Prime Day is June 21-22, but Amazon is starting deals now

The 48-hour sales event, widely seen as a way to boost the online giant's membership program, is increasingly leveraged by other retailers as well.

By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2021

Google to add Square sellers' direct product listings on search, shopping platforms

Merchants can add their product catalog to various other features as well, including the images and maps features, and YouTube.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 1, 2021

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

Costco is bringing full in-store sampling back

The club retailer is also reopening seating at its food courts as it plots a return to normal operations for both popular services.

By Jeff Wells • June 1, 2021

Is the never-ending Sears saga finally reaching its closing chapters?

Most of what is left of the one-time empire is a footprint smaller than many regional retailers, and a whole lot of legal bills.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 1, 2021

Winning strategies for wireline providers this moving season

With the rising increase in wireline expectations and customer needs, providers must breakthrough in key moments, like with a big move.

By Scott Falzone • June 1, 2021

Ulta posts record quarterly results as CEO Mary Dillon prepares to step down

The executive's last quarter at the helm saw sales and comps surge 65% from 2020. Both metrics also increased over 2019 figures.

By Cara Salpini • May 28, 2021

Dick's sales surge 119% as it invests in stores, private labels

Even compared to 2019, sales at the retailer were up 52% as it prepares for the launch of the Public Lands concept later this year.

By Cara Salpini • May 27, 2021

Best Buy comes roaring out of the pandemic era with 37% sales growth

Stimulus and home renovations drove "extraordinarily high" demand at the retailer, which is preparing for permanent changes in shopping habits. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 27, 2021

Off-pricers bounce back in Q1

Supply is still a problem, but these retailers are back in the game. All they really needed was stores to reopen.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2021

Flytrex expands drone deliveries for Walmart, local retailers in North Carolina

An FAA permit allows the drones to carry deliveries up to a mile away from retailers. 

By Matt Leonard • May 27, 2021

Instacart plans to expand globally

The e-commerce provider named a Facebook veteran to lead the company's long-term global strategy and explore new markets.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • May 27, 2021

Judge dismisses DC attorney general's antitrust suit against Amazon

The district's top lawyer said the court "got this wrong" and is reviewing further legal options.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated March 21, 2022

J.C. Penney's new private label needs women to dress up a little

The brand, Ryegrass, is the fifth introduction in the last six months, but may have done better launching before Mother's Day.

By Daphne Howland • May 25, 2021

Wilson debuts apparel line, plans first retail stores

The sports equipment company is expanding its offering and honing in on DTC as part of an "evolution" into an athletic lifestyle brand.

By Cara Salpini • May 25, 2021

FedEx piles on peak surcharges with increases set for June

Increased fees are eroding retailer's margins, a reality that will need to give at some point, according to experts. 

By Matt Leonard • May 25, 2021

Walmart launches exclusive crafting brand with Todd Oldham

The retailer released a 75-item collection of art supplies, children's bedding and decor, dubbed Smarts & Crafts, with the celebrity designer.

By Maria Monteros • May 24, 2021

SKU'd: So, are we buying Chanel from ThredUp now?

The French fashion house is still in litigation with The RealReal over authentication claims. Will Chanel be OK with "flawed gems" appearing on another marketplace? 

By Kaarin Moore • May 24, 2021

Visa, Mastercard face biggest challenges in a decade

Regulatory, legislative and court confrontations over the card network companies' fees are ratcheting up pressure again for reform of the behemoths' practices.

By Lynne Marek • May 21, 2021

Can banks win in the booming buy now, pay later space?

While buy now, pay later represents a niche of the payments ecosystem, banks should take note of what its growth says about the next generation of consumers.

By Anna Hrushka • May 21, 2021

Vans pulls up VF Corp as apparel replenishment begins

The hit sneaker brand is in comeback mode, but Europe's pandemic troubles and questions around inventory remain bumps in the road.

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2021

Seeking a post-bankruptcy rebound, Tuesday Morning adds former Burlington execs to C-suite

The off-price retailer brought in Fred Hand as CEO and Marc Katz as interm CFO as it tries to stabalize and grow in the sector. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 21, 2021

Foot Locker to convert, wind down most Footaction stores

A third of the stores will be converted to other company banners, while "the majority" of the remaining fleet will be shut down as leases expire.

By Cara Salpini • May 21, 2021

Walmart boosts inventory, extends lead times to account for supply chain delays and stockouts

The retailer increased inventory by 16% and is adjusting its fulfillment network as e-commerce sales grow.

By Matt Leonard • May 20, 2021

Kohl's posts 70% sales growth as it rides consumer momentum in Q1

The retailer raised its forecast for the year — which would still leave it short of pre-pandemic levels — while touting new brand partnerships. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 20, 2021

Where is Macy's going?

The department store is on the move, away from the mall, into new merchandise categories — and toward some fierce competition.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2021