Zales, Rocksbox partner on jewelry rental

The program is available by appointment at select stores and tailored to offer shoppers affordable fine jewelry options for special occasions and weddings.

By Kaarin Moore • July 19, 2023

Sur La Table expands national footprint, private label offering

Three years after surviving a pandemic-era bankruptcy, the culinary experiential retailer is back in growth mode on multiple fronts.

By Nate Delesline III • July 18, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

Amazon resurfaces ‘spend less’ messaging for back-to-school ads

Actor Randall Park stars in a comedic spot touting the e-commerce giant’s plethora of deals as parents grapple with tight budgets.

By Jessica Hammers • July 18, 2023

Buy now, pay later app downloads decline

In the U.S., total BNPL app downloads for the second quarter fell 19% compared to the year-ago period, Bank of America Securities analysts said.

By Caitlin Mullen • July 18, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at The Children’s Place and inflation dips to lowest levels since March 2021

The kids retailer said it’s ending the lease on its New Jersey headquarters, and in June the consumer price index rose just 3% year over year. 

By Retail Dive Staff • July 14, 2023

Back-to-school spending to hit record highs, NRF says

Although some consumers plan to spend more on school shopping this year, they’re still looking for deals, the report found.

By Nate Delesline III • July 14, 2023

Prime Day helped push US e-commerce more than 6% to $12.7B: Adobe

Several retailers jumped on Amazon’s summer event, and inflation-weary shoppers took the opportunity to stock up on household essentials.

By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2023

Back-to-school spending to tumble 10%: Deloitte

Inflation showed signs of easing markedly in June, but it will take consumers time to adjust, and discounts are in focus, according to the researchers.

By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2023

US e-commerce sales to exceed $1.1 trillion in 2023: report

FTI Consulting predicts that the rate of online sales growth will slow to 10% or less over the next few years.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 11, 2023

Bath & Body Works reformulates hand soaps, offers refills

The retailer, famous for its candles, has shaken up its assortment and its C-suite since former Unilever executive Gina Boswell became CEO last year.

By Daphne Howland • July 6, 2023

BuyBuy Baby gets a bid from one of its vendors

Dream on Me, which runs a direct-to-consumer business and sells baby gear through the Bed Bath & Beyond-owned retailer, is a stalking horse bidder, according to bankruptcy court documents.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2023

The Backroom: Target’s silent Pride Month

The team talks about the realities of the backlash, including who is fomenting it and how other retailers’ Pride campaigns stack up.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 29, 2023

‘People just love the birthday gift’: How Sephora maintains loyalty by focusing on what shoppers want most

The beauty retailer has a history of frequent loyalty updates, but that’s what makes the program so successful, loyalty head Emeline Berlind says.

By Cara Salpini • June 28, 2023

Back-to-school spending to rise 15.7% this year: JLL

Though back-to-school budgets are higher this year, shoppers continue to search for discounts, a new survey from JLL found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 28, 2023

Changes to student loan policies set to hit retail around the holidays

Apparel retailers have the most to lose from the end of the pandemic-era payment pause, especially if the Supreme Court strikes down debt forgiveness.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2023

Omnichannel commerce: 5 strategies to grow your business in 2023

To stay competitive in 2023, businesses need to provide a seamless omnichannel commerce experience across sales platforms. Here are five strategies to start.

June 26, 2023

Faherty launches resale program

In partnership with Archive, the DTC apparel brand launched Second Wave to allow customers to buy and sell secondhand goods from the company.

By Caroline Jansen • June 22, 2023

The future of the retail POS is expanding beyond the counter

Portable POS solutions are a way to meet the evolving needs of the retail industry.

June 20, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Puma’s CEO overhauls marketing, Fanatics acquires Fexpro

The athletics retailer underwent a reorg in its marketing division, while Fanatics bought the Latin America-based sports wholesaler. 

By Retail Dive Staff • June 16, 2023

Adobe: Online prices fell 2.3% in May, the biggest drop since the pandemic began

Overall inflation has slowed in recent months and grocery price hikes are easing, the research firm found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 13, 2023

Is buy now, pay later financing right for your retail business?

Find out if consumer installment financing is right for your business.

June 12, 2023

ICSC: 85% of Gen Z says social media impacts purchase decisions

Though research suggests this generation is spending more, economic instability is taking its toll, the trade association found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 9, 2023

How legacy beauty brands are aging down to reach Gen Z

Ever-changing trends and flashy brands like E.l.f. Cosmetics are challenging giants like Estée Lauder and L'Oréal to draw from a new playbook.

By Jessica Hammers • June 7, 2023

4 innovative ways businesses are using kiosks

Kiosks offer a low-cost way for both retail and restaurant operators to deliver an enhanced customer experience.

June 5, 2023

REI launches first running shoe since the ‘70s

The Swiftland Multi-terrain uses recycled and bio-based materials as the retailer continues to expand its running assortment. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 2, 2023