Kohl's revamps loyalty program

The retailer is rolling 30 million of its current loyalty members into a more streamlined structure. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 8, 2020

What's in a flagship?

A lot of retailers need to close more stores, and many are. But what about the ones meant to showcase their brands? It depends.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2020

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The latest in experiential retail

From new store concepts to accessibility efforts, retailers are constantly shifting their approach to better cater to shopper needs.

By Retail Dive staff

Retail Therapy: Red Wing reimagines the Labor Day promo

To help unemployed U.S. workers, the shoe brand called on other companies to put aside deals and discounts this holiday and promote open jobs.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 4, 2020

With new menswear hire, Nordstrom tackles a major weakness

Former Highsnobiety Editorial Director Jian DeLeon arrives as S&P Global Ratings downgraded the retailer, citing lasting impacts from the pandemic.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2020

Target adds premium products to its Good & Gather line

Good & Gather Signature has launched with 60 items, which will help bring the private label line to nearly 2,000 total products by the fall.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 3, 2020

Nike unveils first maternity collection

Launching Sept. 17, the line will focus on four "essentials," and furthers the retailer's strategy of catering to female customers.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 2, 2020

What the future of TikTok means for retail

Brands should be prepared to pivot their marketing efforts if the platform is banned or acquired. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 2, 2020

Back-to-school shoppers are showing up after all, study shows

Mass merchants, Best Buy and even office retailers saw foot traffic upticks in August, after steeper declines last month, according to Placer.ai.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2020

Walmart to launch its Walmart+ membership service

The retailer's answer to Amazon's Prime touts its store base as well as fuel and Scan & Go perks. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 1, 2020

Neiman Marcus replaces Fall Book with digital content campaign

Customers can shop through editorial stories about product inspiration, designer collections and the season's trends via the digital experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 31, 2020

Kantar: Back-to-school advertising drops 70% on national TV

Only six retailers are advertising nationally this year, compared with 100 in 2019, and the tone has changed to highlight personal safety and logistics.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 31, 2020

Walmart teams with Microsoft on TikTok bid, eyeing e-commerce, advertising opportunity

The deal has the potential to seriously shake up the digital media sector, as Walmart would gain access to a powerful wedge against rivals like Amazon. 

By Peter Adams • Aug. 28, 2020

Retail Therapy: Lowe's project runway

In an unexpected move, the home improvement retailer is partnering with New York Fashion Week designers to help create backdrops for the outdoor shows.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 28, 2020

Anthropologie wedding brand BHLDN launches plus assortment

The retailer has joined several digital upstarts in offering extended sizes for brides and bridesmaids, a path to a greater share of a shaken market.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2020

Report: Nike shutting down 9 wholesale accounts in shift to DTC

Among those closing are Belk, Dillard's and Zappos, according to an analyst note from Susquehanna Financial Group.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 25, 2020

Mobile ad spend jumps 71% amid pandemic recovery: study

In-app ad spend on private marketplaces soared 391% during the period, outpacing the strong 52% gain for the mobile web, per PubMatic.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 25, 2020

Retail Therapy: Brach's looks for a spot at the Thanksgiving table

The candy brand recently released turkey dinner-inspired candy corn, including flavors like green bean, roast turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 21, 2020

E.l.f. seeks brand ambassadors for TikTok reality show

The beauty brand is asking users to post videos showing why they should win a contract to be on "Eyes. Lips. Famous."

By Robert Williams • Aug. 18, 2020

Retailers' back-to-school ads resonate by empathizing with uncertainty, study finds

Ads from Kohl's, Walmart and others address uncertain times with upbeat messages during a markedly different back-to-school season.

By Dianna Christie • Aug. 17, 2020

Retail Therapy: The last Blockbuster lists itself on Airbnb

Because this is the year where apparently anything goes, the Bend, Oregon, store is inviting local residents to spend a night.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 14, 2020

What COVID-19 did to customer loyalty

As retailers grappled with out-of-stocks, research found that 75% of consumers opted to shop alternative brands.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 12, 2020

CVS to sell DTC brand Public Goods in bid for the healthy shopper

The two started a pilot in January, and have now expanded it to put the brand's sustainable, health-focused products into 2,000 stores nationwide.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 11, 2020

Michaels adds new perks to its rewards program

The arts and crafts retailer aims to strengthen relationships with its customers digitally. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 7, 2020

Retail Therapy: Cheetos Mac n' Cheese gives humans a ray of hope during apocalypse

The pasta comes in three flavor varieties and is made with "authentic Cheetos cheesiness." 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 7, 2020

Fashion brands team up for flash sales event

Shopping platform BestKeptSecret aims to raise $1 million for charity with the help of multiple brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 6, 2020