credit or debit card after linking it with Twitter.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 26, 2014

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Gen Z and millennials

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

'Frozen' beats out Barbie for top holiday toy spot

Barbie is having trouble competing with Disney’s movie sensation as sales of the iconic doll continue to fall.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2014

Wal-Mart's chief merchandising officer departs

Duncan Mac Naughton joined Wal-Mart in 2009, where he started as chief merchandising officer of Wal-Mart Canada.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 25, 2014

Nike will sponsor US Olympic team through 2020

Team USA will be outfitted in Nike for games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Tokyo, and Rio for the Summer, Winter, and Paralympic Games.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Retailers giving back this holiday season

For many retailers, it’s not just about racking up sales during this do-or-die time of year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Report: Cyber Monday drives shoppers to stores

More than a third of shoppers will go to a physical store in search of Cyber Monday deals, according to a report by the International Council of Shopping Centers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Old Navy gives a little in battle over plus-size apparel

The Gap Inc. brand has been criticized for charging women more than men for plus-sized jeans.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Black Friday: A quick-and-dirty guide for retailers

From its unusual origins to key statistics, here's everything you need to know about retail's big day. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 21, 2014

Zappos opens first brick-and-mortar store

The e-commerce retailer has opened a 20,000 square-foot pop-up store near its Las Vegas headquarters.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2014

Are retailers ruining Thanksgiving?

There are two kinds of retailers this year: Those making a point of being open on Thanksgiving and those making a point of being closed. But what is the better strategy?

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2014

Target adds in-store features to shopping app

Maps, shopping lists, location services, and search are now live in time for the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014

49% of Hispanic shoppers saving holiday shopping for Black Friday

To capture the dollars of this powerful consumer group, retailers should employ some culturally relevant customer experiences.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014

Are flash sales just a flash in the pan?

The flash sales model appealed to plenty of people for a while. But these days most of them seem to be investors, not consumers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2014

Wal-Mart announces 5 days of 'Black Friday'

The retailer is calling its event “New Black Friday,” running extended hours and special sales from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2014

RadioShack scales back Thanksgiving Day hours after protests

The plan was to open all day beginning at 8 a.m., but the retailer will now close between noon and 5 p.m.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2014

Robots, tablets and apps: In-store tech beyond payments

Although all the talk these days seems to be centered around mobile payments, some retailers are getting geek-tastic about other in-store technologies.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2014

RadioShack taps Weird Al for holiday ads

The retailer is once again celebrating its place outside of “cool” to get everyone’s attention.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 10, 2014

How America's biggest retailers and shippers are preparing for the holiday season

The retail sphere is ramping up for this year's $616.9 million holiday season. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 7, 2014

Protestors notice change in Victoria's Secret campaign

The lingerie and apparel retailer has faced a backlash against its “Perfect Body” campaign, and it may not be over.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2014

Going abroad: 7 realities retailers should know before global expansion

Expanding to other countries can be a way to boost growth — but it can be trickier than retailers may realize.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2014

Target selling some items at NYC's Story concept store

CEO Brian Cornell agreed to sell some Target products at the concept store after visiting Story's New York City location.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2014

American Eagle's Aerie sales rise after nixing Photoshop

The lingerie brand has produced ads with thin and beautiful models who have visible flaws, and customers are buying it.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2014

From catalog to success: The evolution of 3 retailers

There are multiple ways to make it in retail. Here, a look at three retailers' unique beginnings, and the transformations that ensued as the brands took off. 

By Alex Nowicki • Nov. 3, 2014

Black Friday is coming: How to prepare for the kick-start of the holiday season

Faced with rising expenses and stagnant wages, nearly half of consumers have already started their holiday shopping. And they're looking for deals.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2014