Consumer Trends
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US back-to-school shopping expected to reach over $33B
Inflation, tariffs and supply chain uncertainty are shaping purchasing decisions this year, according to Coresight Research.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 7, 2025 -
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Can Lululemon make a federal case out of ‘dupe culture’?
In a lawsuit against Costco over a variety of apparel designs, the athleisure brand laments the proliferation of “LululemonDupes” on social media.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2025 -
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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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How Target is tackling back-to-school marketing with dual campaigns
Two new efforts feature tactics like influencer marketing as the big-box store prioritizes promoting value and an on-trend product assortment.
By Peter Adams • July 2, 2025 -
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Few consumers trust retailers to use their data responsibly, research finds
Consumers are more willing to share data when the requests are personalized and the experience is more rewarding, Press Ganey Forsta found.
By Bryan Wassel • July 1, 2025 -
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Consumers want more value — beyond low prices
Economic uncertainty driven by inflation and other factors is altering consumers’ perception of value, according to new research from Deloitte.
By Howard Ruben • July 1, 2025 -
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Customers are ditching Shein and Temu. Can Amazon win them over?
Third-party sellers that fulfill orders through the e-commerce giant’s network may stand to gain as the fast-fashion giants face heightened tariffs.
By Laurel Deppen • July 1, 2025 -
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Dollar General temporarily drops prices on 1K items during summer sale
The retailer’s “7 Days of Savings” event starts Sunday, as consumers stretch their budgets during the back-to-school shopping season.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 30, 2025 -
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As revenue falls 10%, Nike preps for $1B tariff hit
At the same time, the brand is restructuring teams around key sports and touted “significant progress” on rightsizing its classic footwear franchises.
By Cara Salpini • June 27, 2025 -
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The Backroom: Saks Global, Amazon and the state of luxury
Fashion Dive Senior Editor Lara Ewen joins to talk about the latest tie-up between the department store conglomerate and the e-commerce giant.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 26, 2025 -
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Back-to-school shoppers focus on sales, AI to search for deals
As tariffs drive up prices on some goods, consumers are looking for ways to make their budgets go further, according to PwC.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 26, 2025 -
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Free returns are often a deal breaker for consumers
Most consumers expect free returns as a standard offering, according to a Rithum survey.
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Walmart, Target announce competing Prime Day sales
Both retailers are offering early access to paid loyalty members and highlighting back-to-school savings.
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Economy heading toward ‘significant slowdown,’ Conference Board says
A decline in housing permits in May and two consecutive months of rising claims for unemployment insurance led to a dip in the Leading Economic Index.
By Jim Tyson • June 23, 2025 -
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How ditching Pride now could hurt brands later
Some retailers that once wholeheartedly celebrated and supported the LGBTQ+ community have pulled away. What if they want to rejoin the party?
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Authentic hires an Amazon vet, Dôen secures funding
Tim Derner joined the brand management firm as the global head of marketplaces, while the apparel brand closed on a Series A funding round.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 20, 2025 -
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How Bob’s, Ikea are bucking the trend of furniture retail stagnation
The segment, which grew during the height of the pandemic, has been contracting. However, value players are opening locations — and poised to take market share.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 18, 2025 -
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Nuuly is dominating the apparel rental market
The company has more than double the number of active subscribers as Rent the Runway, its next-largest U.S. apparel subscription competitor, according to Wells Fargo analysts.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 16, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Michaels rolls out Summerween and Shakira’s beauty brand debuts
The crafts retailer is releasing Halloween decor earlier than ever, while the pop star’s Isima line will launch at Ulta Beauty.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 13, 2025 -
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Tree Hut gets a ‘grown-up’ sister brand
Bdy emphasizes high-quality, affordable products and uses skin care-inspired ingredients to address common concerns like dryness and uneven tone.
By Howard Ruben • June 13, 2025 -
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For more consumers, back-to-school shopping starts now
Many parents consider this year to be “financially challenging” or “stressful,” in part due to price hikes, according to a survey.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 10, 2025 -
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Lululemon to raise prices as progress stalls in the US
As the retailer plans modest tariff-induced price hikes, CEO Calvin McDonald said U.S. shoppers are growing more "discerning" than those in Canada.
By Cara Salpini • June 6, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Nike appoints innovation chief and retailers face cyberattacks
The athletics retailer filled in the role behind John Hoke, while Victoria’s Secret, Adidas and The North Face have recently reported security breaches.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 6, 2025 -
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Adults boost US toy sales
Consumers are either paying more for pricier toys or opting for lower-cost products, but mid-tier options are feeling a pinch, according to a Circana report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 5, 2025 -
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Wealthier consumers flock to Dollar Tree in Q1
The discounter, which is better positioned against rival Dollar General without its Family Dollar unit, is expanding a multiprice strategy to more stores.
By Daphne Howland • June 4, 2025 -
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Deep DiveWhat went wrong at Target?
The mass merchant is looking to turn around falling sales and declining customer sentiment. But first, it needs to diagnose its own problems.
By Dani James • June 2, 2025
