Consumers come through with strong spending in July

The monthly retail sales report was welcome relief in a week dominated by recession jitters, but tariffs threaten to spoil that.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2019

Walmart now has more e-grocery shoppers than Instacart

The retailer had 62% more users for its online grocery services in June, according to research from data company Second Measure. 

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 16, 2019

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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

J.C. Penney follows Macy's in offering used apparel from ThredUp

The secondhand apparel site appears to be centering its brick-and-mortar strategy on partnerships, its latest with a retailer that has struggled in women's.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2019

How shopping centers can use design to build a better experience

Successful retail centers offer entertainment, shopping and dining, and a sense of authentic placemaking, writes Alamo Architects' Billy Lawrence.

By Billy Lawrence • Aug. 15, 2019

Study: Shoppers favor AR/VR, subscription services over smart speakers

The adoption rate remains low for voice shopping with just 8% of U.S. consumers trying it, but 23% are considering it for future purchases. 

By Robert Williams • Aug. 15, 2019

Most back-to-school shoppers plan to buy in-store

For consumers shopping online, though, Amazon and Walmart are the top destinations, according to a new report by Coresight Research.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 9, 2019

Price, delivery options drive consumer online shopping decisions

Ninety percent of consumers research products before making online purchases, with 58% citing Amazon as the top resource, per a UPS report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 8, 2019

With tariffs looming, shoppers say they'll adjust spending

A survey from Shopkick finds that 60% of consumers plan to change their shopping habits if tariffs on Chinese goods go into effect on Sept. 1.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 7, 2019

Independent toy stores are using experiences to attract customers

Local retailers are stepping up to shape the toy industry, writes Kimberly Mosley, president of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association. 

By Kimberly Mosley • Aug. 1, 2019

Why are fashion supply chains so wasteful?

Consumer textile waste may be worse, but there are also problems with how garments are designed and produced.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 1, 2019

Is a b8ta, Tru Kids partnership enough to win back customers?

The announcement sparked nostalgia among consumers, but it's unclear if the hype will last. Eight experts weigh in.

By Caroline Jansen • July 31, 2019

Gen Z doesn't want to pay full price for apparel

The group lists affordability as a core value when making purchasing decisions, according to recent research from MakerSights.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 30, 2019

Coresight: Back-to-school sales to grow up to 2.5%

The estimates, based on positive economic indicators, are sunnier than those of the National Retail Federation, but also represent a slowdown in growth.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 29, 2019

Retail Therapy: Cheez-It's bid to win the hearts of sommeliers

The brand, known for its cheese-flavored crackers, teamed up with House Wine to unveil a product that's the best of both worlds.

By Caroline Jansen • July 26, 2019

The apparel industry has to get faster, leaner and meaner

Results in the sector have been pretty dismal, and retailers need to shake things up, writes RSR Research's Paula Rosenblum.

By Paula Rosenblum • July 25, 2019

Sephora reveals the Next Big Thing

New end caps will feature up-and-coming makeup brands, and should be fully rolled out by the holidays.

By Cara Salpini • July 25, 2019

The state of the pet retail industry

The pet sector may be resilient in the face of economic headwinds, but it's still a dog-eat-dog world.

By Caroline Jansen • July 24, 2019

Why dynamic and personalized pricing strategies haven’t taken over retail — yet

The robots are here and ready to overthrow the standardized price tag. They're just waiting for retailers to hit the start button. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2019

Gen Z has a thing for BOPIS

A recent survey found 58% of Gen Z shoppers have used buy online, pick up in-store for a purchase, and 60% said it was a factor in deciding where to shop.

By Morgan Forde • July 19, 2019

Retail Therapy: Oscar Mayer wants you to relish its Wienermobile

The brand this week made some dreams come true by announcing the iconic hot-dog-on-wheels will be available for rent on Airbnb.

By Caroline Jansen • July 19, 2019

How Prime Day 2019 played out

The event spurred online sales across the industry, but the advantage still belongs to Amazon, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2019

Back-to-school shopping on mobile will jump this year

A Deloitte study shows changing consumer trends for school supplies in late summer, but most shoppers still favor brick-and-mortar stores for purchases.

By Robert Williams • July 16, 2019

What 5 stats say about Prime Day 2019

With Amazon's fifth-annual sales day underway, Retail Dive took a look at what experts had to say about the event.

By Caroline Jansen • July 15, 2019

Charming Charlie's pending liquidation a reminder of bankruptcy's limits

The retailer plans to close all 261 stores in bankruptcy after its first trip through Chapter 11 failed to fix its underlying problems.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 12, 2019

Retail Therapy: Starbucks serves a double shot of absurdity

The coffee chain this week rolled out the "Tie-Dye Frappuccino," because apparently it loves Instagram way more than its baristas.

By Caroline Jansen • July 12, 2019