The War for the Shopping List

As consumers increasingly look for ways to save time in their lives they are turning to tools that maximize food shopping convenience

By Chris Bryson, Unata Founder & CEO • May 18, 2017

Why researching online, shopping offline is the new norm

More than 65% of consumers conduct online product research before stepping foot in a store, amplifying the need for retailers to optimize digital experiences.

By Sandy Skrovan • May 17, 2017

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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

Reflektion, Mad Mobile team to give retailers omnichannel view

The partnership will allow retailers who are joint clients of the firms to access data about customers' online activity while they're in stores.

By Dan O'Shea • May 16, 2017

Why Rue21 unraveled and what its demise means for junior apparel

The retailer’s move to shutter stores and file for bankruptcy is an omen of tough times ahead for other mall-based apparel retailers.

By Lara Ewen • May 16, 2017

In a new era of retail, shuttering all stores isn't the answer

As retailers face a self-reckoning amid a challenging environment, the key is to find a state of equilibrium between the old and the new, writes Bart Mroz founder and CEO of SUMO Heavy.  

By Bart Mroz • May 15, 2017

Nordstrom teams with Gwyneth Paltrow's goop brand for in-store pop-ups

The pop-in is part of a larger effort by Nordstrom to drive traffic to its flagship stores with trendy, conceptual fare. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 15, 2017

Brooks Brothers suffers 11-month data breach

The retailer said some customer card information was collected by malicious software that had been installed on its payment processing systems.

By Dan O'Shea • May 14, 2017

Retail Therapy: The bizarre story of Ikea's high-fashion, 99-cent bag craze

Why buy a designer Balenciaga bag for $2,145 when you can create your own for 99 cents at Ikea?

By Corinne Ruff • May 12, 2017

Aldi says it's beating everyone on price, including Wal-Mart

The discounter claims its private label and everyday low pricing strategies make it 21% cheaper than its closest competitors.

By Jeff Wells • May 12, 2017

Adidas sells TaylorMade, fading out of the golf market

The athletic retailer will spin off all of its golf brands to a private equity firm in a deal valued at $425 million.

By Dan O'Shea • May 10, 2017

Amazon, Nike, Nordstrom lead the way in social media, word-of-mouth chatter

Victoria’s Secret, Adidas and Under Armour also made the top 10 list of retail and apparel brands that sparked shopper conversations, according to Engagement Lab’s latest TotalSocial rankings.

By Dan O'Shea • May 10, 2017

Can the Echo Look accelerate Amazon's push for apparel dominance?

Amazon has a new pathway into the consumer's closet, but can the e-commerce giant win in apparel? Eight experts debate whether the latest Alexa-enabled device will do the trick.

By Corinne Ruff • May 10, 2017

Inside the Retail Dive Consumer Survey

In a six-part survey of shoppers, we examined the psyche of the American consumer and the evolving role of the brick-and-mortar store.

By Corinne Ruff • May 9, 2017

Retail Therapy: Starbucks fails to lasso another unicorn

After the Unicorn craze died down, Starbucks tried to stir up another viral frappuccino. But a unicorn it ain't. 

By Corinne Ruff • May 5, 2017

Home improvement retailers thrive amid housing boom

Retailers like Lowe’s and Home Depot have been “bright spots for ongoing growth," according to Moody's Investors Service, but Amazon is looming large.

By Daphne Howland • May 4, 2017

'Not dead, just changing': What the future holds for the American mall

It's the end of the mall as we know it. So what is it becoming? 

By Lara Ewen • May 3, 2017

Facebook tests mobile retail rewards feature

The new program allows users to scan a personalized QR code to receive benefits when purchasing items at participating brick-and-mortar stores.

By Dan O'Shea • May 2, 2017

Lululemon takes aim at reinventing the sports bra

The athletic apparel retailer's Enlite sports bra leverages scientific thinking about bra design and uses a proprietary lightweight fabric for high-performance activity.

By Dan O'Shea • May 2, 2017

Oracle adds chatbot, AI capabilities to customer experience suite

Leveraging mobile video and social messaging innovations, the suite facilitates better engagement with customers on marketing and service support fronts.

By Dan O'Shea • April 30, 2017

Retail Therapy: The return of terrible, no good, very bad jeans

​It's the worst year ever for denim — and this week, it got even worse. 

By Corinne Ruff • April 28, 2017

Kit and Ace shutters all stores worldwide, except in native Canada

The news comes after a series of layoffs last year at the performance cashmere apparel maker’s Vancouver headquarters.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2017

Do consumers really only value low price? Unfortunately, yes

It’s not hopeless, however, to think that consumers can be won away from an obsessive focus on price — as long as the offer hits on a true consumer need, writes Nikki Baird at Retail Systems Research.

By Nikki Baird • April 26, 2017

Why many shoppers go to stores before buying online

More than 55% of consumers visit stores before buying online, emphasizing the idea that high-touch physical and seamless omnichannel experiences are critical for modern retailing.

By Sandy Skrovan • April 26, 2017

Adidas rolls out more shoes made from recycled ocean plastics

The athletic apparel and footwear company unveiled new editions of UltraBOOST, UltraBOOST X and UltraBOOST Uncaged through its Parley for the Oceans partnership.

By Dan O'Shea • April 23, 2017

Retail Therapy: Unicorn Frappuccino fail and the year of crazy bad jeans

Starbucks' own baristas stirred up bad reviews for the rainbow drink, while Levi's bares all with its new "bare-butt" jeans.

By Corinne Ruff • April 21, 2017