Deep Dive: Page 11
Industry insights from our journalists
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Why are fashion supply chains so wasteful?
Consumer textile waste may be worse, but there are also problems with how garments are designed and produced.
Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 1, 2019 -
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30 minutes with the CEO of Birchbox
Co-founder Katia Beauchamp breaks down the beauty brand's model, marketing changes and why she chose Walgreens as a partner.
Cara Salpini • July 30, 2019 -
Can retailers break up with the mall?
When a once-healthy relationship goes bad, stores can change or leave. But where will they go?
Daphne Howland • July 29, 2019 -
Retrieved from Walmart on July 23, 2019
The state of the pet retail industry
The pet sector may be resilient in the face of economic headwinds, but it's still a dog-eat-dog world.
Caroline Jansen • July 24, 2019 -
Why dynamic and personalized pricing strategies haven’t taken over retail — yet
The robots are here and ready to overthrow the standardized price tag. They're just waiting for retailers to hit the start button.
Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2019 -
From Old Navy to Madewell: How sub-brands grow up to eat their parents
Some stores began as a way for retailers to expand their customer base. Then they took over.
Daphne Howland • July 16, 2019 -
Retrieved from Burger King on May 02, 2019
The year of 'woke-washing': How tone-deaf activism risks eroding brands
Experts warn an uptick in socially and politically aware advertising can read more as chasing headlines than meeting real consumer demands, and it could degrade trust in the industry.
Peter Adams • July 9, 2019 -
From social commerce to TikTok: The 9 most successful mobile campaigns of 2019
Mobile marketers were full of surprises in the first half of the year with efforts that scanned, scorched and sliced their way to success.
Chantal Tode, Natalie Black (Koltun), Chris Kelly and Kira Barrett • July 9, 2019 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on July 03, 2019
What brands are getting wrong about AR
The technology is expected reach a market value of $83 billion by 2021 — so how are so many marketers still missing the mark?
Chris Kelly • July 9, 2019 -
Does the world still need Babies R Us?
With the possibility of a comeback, nostalgia for Toys R Us' namesake brand fueled interest. But the same may not be said for its specialty baby brand.
Caroline Jansen • July 8, 2019 -
The wealth gap is a retail problem
It's convenient to blame Amazon for retailers' struggles, but the real culprits may be the rising costs and stagnant income dragging down the middle class.
Daphne Howland • July 1, 2019 -
Can a new owner rewrite the story of Barnes & Noble?
The bookseller has a healthy balance sheet and brand, as well as a buyer. But that may not be enough to turn around years of lost sales and dashed hopes.
Ben Unglesbee • June 24, 2019 -
Are traditional wedding registries a thing of the past?
While gift registries remain relevant, more and more couples are asking for cash to fund experiences, down payments on homes or fertility treatments.
Caroline Jansen • June 19, 2019 -
Rock bottom: Tracing the decline of diamond retail
The diamond jewelry retail industry is struggling to evolve. Can it turn itself around?
Lara Ewen • June 18, 2019 -
Down the aisle: It's a new day for wedding apparel
One of the most disrupted retail markets today is one that Amazon has hardly touched.
Daphne Howland • June 17, 2019 -
Will the once marvelous department store ever come back?
Many of the innovations fueling retail's most successful startups were standard amenities at department stores nearly a century ago.
Daphne Howland • June 12, 2019 -
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Retailing at the end of the world: How large chains liquidate
This year, several decades-old retailers shut down in bankruptcy as lenders and owners lost faith. These are boom times for companies that specialize in retail wind downs.
Ben Unglesbee • June 10, 2019 -
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30 minutes with FabFitFun's co-founder
With a recent infusion of $80 million and over one million members, the subscription box service kicked the year off well. Executives may have a solution to keep boxes fresh.
Cara Salpini • May 30, 2019 -
Kendall Davis/Retail Dive
The unicorns of retail
From Casper to Rent the Runway, four retail startups have hit $1 billion valuations in 2019. Here's a look at past and future plans for the companies.
Cara Salpini • May 23, 2019 -
Retrieved from Target on May 22, 2019
Retailers cash in on a 'captive' college campus market
Department stores, supermarkets and even apparel brands are adding locations on or near institutions, though experts debate whether the activity marks a trend.
Wayne D'Orio • May 23, 2019 -
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30 minutes with the CEO of 11 Honoré
Patrick Herning had brands turn him away, stating there wasn't a substantial plus-size market. Then his company opened New York Fashion Week.
Kaarin Moore • May 14, 2019 -
Courtesy of Belk
Belk lays its 130-year legacy on the line
The department store thrived in the South for over a century. Now it's turning to a New York agency to rebrand for a new retail era.
Daphne Howland • May 8, 2019 -
A brush with change: 4 CEOs restyling beauty and personal care
What do Madison Reed, Glamsquad, Function of Beauty and Native have in common? They're all digital natives successfully operating in a crowded space.
Cara Salpini • May 1, 2019 -
Yujin Kim/Retail Dive
Will sustainability change the retail landscape?
From climate change to denim manufacturing, we take a look into just a few of the challenges retailers face — and how they're responding.
Cara Salpini • April 22, 2019 -
Yujin Kim/Retail Dive
For the birds: This DTC brand is flying high on sustainable wings
Allbirds co-founder Tim Brown runs a business built on environmentally friendly materials, but he says it's really all about great shoes.
Cara Salpini • April 22, 2019
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