Deep Dive: Page 8
Industry insights from our journalists
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COVID-19 changed the stakes for e-commerce. Do fulfillment networks need to change too?
The pandemic that cratered demand for discretionary goods and upped screen time has changed the risk calculus for online operations.
Emma Cosgrove • May 14, 2020 -
Are CMOs failing brands or are brands failing CMOs?
A pandemic has made the role of the chief marketing officer even more complex, but the position has been under attack for years.
Cara Salpini • May 5, 2020 -
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These 27 retailers could file for bankruptcy as pandemic roils the industry
An unprecedented crisis has created a whole new set of challenges for struggling retailers, likely setting the stage for a large wave of consolidation.
Ben Unglesbee • May 4, 2020 -
Why CPG marketers can't afford to go dark despite coronavirus risks
Sales for the category remain strong, but marketers must rethink their strategies now to sustain momentum through a recession and adjust to altered shopper habits.
Peter Adams • April 14, 2020 -
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Why lenders still love retail, bankruptcies and all
Asset-based loans are a safe and popular form of financing for lenders. But for distressed retailers it can be a "trap."
Ben Unglesbee • March 9, 2020 -
Why marketers must evolve their outlook on gender — or lose out
From consumer campaigns to product design, the adoption of less narrow definitions of gender could be critical to growth and winning over audiences like Gen Z.
Peter Adams • Feb. 26, 2020 -
Forever 21's new owners face a slowdown in fast fashion
The retailer, with rivals Zara and H&M, revolutionized apparel sales. Now they must change.
Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2020 -
What stumbles at Harry's and Brandless mean for e-commerce
Federal regulators nixed one brand's takeover deal, and venture capital burned the other. Both moves reveal hard truths about direct-to-consumer retail.
Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2020 -
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How chain stores are rightsizing New York City retail
Is the decline of national brands in NYC a regional problem or endemic of a larger retail shift?
Lara Ewen • Feb. 10, 2020 -
Cara Salpini for Retail Dive
Macy's new North Star
Can the department store's reboot of its previous turnaround plan please both investors and customers?
Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2020 -
Does Pier 1 still have time to save itself?
The home goods specialist prepares to potentially close nearly half its stores amid talk of a possible bankruptcy or sale.
Ben Unglesbee and Caroline Jansen • Jan. 29, 2020 -
How off-price continues to be on point
Nordstrom Rack now sells Rent the Runway apparel, a prime example of why this sector is poised to have yet another good year.
Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2020 -
Discovery is lost in e-commerce. How can grocers improve?
The concept is core to bigger baskets and impulse buys online, but most companies have missed the mark, experts say.
Jessica Dumont • Jan. 28, 2020 -
The 3 most common forecasting errors retail CFOs make
Smart investment on the planning side can help retailers better align expectations with actual sales.
Robert Freedman • Jan. 27, 2020 -
National Retail Federation
8 top retail execs on what to expect in 2020
Executives from Kohl's, Crate and Barrel, Nordstrom and more took the stage at the NRF's Big Show to discuss the trends shaping the industry.
Liza Casabona, Caroline Jansen and Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2020 -
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30 minutes with Article's top marketing execs
This DTC brand wants to make shopping in the category easy. How? By limiting choice and taking back control of the last mile.
Cara Salpini • Jan. 14, 2020 -
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Keeping pace: A timeline of two years in athletics retail
From major executive departures to innovative store concepts and corporate culture incidents, here are a few of the biggest recent industry events.
Cara Salpini • Jan. 13, 2020 -
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10 retail trends to watch in 2020
From the evolution of pure-play e-commerce to the purpose of brick and mortar, the Retail Dive team serves up its predictions for 2020.
Kaarin Moore, Ben Unglesbee, Cara Salpini, Daphne Howland and Caroline Jansen • Jan. 6, 2020 -
What the holidays could do to department stores
It might be a make-or-break season for a segment already under siege — and it's more dire for some than for others.
Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2019 -
What's gained and lost when retailers drop firearms sales
Two of the nation's largest hunting retailers exited the category ahead of an important selling season.
Lara Ewen • Dec. 5, 2019 -
The winners and losers of Black Friday 2019
Mobile kicked in more than its fair share this year, and that was good news for some brick-and-mortar retailers.
Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2019 -
How mobile ads are powering a social commerce surge this holiday season
Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are increasingly blending ads and shopping.
Robert Williams • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Black Friday is a state of mind
This year, retailers have fewer selling days to make their holiday coin. Lucky for them, the seasonal sales event still holds meaning for their customers.
Daphne Howland • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Best Buy
3 retail turnaround success stories, and 3 turnarounds to watch
History offers good and bad news for ailing retailers: Reversing negative sales and profit trends is possible, but mostly for the strongest players in the game.
Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 18, 2019 -
What keeps Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos awake at night?
As the company reaches into a growing array of industry sectors, Industry Dive publications pulled together their expertise to analyze how competitors thrive amid the next wave of disruption.
Nami Sumida • Nov. 11, 2019
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