From screens to shopping carts: Decoding entertainment’s retail ripple effect

Exploring the connection between entertainment, engagement and retail behavior.

Oct. 20, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Toms names Crocs vet CEO and is drop culture winding down?

Jessica Alsing, who spent more than eight years at Crocs, is taking the reins at Toms. Meanwhile, one analyst sees signs of an end to the popular sales model.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 17, 2025

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

After more than a decade, Bombas is opening stores

The DTC sock brand built out its roster of wholesale partners to include Nordstrom, Dick’s and, most recently, Target. Now, the brand is taking on owned retail.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 17, 2025

Google expands virtual try-on to shoes

The company is also broadening access to its try-on technology, with plans to debut it in Australia, Canada and Japan.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 16, 2025

Why holiday season store experiences should be helpful but unobtrusive

Shoppers are often busy and stressed, and a retailer that turns the holiday rush into a smooth, enjoyable experience can earn loyalty without the need for flashy gimmicks.

By Bryan Wassel • Oct. 16, 2025

Why Target is embracing social-first marketing for its Woolrich collab

A campaign promoting the design partnership shifts from studio-shot imagery to lifestyle-oriented visuals and storytelling driven by influencers.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 14, 2025

‘We’re certainly not fast fashion’: A.k.a. Brands CEO

Princess Polly and Culture Kings chief Ciaran Long talks about delivering on-trend fashion and the conglomerate’s strategy on opening stores.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 14, 2025

Kohl’s categorizes gift lists by budget to highlight value

Gift ideas curated by price are part of the department store’s broader holiday plans, which also include expanding its assortment.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 14, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Adidas bets on safety footwear, Helen of Troy swings to a loss

The athletics company partnered with Glo Brands BV, while the OXO and Hydro Flask parent company posted a Q2 loss exceeding $308 million.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 10, 2025

Stitch Fix pilots generative AI style experience

Stitch Fix Vision uses tech to provide clients with an image of their likeness in different environments wearing shoppable outfits.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 9, 2025

Gap Inc. recruits micro-influencers for new affiliate program

On the heels of its “Better in Denim” campaign, the apparel retailer is turning to community connections to burnish its cultural influence.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2025

Meta streamlines AI use for brands with new business agent, creative tools

Business AI helps small- and mid-sized companies provide AI-powered sales guidance without the typical complications of using an AI agent.

By Jessica Hammers • Oct. 8, 2025

Naturium launches first pop-up event

The roadshow across Los Angeles highlighted the skin care brand’s new campaign, “Every One, Every Where, Every Day.”

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 7, 2025

The unlikely retailers winning Halloween

Consumers are expecting higher prices this year, but that’s not deterring them from spending on the holiday.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 7, 2025

Unlocking the transaction moment: How retailers are turning checkout into growth

Turning the Transaction Moment into a growth engine for customer acquisition.

Oct. 6, 2025

Incentives marketing: The next frontier for retail loyalty

Why retailers must unify loyalty and promotions to drive growth with smarter, targeted incentives.

By Isabelle Watson • Oct. 6, 2025

Will shoppers still follow where athleisure leads?

Brands that started off selling leggings are now offering cardigans, jeans and luxury bags as the category extends past its roots.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 3, 2025

Staples launches first ‘Easy Deal Days’ ahead of the holidays

The office supplies retailer is the latest to kick off an October sales event to entice consumers to shop earlier in the season.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 3, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Ashley Graham’s J.C. Penney collection hits stores, Etsy moves to the NYSE

The department store’s new collection celebrates curves, while the creative marketplace will move over from the Nasdaq on Oct. 13. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 3, 2025

Jordan’s first US World of Flight store is in Philadelphia

The location, the concept’s sixth worldwide, will open near Rittenhouse Square.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2025

Inside Victoria’s Secret’s new DC store

An event at the Georgetown location, which features a brighter ambiance than previous designs, focused on a U.S.-grown cotton program.

By Dani James • Oct. 2, 2025

Top retail conferences in 2026

These events will cover the topics that are top of mind for executives, including AI, customer behavior and technology.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025

Peloton raises membership pricing ahead of holidays

The company also deployed an AI system called Peloton IQ across all connected fitness equipment.

By Dani James • Oct. 1, 2025

Target plots retail, marketing blitz around ‘Stranger Things’ final season

Target is the only retailer running a national campaign developed directly with Netflix and featuring on-screen talent from the show.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 1, 2025

Retail’s love affair with incentivized reviews

The beauty sector relies on incentivized reviews to attract attention — and sales — while some consumers grow skeptical of their authenticity.

By Dani James • Sept. 30, 2025