Wal-Mart CEO betting on a huge holiday season for toys this year

But competition is expected to be fierce in the market, with many retailers offering the same toys and shoppers using phones to find the best deals.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 16, 2015

Nordstrom's 'ugly Hannukah sweater' sparks Internet protests

The sweater was seen as perpetuating Jewish stereotypes. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 16, 2015

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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

Retail Therapy: Playboy wants to put the clothes back on (literally)

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

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 13, 2015

Retail sales see muted rise in October

More Americans seem to be spending their savings from lower gas prices on basics like rent and splurges like eating out.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2015

Even Wal-Mart will ease up on Black Friday

With deals throughout the season, the retailer joins others in making Black Friday a less meaningful day for brick-and-mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2015

How Amazon does the holidays: No Santa, but plenty of deals

There may be no store Santa to meet or even store shelves to decorate, but Amazon appears to be more than ready for the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2015

Nordstrom putting the holidays on hold until Black Friday

Stores will stay closed on Thanksgiving, and the retailer won't unveil its holiday fare until the big shopping day. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 11, 2015

Retail Therapy: Overstock hoarding $10M in gold and silver for financial crisis

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

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 6, 2015

Report: Shoppers take their frustrations out on Black Friday/Cyber Monday

Consumers who have had bad experiences at retailers during the year are holding a grudge at the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2015

Changes at Jos. A. Bank hurting Men's Wearhouse

Men's Wearhouse is scaling back some of Jos. A. Bank's aggressive discounts—and its customers aren’t happy.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2015

The top reason Amazon Prime members pony up? Free shipping

The number of Amazon Prime members who say they prize the free shipping option is far outpacing those that are drawn by other perks.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2015

Balmain x H&M collection ignites a frenzy in stores, online

People are starting to turn around and sell the discounted Parisian line for profit on eBay and other marketplaces.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2015

Birchbox partners with Rent the Runway to open new shop

The partnership marks a new era in the online retailers' continued push into brick-and-mortar stores.

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 5, 2015

Survey: More affluent shoppers will buy on Black Friday, Cyber Monday

The findings run counter to perceptions that Black Friday is dominated by budget-minded shoppers. 

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 5, 2015

Can delivery startups maintain their momentum?

A test by a New York Times blogger finds that a 30% markup is common when ordering through the likes of Instacart and Postmates, a vulnerability in a space where companies have yet to report profits.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2015

Study: In-store pickup fails for 50% of consumers

Retailers struggle to satisfy customers while maintaining margins, a study from JDA Software Group, Inc. finds.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 4, 2015

Insider tips to capture mobile dollars this holiday season

From engaging apps to helpful inventory listings, retailers have multiple things to keep in mind when preparing for mobile holiday shopping. 

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 4, 2015

Google gears up for drone delivery by 2017

The move comes as retailers from Amazon to Wal-Mart explore these unmanned aircraft systems as the answer to instant package delivery.

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 4, 2015

Holiday windows still help build brands, increase traffic

Lavish displays are a tradition that lives on in the digital age. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 4, 2015

Is the athleisure movement here to stay?

The athleisure trend produced more than $2 billion in sales last year. 

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 3, 2015

Last minute holiday campaigns

Ready or not retail season is here. Read about three last minute campaigns you can implement before Black Friday. 

Nov. 3, 2015

Kmart brings back the Blue Light Special

The discounter hopes its fabled marketing ploy will breath new life into the troubled chain.

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 3, 2015

Handmade at Amazon an 'Etsy killer'? Not so fast

Retail pundits say Amazon's new Handmade marketplace could unravel Etsy, the global platform for artisan goods. But will Etsy end up being the little engine that could?  

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 2, 2015

Amazon to shut down two units, including Local

The closure reflects the waning appeal of daily-deal sites. 

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 2, 2015

Retail Therapy: Retailers' Halloween hits and misses

In a special Halloween themed issue, we bring you some of the best retail reads from around the Web. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 30, 2015