Urban Outfitters gets political with anti-Trump swag

The retailer's “IDK NOT TRUMP THO” T-shirt is a hit with its target consumer.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2016

UK retail traffic plummets in wake of Brexit vote

Footfall dropped by 2.8% last month compared to June of last year, the biggest decrease since February 2014.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2016

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

By Retail Dive staff

GameStop sales double, courtesy of Pokemon Go craze

The retailer is a longtime licensee of Pokemon products and is the world's single largest distributor of Pokemon games and collectibles.

By Dan O'Shea • July 18, 2016

Retail Therapy: How well do you know eBay's wacky prohibited items list?

What can and can’t be sold on the e-commerce site may surprise you. This, and more, in this week's Retail Therapy.  

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 14, 2016

Cargo volume at Chinese ports falls to 7-year low

Traffic at China’s 10 biggest ports grew just 1.4% so far this year, compared to the first six months of 2015.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2016

Retailers cash in on Pokemon Go phenomenon

While some retailers are kicking players out of their stores, others are taking advantage of the flow of people trying to catch 'em all.

By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2016

Retail Therapy: Now hiring? Kanye West's Yeezy apparel project

Also in this week's Retail Therapy: Staples takes the gloves off on Twitter and the internet reveals the craziest Costco returns. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 8, 2016

Survey: Parents turn to mobile for back-to-school shopping

A majority of parents plan to increase their back-to-school spending to an average of $917 per child, according to the Rubicon Project's annual consumer survey.

By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2016

How the future of fit could spell the end of retail returns

Merchandise returns accounted for more than $260 billion in lost sales last year. But new apparel and footwear fit technology, size-shifting robots and data analysis tools are changing the equation.

By Lara Ewen • July 7, 2016

Amazon said to be planning bookstore for NYC's Hudson Yards

The location would bring Amazon's physical store effort to the East Coast. 

By Daphne Howland • July 5, 2016

Ikea pledges higher quality as consumer expectations change

The Swedish furniture giant aims to attract new customers, including older consumers that don’t consider Ikea when it’s time to redecorate.

By Daphne Howland • July 5, 2016

Retail Therapy: When retailers take 'trendy' a little too far

From celebrity dating insurance to a poorly-styled Wimbledon tennis dress, retailers are responding to trends in amusing ways. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 1, 2016

Forever 21 loses shipping partner amid slowing business

EZ Worldwide Express claims it can't continue to support Forever 21 due to the fast fashion retailer's slowing business.

By Dan O'Shea • June 27, 2016

Best Buy extends Geek Squad in-home consulting services

The program is just one of several pilot programs the retailer is testing to ramp up its service offerings. 

By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2016

Barnes & Noble planning beer, wine offerings at new restaurants

The move fits with CEO Ron Boire’s efforts to expand Barnes & Noble’s merchandise mix to include gifts and toys.

By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2016

Pinterest bags Tote for social media merchandising strategy

Pinterest acquires the talent behind the Tote m-commerce app as it continues to push toward new forms of social media monetization.

By Dan O'Shea • June 23, 2016

Starwood asking $1.2B for package of regional malls

Among them are malls acquired from Westfield three years ago.

By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2016

How Ralph Lauren ended up needing a 'Way Forward' plan

The sartorial empire built on one man's exquisite taste faces a need for change and a new kind of consumer.

By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2016

UPDATE: Wal-Mart sells Chinese e-commerce site to Alibaba rival JD.com

A deal between JD.com and Wal-Mart China could help the retailers compete with Alibaba in the country's competitive e-commerce landscape.

By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2016

Retail Therapy: Deep-fried Twinkies are coming soon to a Wal-Mart near you

The decadent snack will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart for a year. This, and more, in this week's Retail Therapy. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • June 17, 2016

Dollar stores attracting more wealthy millennials

Retailers like Dollar General and Dollar Tree operate in convenient locations and offer goods at lower prices than Wal-Mart.

By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2016

Report: Malls without lifeline as billions in debt come due

Department store prospects, the rise of e-commerce, and the shopping-mall model are making lenders leery.

By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2016

Study: Prime members make up 60% of Amazon's GMV

Prime members are less than 20% of Amazon’s customer base, but they are younger, wealthier, stickier, and spend more.

By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2016

Retail sales rise 0.5% in May, boosted by e-commerce growth

Sporting goods and apparel sales increased last month, while department stores and home improvement sales declined.

By Daphne Howland • June 14, 2016

Under Armour's new Steph Curry 'Chef' shoe gets roasted on social media

Under Armour's bid to rival Nike in the athletic footwear market took a hit after its latest shoe release was widely panned. 

By David Kirkpatrick • June 13, 2016