Retail collaborations are trending - here are 3 ways to get onboard

2016 was full of surprising and successful retail collaborations with designers and celebrities alike. Find out more about our favorite's this year and how to prepare for 2017.

Nov. 1, 2016

Inside the final days of Borders' bankruptcy — and what Mike Edwards learned as its last CEO

Despite several CEOs' best turnaround efforts, Borders bookstores are no more. The liquidated chain's last CEO opens up on just what went wrong — and what other retailers can take away.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 1, 2016

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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

Moody's: Retail sector stable, healthy holiday sales ahead

Home improvement, dollar stores, specialty retail and off-price will drive revenues, while other segments — including department stores, apparel and footwear, office supply and discounters and warehouse clubs — face headwinds.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2016

Report: US presidential election hitting consumer confidence

The University of Michigan's index of consumer sentiment this month slipped to its lowest level in two years, which is likely tied to a "temporary bout of uncertainty caused by the election."

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2016

Adobe forecasts blockbuster $91B holiday retail season

Cyber Monday is set to be the largest online shopping day of all time, raking in a projected $3.36 billion in sales.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2016

Retail Therapy: The 5 most offensive Halloween costumes retailers recalled this year

Following social media backlash, Wal-Mart, Amazon and others have been clearing their virtual shelves of some off-color costumes ahead of Halloween.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 27, 2016

Retail Therapy: Will Hillary Clinton try Reebok's athleisure power pantsuit?

Apparel brand Izod tries keep the red sweater craze going while Target exits the creepy clown mask business. This, and more, in this week's Retail Therapy.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 20, 2016

Why Black Friday is losing prominence during the 2016 holiday shopping season

Traditionally the single-biggest sales day of the year, the shopping holiday has morphed into a month-long event — causing retailers to adapt their strategies. 

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 20, 2016

Apple plans to transform brick-and-mortar stores into 'town squares'

Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts has a vision to connect shoppers in a community experience.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 18, 2016

5 ways to bring your store into the future

With online shopping becoming increasingly appealing to consumers, ensuring that your brick-and-mortar store is relevant and flexible is more important than ever.

Oct. 18, 2016

Macy's teams up with electronics retailer Brookstone to ignite holiday sales

Brookstone’s merchandise includes tech-enabled pens, wine openers, massage tools and drones — the kinds of items that are especially popular as holiday gifts.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2016

Retail Therapy: Ken Bone revives the classic American dad sweater

In a deeply divisive election, there's at least one thing voters — and shoppers — can rally behind: the undecided voter's sweater.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 13, 2016

Levi's profit surges as it cuts costs, opens more stores

The iconic apparel maker reported a 69% rise in net income in the third quarter, thanks in part to rising e-commerce revenues.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2016

Report: Holiday shopping to take off early November

Deal-seeking is up and mobile will be key in sustaining traffic throughout the season, according to a new study from RetailMeNot.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2016

Best Buy halts sales of Samsung Galaxy Note 7

The electronics retailer joins a growing list of mobile carriers ceasing sales amid reports that both new and replacement devices have caught fire.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 10, 2016

Customers can now reserve online, try on in-store via Nordstrom's mobile app

The feature adds a new layer to the growing click-and-collect trend to ensure customers are satisfied with the fit of their products before purchase.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 9, 2016

Retail Therapy: Why Supreme's $30 bricks are all the rage

Retailers recall controversial Halloween costumes, Beyoncé loves altheisure and more in this week's Retail Therapy. 

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 6, 2016

How Hurricane Matthew is impacting retail — and how retailers are responding

The most dangerous storm to hit the Atlantic Coast in years is bearing down fast. From emergency supply shortages to logistical disruptions, the ripple effect is already being felt.

By Jason Ankeny • Oct. 6, 2016

NRF: Holiday sales poised for modest 3.6% boost

The National Retail Federation and the International Council of Shopping Centers forecast a modest holiday bump, with most of that going to brick-and-mortar retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2016

PwC: Holiday spending poised to surge 10% over 2015

Holiday retail sales are expected to increase to an average spend of $1,121 per shopper, according to the seasonal forecast.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2016

Social eCommerce Gathers Steam

Small and midsized businesses that can’t afford mass media advertising stand to benefit by building active, e-commerce-enabled social media sites.

Oct. 4, 2016

Retail Therapy: For Halloween retailers, it's Trump vs. Clinton

In this week's Retail Therapy, Rihanna launches an athleisure line, Marc Jacobs' dog writes a book and Home Depot sells a really creepy decoration.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 29, 2016

Research: Conversion from paid Facebook campaigns rises for 68% of retailers

Retailers also noted increased conversion for paid Instagram efforts in a survey from the National Retail Federation and Forrester.

By David Kirkpatrick • Sept. 29, 2016

How the presidential election is distracting holiday shoppers

This year's highly politicized race is weighing down consumers at a time when retailers hope to capture their attention — and dollars — ahead of the holidays.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 26, 2016

Macy's makeover continues with beGlammed beauty services deal

The partnership enables customers to book at-home grooming and makeup services through the retailer’s website.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 25, 2016