Consumers want gender-neutral clothing. Some retailers are listening.

As demand grows for inclusive shopping experiences, brands are entering a category that changes the way labels and sizing work.

By Dani James • Sept. 7, 2022

Maybelline partners with Zynga for playable ad integration

The branded mini-game requires players to pair together icons to reveal a shoppable mascara with a customer review.

By Aaron Baar • Sept. 6, 2022

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

6 Express Edit stores to open in the next 90 days

The concept stores from Express are acquiring new shoppers and reactivating lapsed customers. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 2, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Sam’s Club raises membership prices and the majority of Americans approve of labor unions

The warehouse club is hiking membership costs for the first time in a decade, and 71% of people in the U.S. now approve of the organizations.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 2, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond to close stores, lay off staff as part of turnaround plan

The retailer also announced it has secured $500 million in new financing and will sell shares to raise additional cash.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 31, 2022

Bark inks deal to sell through Tractor Supply

The company is looking to grow its roster of wholesale partners, which already includes Walmart, Target, Amazon and Costco.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 30, 2022

7-Eleven debuts online merchandise shop in bid to be ‘more than just a convenience store’

The collection includes apparel and accessories inspired by the convenience store’s products, such as Big Gulp and Slurpee.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 25, 2022

Shopify adds collaboration tool to connect brands with content creators

The e-commerce platform is diving further into the shoppable content space as it looks to win over merchants.

By Aaron Baar • Aug. 25, 2022

Walmart unveils rewards program for Walmart+ members

Walmart Rewards allows shoppers to accumulate savings on select items and then redeem them in stores or online.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 24, 2022

Macy’s keeps a firm grip on inventory in Q2

The department store lowered its outlook for the year, however, and continues to lose market share, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 23, 2022

Bath & Body Works launches nationwide loyalty program, app

Bath & Body Works Rewards members earn points with every purchase, while the app gives shoppers access to exclusive content. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 23, 2022

Afterpay releases designer NFTs with exclusive merchandise, experiences for New York Fashion Week

The buy now, pay later company will donate all proceeds from the collection to the nonprofit Free Arts NYC.

By Dani James • Aug. 23, 2022

Hanky Panky opens first store in New York

After more than 40 years in the industry, the intimates brand is bringing its shopping experience offline with a West Village storefront.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 23, 2022

3 trends in retail you must know to attract on-the-go consumers

Insights from a survey conducted by Retail Dive and Waze reveal how to turn commuters into customers.

Aug. 22, 2022

American Eagle tunes into TikTok’s SoundOn for back-to-school campaign

The retailer used the feature to partner with artist Katherine Li on a custom tune that serves as the anthem for the music- and metaverse-oriented effort.  

By Peter Adams • Aug. 19, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Saks.com raises more capital and Outdoor Voices could sell itself

The e-commerce entity boosted its ability to borrow money, while the DTC activewear brand is reportedly mulling a sale.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 19, 2022

Retail CMO budgets increased in 2022: Gartner

Although marketers are spending more on social media, overall budgets still haven't bounced back to pre-pandemic levels.

By Dani James • Aug. 17, 2022

Walgreens brings in Starbucks vet for new ‘chief format concepts and design officer’ role

Min Cho will focus on “innovative store design and architecture which embraces creativity and functionality,” the drugstore retailer said.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 17, 2022

Kohl’s names chief marketing officer

Interim CMO Christie Raymond takes on the role permanently as she looks to scale the retailer’s in-house retail media agency.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 17, 2022

Walmart picks Paramount as streaming partner for membership plan

Starting in September, Walmart+ customers can access the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential tier at no extra cost.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 16, 2022

‘We’re not in the business of not making money anymore’: Casper’s new CEO on its path forward

After a tumultuous couple of years, which included inking a deal to be taken private again, Emilie Arel discusses the DTC mattress brand’s future.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 15, 2022

Wish rebrands in attempt to stay afloat against competition

The e-commerce platform unveiled a new logo and improved app experience after painful Q2 earnings.

By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 15, 2022

Pacsun collaborates with virtual influencer Miquela for back-to-school ads

After hitting its goal of reaching 2 million TikTok followers, the youth-oriented retailer is putting a heavier focus on the metaverse for Q4.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 15, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Tommy Hilfiger teams with ThredUp, and has inflation finally peaked?

The iconic fashion brand will provide shopping credit for certain items returned to ThredUp. Meanwhile, prices in July were flat month to month.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 12, 2022

Walmart reportedly seeks streaming partner to bolster Walmart+

The retailer has met with Disney, Comcast and Paramount as it mulls a tie-up that could help it compete with Amazon Prime, reports say.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 10, 2022