Deep Dive: Page 9
Industry insights from our journalists
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Losing to win: Why major retailers need to close more stores
That begs the industry's Goldilocks question: What size footprint is "just right"?
Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2019 -
Art Peck's abrupt exit might be Gap's last chance
With the ouster of its CEO, the apparel giant may have thrown cold water on its plan to spin off its discount brand. What now?
Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2019 -
Retail fails: 6 of the biggest blunders from industry history
Target's Canadian misadventure, the marriage of Sears and Kmart, J.C. Penney's misbegotten transformation — if only hindsight were foresight.
Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 4, 2019 -
How to get on Gen Z's wish list this season
A unique assortment is just one part of the challenge, as the young group has high expectations and low loyalty. Here's what brands need to know.
Cara Salpini • Nov. 4, 2019 -
Kendall Davis / Retail Dive
Mapping the physical locations of DTC brands
New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles were the top three cities where digital-first retailers open their first stores.
Cara Salpini • Oct. 30, 2019 -
The DTC brand execs shaping retail
Over the past several years, Retail Dive has sat down with the leaders of digitally native brands. Here are the stories of people we're following.
Caroline Jansen • Updated Feb. 25, 2021 -
Has inclusive beauty really expanded the industry's palette?
Pioneers like Fenty Beauty pushed brands to think about who was being ignored, but change has been slow and many say there's more to be done.
Cara Salpini • Oct. 28, 2019 -
Welcome back, Toys R Us. Your market is tougher than ever.
After knocking the retailer out of existence last year, Walmart, Amazon and Target took over the toy category. This holiday season, they're playing to lock down market share.
Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 28, 2019 -
Can Amazon ever compete on quality?
The e-commerce giant stakes its value proposition on a "price, selection, convenience" trifecta. But as its Marketplace grows, it's not always clear where "quality" fits in.
Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2019 -
Sole survivors: 5 national chains that outlasted their peers
Being the last retailer in a category might sound like an enviable spot, but it's almost never a "safe harbor," as retail's ghosts could tell you.
Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 16, 2019 -
The 'retail apocalypse' is an apparel apocalypse
Most retailers in bankruptcy, or on the brink of it, sell clothes. Maybe that's their problem.
Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2019 -
The department store of the 21st century isn't Macy's
The retailer has whittled its footprint, embraced fresh concepts and unleashed a new strategy. But the magic? It's now found elsewhere.
Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Alan Payne; Edited by Brian Tucker / Retail Dive
Who really killed Blockbuster?
With one store left in the world, the video rental chain's approaching extinction is a reminder of all the things that can go wrong in retail.
Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Alan Payne; Edited by Brian Tucker / Retail Dive
A timeline of Blockbuster's ride from megahit to flop
In less than 30 years the video rental chain opened its first store, roared to ubiquity and all but disappeared.
Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Photo by Coasterlover1994 [CC BY-SA 4.0]; Edited by Brian Tucker / Retail Dive
6 lessons from Blockbuster's demise still relevant to retailers today
Unmanageable debt, shallow consumer knowledge, unsophisticated pricing — the video retailer's bumpy path to liquidation has a familiar ring to it.
Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Could shoppers' money troubles spoil the holidays?
Consumers are wobbling financially, and their debt doesn't help.
Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2019 -
These 28 retailers could go bankrupt in the next year
That figure is more than double Retail Dive's past watch lists, which are based on our analysis of CreditRiskMonitor data.
Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 2, 2019 -
What's missing from Forever 21's bankruptcy plans
The fast-fashion retailer looks to rebound from Chapter 11 by staying true to its roots. But is that the right play?
Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2019 -
Is Amazon on a collision course with the government?
As investigations into the e-commerce giant's marketplace and competitive practices heat up, it faces a heightened risk of antitrust litigation.
Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 30, 2019 -
Photo by Heidi Sandstrom. on Unsplash
Who's hiring for the 2019 holiday season?
American Eagle said it plans to hire nearly 10,000 part-time, seasonal employees, compared to the 22,000 it announced last year.
Caroline Jansen, Kaarin Moore, Daphne Howland, Cara Salpini and Ben Unglesbee • Updated Oct. 16, 2019 -
How TikTok can help brands get on Christmas wish lists
Hashtag challenges are one way to boost awareness with the app's younger audience ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Robert Williams • Sept. 16, 2019 -
The downside of tradition at Dillard's
The 80-year-old Southern retail institution is loyal to its customers, and they to it, but that might be getting in the way of innovation.
Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2019 -
Danielle Ternes for Retail Dive
Game-changers: Have women reshaped the sportswear market?
Brands in the space are jumping at the chance to provide female customers with as much performance-based casualwear as they will buy.
Cara Salpini • Sept. 3, 2019 -
Danielle Ternes for Retail Dive
Benchwarmers: What a decade of data says about gender equality at sportswear brands
At the top five sportswear brands, Retail Dive found that a combined total of 23% of top executives are women and 27% of board members are women.
Cara Salpini • Sept. 3, 2019 -
Danielle Ternes for Retail Dive
Is Under Armour's focus on performance wear losing it the game?
While the rest of the industry is focused on athleisure as a lifestyle, Under Armour has reaffirmed its dedication to performance wear.
Cara Salpini • Sept. 3, 2019
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