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

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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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.

By Retail Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

Free returns are often a deal breaker for consumers

Most consumers expect free returns as a standard offering, according to a Rithum survey. 

By Michael Brady • June 24, 2025

Walmart, Target announce competing Prime Day sales

Both retailers are offering early access to paid loyalty members and highlighting back-to-school savings.

By Dani James • June 23, 2025

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

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

The 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

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

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

The 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

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

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

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

The 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

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

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

What 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

Ulta sees signs of improvement in Q1, but stays cautious

While beauty is generally recession-proof, executives said the category is not “immune to consumer pressure” and customers could pull back.

By Cara Salpini • May 30, 2025

Tariffs are likely to drive Prime Day purchases

Consumers are looking to stock up on essentials and other goods as fears of tariff-driven price increases loom, according to a recent Tinuiti survey.

By Howard Ruben • May 30, 2025

The Backroom: Breaking down Dick’s Sporting Goods’ deal to acquire Foot Locker

The team discusses the implications of the surprise acquisition, how Dick’s is defending it and why the stakes could be different for each retailer.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 29, 2025