Foot Locker, Nike jump-start NBA season with House of Hoops pop-up

The House of Hoops brand, a partnership between the retailers, has opened a pop-up to coincide with the LA Lakers' LeBron James debut.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 22, 2018

A 2018 holiday marketing guide to data-driven campaigns

Digital ad experts offer ways to improve traditional retargeting with personalization based on AI and other technologies.

By Shane Schick • Oct. 19, 2018

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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

Retailers dreaming of a green Christmas without Toys R Us

Everyone in retail, it seems, is playing in the toy game this year after the country's biggest toy store liquidated. But will there really be any surprises about who wins?

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2018

WeWork, Rent the Runway partner in 6 US cities

The partnership highlights how the coworking company is increasingly moving into retail as well as how the digitally native brand is expanding its brick-and-mortar presence.

By Daphne Howland , Corinne Ruff • Oct. 19, 2018

Half who sign up for store cards wish they hadn't

Store cards aim to boost loyalty, but steep interest rates and draconian fine print are leading to regret instead, according to CompareCards.com.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2018

Retail Therapy: Balenciaga's generous, charity-giving $850 fanny pack

The 90s accessory might have the World Food Programme's logo on the front, but the majority of that cash is going back into Balenciaga's overpriced wallet.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 19, 2018

Amazon reportedly manipulates reviews for its own products

Marketplace merchants and reviews watchdogs allege Amazon's quickly growing stable of private-label goods has an unfair advantage through access to a program that distributes free products.

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 19, 2018

Barneys rebrands, expands home and kids offering

The upscale department store's home and kids decor section is now "Barneys Home and Kids."

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2018

Harry's launches Flamingo women's shaving brand

The men's grooming site is now moving into the women's market to challenge subscription startup Billie, which snagged $6 million in seed funding in April.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2018

Macy's expanding VR furniture shopping to 90 stores by January

The department store is rolling out a virtual reality furniture-buying experience — a massive commitment in a sector still waffling about the technology's value.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 17, 2018

Wayfair launches membership-based loyalty program

Several retailers have tweaked their loyalty programs in recent months, but few have added paid membership models.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2018

Macy's will open 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day

Plenty of retailers are shuttering for the holiday, but not all stores can afford that decision. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2018

30 minutes with Casper's head of marketing

The mattress startup isn't hitting the snooze button any time soon, with plans for 200 brick-and-mortar stores by 2021. CMO Jeff Brooks talks through growth plans, Mattress Firm's bankruptcy and more.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 15, 2018

How to make the most of influencer marketing this holiday season

By adding influencer content into the mix, brands may be able to grab consumers' attention at a time when many are bombarded with product promotions, seasonal ads and deals.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 12, 2018

Allbirds rakes in $50M to fuel store expansion

The digitally native brand just opened its first New York City flagship last month, but it's already plotting stores around the globe.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 12, 2018

Is Barnes & Noble's new concept store the answer to its woes?

The 17,400 square-foot-store "will combine the best of what we’ve learned from our other new stores," according to Carl Hauch, vice president of stores.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 12, 2018

Wayfair launches AR home design app

Shoppers can visualize how furniture might look in their home and view professionally designed rooms for inspiration.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 12, 2018

Retail Therapy: 5 Halloween costumes so bad they're spooky

From sexy Sherlock Holmes to an athleisure-clad "influencer," here are some of the worst ones we've come across leading up to the big night.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 12, 2018

CNBC: Some brands are shifting up to 60% of Google search budgets to Amazon

Most of the change is happening among consumer packaged goods companies, and not in categories like automotive or travel.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 10, 2018

Universal Standard broadens size range to 00 to 40

The three-year-old startup will also open the doors of its first brick-and-mortar store in NYC to kick off its new "Foundation" collection.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 9, 2018

Walmart's Vudu entertainment service to launch shoppable ads

The on-demand entertainment service is creating original content with MGM, but the company has no plans for a streaming service like Netflix or Amazon Prime.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2018

Is it time for retailers to get political?

Turbulent political times might seem like a good reason for retailers to avoid controversial issues, but only certain ones, according to an OnBuy study.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2018

Target stokes price war with new Smartly private label

Beginning mid-month the mass merchant will roll out a home essentials and personal care brand with most items priced under $2.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 8, 2018

Cartier, Saks trade high-stakes lawsuits over NYC renovation

The upscale retailer is attempting to reset the essence of what a department store is, but the luxury jeweler is resisting the changes that entails.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2018

Fruit of the Loom launches women's apparel collection

The basics brand is expanding its offering for women both on its own site and through Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2018