Facebook encourages shopping through its groups with new features

The tools are designed to help shoppers find products they trust as they increasingly shop via social platforms. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2021

ThredUp: Supply chain challenges could push shoppers to thrift this season

Discounts, environmental concerns and item rarity are drivers for secondhand purchases, the resale marketplace found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2021

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How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

Foot Locker merges Champs Sports and Eastbay brands

The combo, which brings together two decades-old, sports-focused names, aims to be a go-to for student athletes. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 15, 2021

Alibaba's 13th Singles Day festival exceeds $84B

This year the retailer focused on its sustainability efforts and highlighted the success of hundreds of participating brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 15, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Supreme x Tiffany and why is Staples still chasing Office Depot?

The luxury jeweler is collaborating with one of streetwear's hottest brands, and Staples is reiterating it really wants to buy Office Depot.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 12, 2021

Canada Goose's first footwear collection goes live

Featuring two styles, the brand's footwear is meant to both protect against the elements and also appeal to lifestyle shoppers.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 12, 2021

Banana Republic's brand chief out after less than a year

Ana Andjelic joined the struggling label in February, and in September unveiled a collection that, among other things, she described as "safari meets tuxedo."

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2021

The RealReal settles investor lawsuit over authentication claims

The luxury resale specialist is set to pay $11 million to resolve a class action that questioned its process of vetting fakes.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 12, 2021

How Nike execs think through its digital ecosystem

Recent collaborations with Megan Thee Stallion and Dick's Sporting Goods have built on the brand's efforts to craft a connected shopping experience across its channels.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 11, 2021

Hasbro launches first livestream shopping event

Viewers can shop for products via shoppable tags on the company's microsite store, watch events with surprise guests and get gift wrapping tips.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2021

Williams Sonoma debuts shipping membership program, recipe app

For $99 per year, members have access to free shipping, a subscription to the app and other perks. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2021

The Children's Place launches tween brand Sugar & Jade

The specialty retailer is entering into the $8 billion tween apparel market with the introduction of its new DTC entity. 

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 10, 2021

Old Navy aims to diversify Santa base, build out inclusive offering in holiday campaign

The brand follows in the footsteps of its sister brand, Gap, in creating a diversity-focused campaign ahead of the holidays.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2021

Wish announces standards program to improve product quality

The program implements a set of quality assurance standards such as shipping experience, product quality and reviews.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2021

Target shaped private labels into powerhouse brands. Now others want to do the same.

Retailers that saw how profitable owned brands could be are out to get similar results for themselves. But experts say it won't be that easy.

By Maria Monteros • Nov. 10, 2021

Pacsun opens first Pacsun Kids store

The retailer will open five additional locations in 2022, which will feature genderless clothing for children ages 4 to 14.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 8, 2021

Kohl's offers deals on new brand partners in lead up to Black Friday

The department store is offering Black Friday week deals between Nov. 21 and Nov. 26, as well as additional discount days.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2021

Is the fun ever coming back to holiday shopping?

The joy of the season wasn't as prevalent last year. With the continued threat of the pandemic and rise of e-commerce, it hasn't fully returned this year either.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 8, 2021

Consumers already holiday shopping to avoid the supply chain grinch

Oracle Retail survey finds consumers on edge over high prices, out-of-stock products and delivery delays.

By Rose Spicer • Nov. 8, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: J. Crew's latest Blackstock & Weber drop

Also, Walmart deepened its ties to conversational commerce and GameStop announced its COO is out after just seven months.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 5, 2021

Flouting retail trend, Big Lots to remain open on Thanksgiving

That day the retailer will offer a 50% discount on toys, a category with especially challenging supply chain issues leading up to the holidays.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2021

Express taps Rachel Zoe to lead expanded influencer network

The retailer, facing the mall's decline and slowing apparel sales, is testing new store formats and aiming for $1 billion in e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2021

Francesca's launches Franki as stand-alone tween brand

The banner will launch its own website Nov. 15, run its own social media and open two pop-ups for the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2021

Crocs, ThredUp partner on resale

Crocs' durable shoes are "perfectly built for a second life," as the brand is the latest to get into the resale game. 

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 4, 2021

Nike and Dick’s tie loyalty programs together

The combined offering comes as Nike deepens its relationship with key wholesale partners.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 3, 2021