Patagonia doubles down on political activism

The outdoor gear brand recently launched a digital platform for consumers and organizations to support grassroots environmental causes. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2018

Target debuts 'eclectic' home brand Opalhouse

The big-box retailer is doubling down on what it has always done best — curated fashionable styles that don't break the bank — and private label is key.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 21, 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

How Museum of Ice Cream gives customers a taste for experiential retail

The popular locations are filled with colorful, sensory-driven installations that encourage customers to interact with both the physical space and the staff.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 21, 2018

Wayfair among early adopters of Facebook 3-D image posting

The online furniture company is providing an early case for how retailers might use the new capability to reach customers.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 21, 2018

Ralph Lauren tops Amazon, Target in Olympic mentions

Of the top retailers mentioned on social media so far, Ralph Lauren came in highest with a 38% share, while Walmart logged just 4%, according to Digimind.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 21, 2018

When one won't do: More consumers are paying for Prime and Costco memberships

There is now a significant overlap in customers who see value in spending the extra money to access each retailer's unique format and products.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 21, 2018

Amazon gives Prime members 5% back on Whole Foods purchases

The discount is the latest addition to the e-tailer's Prime Rewards Visa Card, which also offers 5% back on Prime purchases and 2% back at restaurants and gas stations.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 21, 2018

Nike’s Air Jordan pre-release on Snapchat sells out in 23 minutes

The athletic wear company is the first brand to sell products on the social media app, which could be a game changer for mobile commerce.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 20, 2018

Automat creates online hive for beauty sector chatbots

The new Beauty.bot site is an online resource for everything anyone wants to know about the beauty sector's ongoing embrace of messaging-based apps.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 16, 2018

Retail Therapy: 6 Valentine's Day gifts to break your heart

These products were so awful — and, in some cases, so awfully good — that they’re sure to put you into cardiac arrest.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 16, 2018

J. Crew to partner with WeWork

The retailer will open pop-ups at several WeWork locations and host panel discussions with the shared office space company.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 15, 2018

The RealReal opens Las Vegas pop-up shop

Resale e-commerce is booming, and the luxury consignment e-tailer has snagged the upscale end of the market as it dabbles in brick and mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 15, 2018

Why generational marketing could send retailers back to the drawing board

While there's generally some truth in stereotypes, retailers that rely on generational marketing alone could be missing out on both the channels and customers they should be targeting.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 14, 2018

Selfridges aims for a knockout with in-store boxing ring

No doubt the U.K. department store is hoping to beat rivals to the punch by creating a destination beyond shopping.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2018

Diesel launched a pop-up shop selling 'fake' products

Thanks to a marketing stunt, NYC shoppers last week might have found a fake pair of Diesel jeans with a correctly spelled label, and an authentic pair with a misspelled one.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2018

7 retail execs envision the future of stores

Executives from Best Buy, The Home Depot and MM.LaFleur share their visions for the future of retail at Future Stores Miami. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 13, 2018

Lucky Brand to offer private label credit card

A great majority of U.S. consumers, including millennials, have store-branded cards in their wallets and say they're more likely to shop at that retailer because of it.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2018

L.L. Bean pulls the plug on lifetime return policy

The outdoor retailer's liberal return policy has been abused in recent years, causing the company to put an end to the generous policy.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2018

Forrester: What CMOs can learn from Amazon's success

Marketers should build "entangled customer relationships," as the e-commerce giant does through emotion-driven interactions before, during and after purchasing moments. 

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 9, 2018

Retail Therapy: For the love of Big Macs

McDonald’s is celebrating Valentine’s Day by giving away a diamond-encrusted "Bling Mac" ring … worth $14,000.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 8, 2018

Will the Olympic torch burn brightly for retailers?

The Winter Olympics offer exciting opportunities for some deep-pocketed brands, but many merchants could be left out in the cold.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 8, 2018

5 ways for brands to inspire customer loyalty in 2018

You can't deliver the best value for your customer unless you understand them and their needs, writes Brian Shimmerlik, CEO of Vengo.

By Brian Shimmerlik • Feb. 7, 2018

Boston Proper rebrands as 'Beyond Proper by Boston Proper'

"Simply put, we’re not from Boston," the Florida-based women's apparel retailer said. "Never have been." 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2018

Report: AmEx's Plenti program faces rocky future as Macy's, other retailers flee

With an "asymmetrical" redemption system and unstable leadership, the loyalty program appears to be on its way out if it doesn't restructure soon.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 6, 2018

Macy's plans pop-ups to amplify discovery

The retailer's "The Market @ Macy's" concept resembles New York City's Story, Chicago's Pop Box and Nordstrom's "Pop-In" efforts. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2018