Walmart teams with Netflix on exclusive products, digital storefront

The partnership gives the retailer access to the streaming platform's viewership as it establishes itself as a major destination for fan merchandise.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 11, 2021

Sam's Club unveils first holiday catalog

The retailer is also holding twice as many shopping events throughout the season so its members can shop early. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 11, 2021

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The latest in experiential retail

From new store concepts to accessibility efforts, retailers are constantly shifting their approach to better cater to shopper needs.

By Retail Dive staff

7 experiential store concepts that opened this year

From Dick's Public Lands outdoors banner to Bloomie's to Ulta's Target shop-in-shops, here are some of the most notable concept launches this year.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 11, 2021

Solve iOS 15 challenges with SMS this holiday season

To engage iOS 15 users and drive sales this holiday season, embrace the channel that is already privacy-first — SMS.

Oct. 11, 2021

The 2021 holiday season is here. Here's what retailers need to know.

Holiday retail sales expected to reach a record-breaking $1.093 trillion, but the way customers shop doesn’t look the same anymore.

Oct. 11, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Mirror plans Canada launch and what’s with all the e-commerce spinoffs?

Lululemon will expand the home fitness tech to nearly 200 stores, and Macy's is encouraged to follow department store Saks on a strange path.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 8, 2021

Adidas to take back apparel from any brand in resale program with ThredUp

Members of the athletics brand's app can order a prepaid shipping label and send back used apparel in exchange for rewards.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 8, 2021

Macy's updates app, launches live shopping

The redesigned app features new design and navigation features, while Macy's Live allows customers to interact with stylists and hosts. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 8, 2021

7 mall stores you forgot about

What is it about the mall experience that stokes nostalgia? Here's a look back at some of the brands that once loomed large in shopping centers. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 7, 2021

Nordstrom launches retail partnership with 11 Honoré

The department store invested in the luxury plus-size apparel company in 2019.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 6, 2021

Best Buy expands Totaltech subscription service nationally

The service, which costs about $200 a year, offers members access to Geek Squad support, special pricing, free delivery and standard installation.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2021

Clothing is Gen Z's top wallet priority for first time since 2014, Piper Sandler finds

The latest survey indicates that Nike remains the top apparel brand for teens, with Lululemon, Crocs and Converse gaining market share.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 6, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond launches seventh private label this year, Studio 3B

The retailer is close to its goal of rolling out at least eight owned brands by the end of the fiscal year as part of its broader three-year turnaround plan.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 4, 2021

Amazon joins other retailers in pushing early holiday deals

Timing of what the e-commerce giant is calling "Black Friday-worthy" promotions resembles last year's delayed Prime Day event.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2021

J.C. Penney to unveil inclusive beauty concept

The department store tried to salvage its lucrative Sephora partnership just as it entered bankruptcy last year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2021

Walmart expands Free Assembly private label with kids product line

In its latest bid to be a fashion destination, Walmart is adding to its assortment of children's apparel months after partnering with tween brand Justice.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 1, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: The Yeezy Gap hoodie looks like a hoodie and Eastbay launches new private label

Kanye's latest Gap offering will ship in two to eight weeks, while Foot Locker's high-school focused brand introduced a performance line. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2021

Gopuff plans to open a digital-first retail store

Planning documents filed in San Francisco outline a location that has digital ordering kiosks and is built to efficiently manage in-store and online orders.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 1, 2021

Google adds visual search features for shoppers

Users will soon be able to make all images on a website searchable, in a continued effort to prompt discovery of products and brands. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 30, 2021

Target sets off holiday shopping with deals, price matching

The retailer is incentivizing consumers to shop early as inventory constraints, labor shortages and supply chain issues loom over the season.

By Maria Monteros • Sept. 29, 2021

Macy's scrambles to keep Amazon off its big red sign in Herald Square

The department store has rented the 2,200-square-foot billboard for 60 years, and filed an injunction stipulating that it can't legally go to a competitor.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2021

Dollar Tree expands its experiment with higher prices

The discounter is growing the footprint of new formats and upping prices at some core stores as rocketing supply chain costs squeeze profits.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 29, 2021

TikTok partners with Square, expanding its social commerce capabilities

The latest partnership follows previous ones with Shopify and Google aimed at connecting consumers with sellers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 29, 2021

Etsy debuts shoppable virtual house

Using augmented reality to generate virtual products, the experience allows customers to tour a curated home and purchase products they like.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 28, 2021

Apple's privacy changes drive up ad prices for e-commerce marketers

The rising costs of mobile ads will push online retailers again to find ways to improve campaign performance, a report by ad-tech startup Moloco suggests.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 28, 2021