Michael Kors joins other fashion brands in making runway collection shoppable

It seems the traditional gap between fashion shows and commerce is collapsing.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 16, 2016

Report: Shoppers worldwide are itching for mobile real-time offers

Retailers come up short in delivering discounts via smartphone, an Accenture survey says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 15, 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.

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Retail Therapy: Whole Foods—your new neighborhood tattoo parlor?

Every week, we bring you the most interesting retail reads from around the Web.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 12, 2016

Jet is seeing a 40% response rate on feedback e-mails

The online retailer is using StellaService software to send personalized feedback e-mails to customers. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 10, 2016

NRF predicts 3.1% retail sales growth in 2016

Lower gas prices and more jobs will lead to more spending — just not necessarily in traditional retail categories. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 10, 2016

Adidas hops on the subscription craze with new boxes for women

Beauty and consumables have emerged as a natural fit for subscription retail, but apparel has been tougher.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2016

How Michael Kors and Coach can capture the millennial customer

Both Michael Kors and Coach reported recent gains, but is either brand poised to win the hearts — and wallets — of younger shoppers?

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 9, 2016

Target to launch gender-neutral decor line for kids

Target says this move isn’t driven by a desire to make a political statement, but rather to meet demands from its customers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2016

Checkout abandonment and what it means for today's retailers

Retailers are losing up to 42% of sales due to online checkout friction and payment processing declines, or checkout abandonment.

Feb. 9, 2016

How does a retailer stand the test of time?

There are a variety of reasons why a retailer may last for decades, even centuries.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2016

Sears losing market share to Goodwill in women's clothing

Many younger women love shopping for second-hand clothes, but Sears risks falling farther behind as rivals pay attention to their women’s apparel lines.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2016

Retail Therapy: Ikea knows—we're all just there for the food

And a look at the pants that stole the Super Bowl. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 5, 2016

Shopping app Polyvore zeros in on menswear

The site told Retail Dive that it expects the expansion to be a growth opportunity.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2016

Holiday shopping trends reveal digital shoppers' flexibility

More channels produce referrals, a new report from BI Intelligence says, and marketers must respond. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 4, 2016

Apps' most enthusiastic users are also their biggest critics

Segmentation from GfK MRI reveals different attitudes on apps and ads. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 3, 2016

In-store pickup gaining traction with US shoppers

The fulfillment option is slowly winning acceptance from consumers.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 3, 2016

Beyond walls: How retailers can bring back the magic of shopping

People have enjoyed the multisensory activity known as shopping for decades. It's up to physical stores to keep that alive.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2016

The top result marketers look at when measuring engagement

While fewer look to customer service successes, it is a powerful differentiator. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 1, 2016

Retail Therapy: Kanye West's gift to retail (that isn't Yeezy)

Every week, we bring you the best retail reads from around the Web. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 28, 2016

In-store only: Why it works for Primark and not other retailers

The unique strategy may work for Primark, but it isn't a smart move for most retailers according to industry experts.

By Melissa Anders • Jan. 28, 2016

American consumer sentiment remains steady

But there were enough contradictions in the Conference Board’s report to indicate that consumers’ iffy attitude toward spending could continue this year.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2016

Who is the new Wal-Mart customer?

Accomplishing Wal-Mart's goal to appeal to a wealthier shopper may mean going against the company's very-ingrained corporate culture.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2016

Survey: 84% of Americans admit to making an impulse buy

Despite apps and social media that would seem to encourage impulse buys on phones, most occur in stores.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2016

Winter storm Jonas unlikely to hurt retailers

While retailers may see consumer spending shift to just before and after a major storm like the one we saw this past weekend, it’s usually a wash for retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 25, 2016

Retail Therapy: Debunking the Birkin bag myth

Every week, we bring you the most interesting retail reads from around the Web. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 22, 2016