Nike, Dick’s release largest joint ad campaign to date

The two retailers have grown closer over the years, and connected their loyalty programs about a year and a half ago.

By Cara Salpini • June 7, 2023

Tupperware, Vera Bradley expand partnership with new collection

The expanded collaboration follows warnings from the storage container brand that it may not be able to operate as a going concern.

By Howard Ruben • June 7, 2023

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

How legacy beauty brands are aging down to reach Gen Z

Ever-changing trends and flashy brands like E.l.f. Cosmetics are challenging giants like Estée Lauder and L'Oréal to draw from a new playbook.

By Jessica Hammers • June 7, 2023

Victoria’s Secret expands Amazon assortment to include apparel, lingerie

The retailer opened its Amazon storefront last year with 120 beauty products in an effort to stoke sales within the category.

By Kaarin Moore • June 6, 2023

Amazon gives sellers access to Hexa’s AR, 3D tech tools

Through the partnership, sellers can create 3D images, 360 visualizations, virtual try-ons and augmented reality content for their product pages.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 6, 2023

Five Below sales up nearly 14% as it scoops up Tuesday Morning leases

The retailer is also on track to convert 400 stores to its higher-priced Five Beyond format before the end of the year.

By Nate Delesline III • June 5, 2023

How Target went from loud and proud — to silent

The mass retailer remained quiet after pulling Pride merchandise from some stores out of safety concerns. LGBTQ+ groups, human rights advocates and marketers say that sends the wrong message.

By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2023

4 innovative ways businesses are using kiosks

Kiosks offer a low-cost way for both retail and restaurant operators to deliver an enhanced customer experience.

June 5, 2023

Patagonia and Gap settle pullover fleece design lawsuit

Patagonia had accused Gap of deliberately copying its apparel designs and logos, saying they confused customers.

By Nate Delesline III • June 2, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Nike apparel returns to Macy’s, Under Armour founder sells $100M of shares

After backing out of a wholesale partnership in 2021, Nike clothing will again be available at the department store. Meanwhile, Kevin Plank sold 16 million shares to BDT Capital Partners.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 2, 2023

Patagonia sues Nordstrom, claiming counterfeit sales at Rack

The brand recently stopped selling via the department store and its off-price stores and discovered the alleged fakes this year, per court documents.

By Daphne Howland • June 1, 2023

Why is Adore Me selling in Walmart?

The DTC lingerie brand launched an exclusive line at the retail giant with the help of Gelmart. But how important is wholesale for the brand?

By Dani James • June 1, 2023

Instacart begins nationwide rollout of ChatGPT search tool

The tool allows customers to find products as well as recipes, food prep tips and more using “natural language” instead of keyword-based searches. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 31, 2023

Inside Google’s plans for improving paid search with generative AI

More efficient ways to produce and edit assets and ensure responses are relevant to consumers were a focus of this year’s Google Marketing Live.

By Peter Adams • May 31, 2023

Kroger brings digital smart screens to 500 locations

The grocer is adding units from Cooler Screens on the heels of a three-year pilot, with the goal of strengthening its retail media offerings. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 30, 2023

Aviator Nation opens first East Coast store

Located in the Hamptons, the store is the brand’s 17th nationwide and comes after a test New York City pop-up shop in December.

By Howard Ruben • May 30, 2023

The Vitamin Shoppe interim CEO takes the job permanently

Lee Wright joined owner Franchise Group as chief commercial officer last year, and before that held executive roles at Conn’s.

By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2023

Perfect Corp. debuts tool for finger, wrist measurements

More brands and retailers have released tools to let shoppers visualize nail polish colors, shoes, clothing and other items.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 30, 2023

Costco holds back on membership fee hike

As consumer spending slumps, the bulk retailer is holding back on its plans to boost membership fees and aiming to grow e-commerce and mobile sales.

By Grace Noto • May 30, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Dollar Tree margins pressured by inflation, Tuesday Morning IP up for sale

The dollar chain is seeing a pullback on discretionary purchases, while Hilco Streambank seeks a buyer for the discount home retailer’s assets.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 26, 2023

Mielle signs LSU basketball star Angel Reese as ambassador

The NCAA athlete’s name, image and likeness deal with the brand will include marketing, social media, events and a limited-edition product bundle.

By Howard Ruben • May 26, 2023

Studs opens piercing studio in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood

The direct-to-consumer piercing and jewelry brand now has 19 locations focused on providing a modern, personalized experience. 

By Dani James • May 25, 2023

Laneige joins virtual store trend to showcase new collection

Powered by e-commerce platform Obsess, the store has five rooms featuring different skincare collections and brand content.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • May 25, 2023

Target faces new backlash after pulling Pride merchandise in some stores

The mass merchant said it has celebrated Pride Month for more than a decade with special edition assortments, but this year store staff are enduring confrontations and volatile behavior.

By Daphne Howland • May 25, 2023

In massive executive shuffle, Nike names new Jordan president

Craig Williams will take on a new role as president of geographies and marketplace, while Sarah Mensah takes on Jordan. The retailer also named a new head of North America.

By Cara Salpini • May 25, 2023