Retail Therapy: The unlikely collab between Zabar's and Vans

The famous Upper West Side grocery store teamed up with the footwear brand for its "Foot the Bill" initiative aimed at supporting local businesses.

By Caroline Jansen • April 9, 2021

Tractor Supply adds new loyalty program perks

All Neighbor's Club members will receive points per dollar spent in addition to new benefits awarded to every tier level.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 9, 2021

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Gen Z and millennials

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

Zulily showcases eco-friendly items in first Sustainability Shop

The shop will sell products that are reusable, made from recycled materials or recognized by a third party as meeting certain sustainability standards.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 9, 2021

Best Buy pilots $200 membership

Best Buy Beta comes with perks, including free installations, member pricing and unlimited Geek Squad technical support. 

By Kaarin Moore • April 8, 2021

Teen love for Nike appears to be unshakable

The brand continues to rank No. 1 among this cohort, which is also concerned about racial equality and the environment, Piper Sandler found.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2021

Retail in a post-COVID world: We need to go back to the way we were

While it's easy to blame the pandemic for its toll on retail, it merely accelerated changes that were already happening, writes Carl Marks Advisors' Howard Meitiner.

By Howard Meitiner • April 8, 2021

EMarketer: Amazon's share of US digital ad market hits 10% for first time

Google's ad business is most threatened by Amazon's growth as marketers shift their search spending to reach online shoppers.

By Robert Williams • April 7, 2021

Retail is the top advertiser on Facebook, study says

Over the past year, retail's share of Facebook advertisers has grown from 15% to 17%, with 64% of retail advertisers returning. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 7, 2021

J. Crew elevates Madewell execs to tackle marketing, digital

Three of four appointments to the company's senior management team are Madewell execs gaining more responsibility.

By Maria Monteros • April 7, 2021

Glossier taps L'Oréal exec for VP of brand

Kleo Mack will be responsible for growing the brand globally, including overseeing brand marketing and strategy.

By Cara Salpini • April 6, 2021

Dick’s debuts experiential House of Sport store concept

The newest store concept from the athletics retailer will feature a field, a rock wall, golf simulators and a variety of services.

By Cara Salpini • April 5, 2021

Proof launches new underwear line at Target

The period-proof underwear brand snagged a partnership with Target a year after it launched.

By Maria Monteros • April 5, 2021

H&M features cactus leather in latest collection

After years of research and experiments with new materials, the retailer debuted the first collection in its sustainability series.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 5, 2021

9 emerging DTCs to watch in 2021

A lot has changed since Warby Parker and Dollar Shave Club entered the scene. In an increasingly crowded space, brands need to find what sets them apart.

By Caroline Jansen • March 30, 2021

Tommy Hilfiger hires former Gap exec as CMO

Alegra O'Hare will be responsible for the brand's global marketing strategy, engaging with existing consumers and acquiring new ones.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 26, 2021

Retail Therapy: Miller Lite serves a whiff of classic bar aromas

Missing the bar ambiance? Say no more: The beverage company launched a limited line of bar-scented candles.

By Maria Monteros • March 26, 2021

Wellness brand Care/of to drop new vitamin line at Target

The DTC brand's brick-and-mortar partnership will include three different multivitamins and five benefit-led blends.

By Maria Monteros • March 25, 2021

Anthropologie unveils first digital-only catalog on Pinterest

The social media platform has seen 80% growth in engagement with shoppable items over the past year.

By Robert Williams • March 24, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond kicks off private label rollout with Nestwell launch

Chief Merchandising Officer Joe Hartsig discusses the first of eight owned brands set to debut this year and how they fit into the retailer's turnaround plan.

By Caroline Jansen • March 22, 2021

Retail Therapy: This DTC brand takes the plunge

Just when you thought every category had been "disrupted" by a direct-to-consumer brand, Staff made its bet on a bathroom essential.

By Caroline Jansen • March 19, 2021

Dollar General ramps up expansion of Popshelf concept

The discounter is eyeing 3,000 total locations for the new format, which targets higher income women in suburbs. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 19, 2021

Five Below to expand higher-price concept to 30% of stores by year-end

The retailer plans to add up to 180 prototype stores that incorporate the Five Beyond concept. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 18, 2021

Wayfair names new chief marketer

Bob Sherwin will succeed Ed Macri, who served as chief marketing and product officer and has been with the online retailer for the past 14 years.

By Caroline Jansen • March 17, 2021

Nordstrom debuts interactive livestreams

In the last year, in response to the pandemic, the retailer launched virtual styling services and enabled shoppable social media.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2021

Who's the 'department store' now?

Big boxes, specialty stores and discounters have stolen share from department stores for years. Now some, most notably Target, are stealing their merchandising playbook too.

By Daphne Howland • March 15, 2021