Sealing the deal: Six digital tools targeting impulse shoppers

These developments make the impulse buy even more impulsive.  

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 27, 2014

Is the flash-sales model fading?

Price pressures at retailers and the purchasing power of off-price chains leave flash sale sites little room to operate.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2014

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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

Low prices and activewear boost Gap Inc. sales

Although the retailer beat Q1 estimates, net income dropped 22%.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2014

Best Buy's tight fist pays off

Profits are up, but revenue and sales remain under pressure.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2014

Marketers have weak faith in Facebook: report

Despite its apparent ineffectiveness, marketers continue to use the social network in an effort to connect with customers.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2014

What's happening with the American mall?

Malls all over the country are being shuttered and razed, but there’s hope for reinvention.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2014

Report finds tiered loyalty programs confusing to consumers

While shoppers like the programs and believe retailers should reward their best customers, tiered programs may be untenable these days.

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2014

Harry's liked shavers so much, it bought the company

The men’s grooming startup by a Warby-Parker co-founder aims to disrupt the retail shaving market.

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2014

April sales decline belies good news for retailers: report

Brick-and-mortar retailers are improving and may be getting even better, according to in-store analytics company RetailNext.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2014

Wal-Mart's poor performance not just about the weather

The retailer’s core customers are still struggling financially.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2014

Congressmen say tax reform could harm retail real estate investment

A bipartisan group says proposed provisions could have a large impact on retail businesses. 

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2014

Lower clothing prices here to stay

Consumers, especially younger ones, have become used to low prices and have more ways than ever to find them.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014

Hospital, health systems partner with more retailers

The Affordable Care Act is a catalyst for new and closer affiliations between retail pharmacies and health care providers.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014

Are retail drones just pie in the sky?

Turns out Amazon is serious about using drones to speed up fulfillment. But how feasible are they for retailers?

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014

Tablet m-commerce may soon outpace phones

But the study found that computers are still largely preferred for online shopping.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2014

Pinterest working with retailers to test ads

The social media network doesn’t want its “Promoted Pins” effort to bum out users.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2014

Report: Retailers can take advantage of increased "webrooming"

Many shoppers are avoiding shipping fees or delays by shopping online but buying in store.

By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2014

Kohl's plans major management changes

CEO Kevin Mansell, under pressure from the board, is seeking a merchandising executive who could eventually succeed him.

By Daphne Howland • May 14, 2014

Commerce Department reports slow April sales growth in retail

The monthly report shows that consumers held back a bit after hitting stores heavily in March.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2014

While e-commerce grows, brick and mortar will be just fine

A five-year retail forecast report by Forrester Research finds growth in all retail sectors and dispels some myths about physical stores.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2014

Wages likely to rise this year

Even without a nationwide minimum wage increase, wages could increase as retailers compete for workers in a healthier economy.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2014

Study shows ignoring non-moms costing retailers

By overemphasizing motherhood over “otherhood,” retailers are leaving money on the table, according to a new book and corresponding study.

By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2014

Apple speeds up returns to drive e-commerce

Despite the costs, the electronics retailer is hoping to boost website sales by being more responsive with returns.

By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2014

What's the rush for same-day delivery?

Amazon has sparked a competition in same-day delivery. But why? And where will it go?

By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2014

RadioShack to close far fewer stores than planned

With lenders balking at its plan to close more than 1000 stores, the electronics retailer will try to save money some other way.

By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2014