Consumer confidence stumbles to lowest mark since Nov. 2011

Consumers are jumping out to shop, according to The Conference Board marking the biggest decrease in confidence in over a year.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 29, 2013

Subway is #1 US brand with buzz

For the 3rd consecutive year Subway has emerged as the #1 buzzed about US brand according to BrandIndex.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 29, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

Walmart, Target stores leaving new credit card surcharges alone

Retailers are now free to surcharge away, but big chains are opting to pass.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 29, 2013

CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid boast major sales in light of flu epedemic

Illness is knocking people out of daily routines and into drugstores.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 29, 2013

Macy’s makes major management changes for new year

Macy's has announced five major management changes, some of which are effective immediately.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 28, 2013

American Eagle plans Mexico expansion

American Eagle Outfitters plans to open six stores throughout Mexico in 2013, with the first opening Feb. 20 in Mexico City.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 28, 2013

Walmart-Mother Nature Network partnership to endorse sustainability

Walmart reached an agreement with Mother Nature Network to profile innovators in sustainability and green living.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 28, 2013

Aiming for untapped market, Wegman's remodels mobile app

Only 5.6% of shoppers use mobile to grocery shop, according to research; Wegman's app upgrade seeks to change that.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013

179M viewers to spend $12B on Super Bowl

According to research, the average viewer will spend nearly $69 on retail products in preparation for Super Bowl Sunday.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013

Consumers spent 525% more time using retail apps in 2012

Consumers spent almost six times as much time on retail apps this December compared to last year.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013

Research: Retailers to spend $55B on mobile marketing by 2015

After spending $28 billion in 2013, mobile marketing will continue to grow, according to Juniper Research.

By Wendy Parish • Jan. 25, 2013

Office Depot earns diversity honors

For the 13th consecutive year, Office Depot has been recognized by DiversityBusiness.com.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 25, 2013

Target admits Neiman Marcus flop

With the failure of the much-hyped Neiman Marcus holiday collection, Target claims it has learned a valuable lesson.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 25, 2013

Saks revamps loyalty program with free shipping

Saks is extending upgrades to loyalty card holders with perks such as free shipping.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013

Starbucks to open 1300 new stores after 2012 triumph

Starbucks had another successful quarter with high sales, successful product launches and a 12% bump in profits.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013

Target bites 'Twi-hards' with exclusive release of final movie

Target will capitalize on the "Twilight" success by releasing an exclusive DVD and blu-ray package.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013

PetSmart announces executive reshuffling

PetSmart is changing things up internally with roles shifting for top executive positions from CEO to Chairman.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013

Will Target's Snack Bowl app make consumers hungry?

Target launched its new Snack Bowl app to entertain consumers while marketing Super Bowl snacks and foods.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 23, 2013

Is Pinterest the new retail marketing miracle?

The social media site is attracting amazingly successful advertising from major brands and retailers.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 23, 2013

Why Sears' aging brand will struggle against Macy's

Despite its 100-year history, Sears can't seem to shake its reputation as Grandma's store of choice.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 23, 2013

Abercrombie & Fitch outperforms expectations

Abercrombie & Fitch now ranks #1 on the Zacks Consensus Estimate after strong sales performance over the last year.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Walmart will open 37 new Supercenters in Canada

The struggling economy hasn't put a damper Walmart's $450 million expansion plans.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Wegman and Smucker execs win Hall of Fame honors

Two family-oriented executives win high honors during the 2013 GMA Chairman's Lecture.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Hurricane Sandy forced retailers to learn hard lessons

Retailers found out the hard way that businesses cannot rely upon government aid. 

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Kohl's donates $2 million to Discovery World

By teaming up with Discovery World,  Kohl's has pledged $2 million towards building new educational design labs.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013