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The Backroom with Retail DiveWhy is the idea of splitting off e-commerce so popular all of a sudden?
Senior Reporters Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss why Wall Street likes it, why others don't and how Sears' decline serves as a cautionary tale.
The Backroom with Retail DiveWhat do changes at Stitch Fix say about e-commerce?
Senior Reporters Ben Unglesbee and Daphne Howland talk about turmoil at the apparel e-retailer, DTC companies and online sales in general.
The Backroom with Retail DiveDelta's looming impact on retail
On this episode, Retail Dive's Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss the implications of the new variant on the industry.
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When Reebok was on top of the world
Retail Dive’s senior editor discusses the past and alternate histories of the brand that once topped even Nike.
The Backroom with Retail DiveReebok was meant to be a 'Nike killer.' How the brand lost its No. 1 spot
In the '80s, Reebok was the top sports brand for a time. Now it's dwarfed by Nike and Adidas. We take a look at the history of the brand, through the lens of…
The Backroom with Retail DiveIn e-commerce, it's growth versus profits
In 2020, digital operations probably saved a lot of retailers when consumers were unable or unwilling to visit stores. But how sustainable is online retail in…
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A former Blockbuster insider chronicles its many blunders
If you think Blockbuster is merely a story about technology, take a second look. Former franchisee Alan Payne discusses its long-deteriorating operations.
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Just how competitive are retail markets?
A talk with author and antitrust expert Sally Hubbard about what shifts in competition policy and enforcement could mean for the retail industry writ large.
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How a $15 minimum wage could impact retail
At the federal level, the minimum wage has remained unchanged since 2009 at $7.25 an hour. The team discusses what an increase could mean for the industry.
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Amazon enters a new phase
The Retail Dive team talks about how retailers have paved their own way, as Jeff Bezos prepares to hand over the CEO reins at the e-commerce giant.
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Family Video, GameStop and the precarious lives of media stores
A look at what went wrong for the last video chain as well as the fates of other retailers of cultural products.
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BONUS: What the pandemic means for the future of retail
A follow-up discussion with retail prophet Doug Stephens, who has been mulling the disease outbreak's implications for a forthcoming book.
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What Black Friday tells us about retail in 2021
The shopping holiday was defined by the COVID-19 pandemic. Its defining trends and repercussions will likely follow the industry into the next year.
The Backroom with Retail DiveJ.C. Penney's slow ride through bankruptcy
The department store's deal to sell itself to landlords Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management is in its final stages. But its struggles are far…
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How retailers are navigating holiday 2020
As the season kickstarts earlier than ever, the industry braces for a fourth quarter plagued by uncertainty.
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Walmart+ vs. Amazon Prime
Why did Walmart launch a membership service, and how can it compete with Amazon Prime? Senior Reporters Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee break it down.
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Malls buy their tenants
Mall owners are snapping up distressed retailers as years of operational pressures and a pandemic combine to take down anchors and their neighbors.
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When retailers issue mask requirements
Without federal face mask guidelines, retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy have had to introduce their own measures.
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Tracking retail sales numbers in a pandemic
In this episode, the team talks about how Retail Dive reports monthly sales numbers from the Commerce Department and what those figures signal about the…
The Backroom with Retail DiveHow the coronavirus sped up retail bankruptcies
On this episode of the podcast, senior reporters Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss how the pandemic pushed distressed retailers to file.
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Retail responds to the coronavirus
On this episode of the podcast, the team spoke with special guest Jeff Wells of Grocery Dive, to discuss how the global pandemic is changing all sectors of the…
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Pier 1's road to bankruptcy
Senior Reporter Ben Unglesbee and Associate Editor Caroline Jansen discuss what led to the retailer filing last week, and what its future may look like.
The Backroom with Retail DiveTrends to watch in 2020
On this episode of the podcast, the team breaks down everything that happened at the NRF's Big Show in New York, and what to keep an eye on in the year ahead.
The Backroom with Retail Dive2019 in review
On this episode of The Backroom with Retail Dive, the team discussed their favorite stories from the year.
The Backroom with Retail DiveThe last Blockbuster
On this episode of The Backroom with Retail Dive, Reporter Ben Unglesbee and Editor Cara Salpini discuss what the video rental store's demise means for the…
The Backroom with Retail DiveThe looming threat of retail bankruptcies
On this episode of The Backroom with Retail Dive, reporters Ben Unglesbee and Daphne Howland discuss how 28 retailers could go bankrupt in the next year.
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Riding the tariff rollercoaster
On this episode of The Backroom with Retail Dive, our team talks with Supply Chain Dive Senior Editor Shefali Kapadia about "tariff whiplash."
The Backroom with Retail DiveWhat happened with Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale?
Last month, the retailer's annual event encountered some hiccups. On this episode of The Backroom with Retail Dive, our team talks about how it unfolded.
The Backroom with Retail DiveBonobos CEO shares the secret to building a connected workforce
If there's one thing Micky Onvural says she can teach any Bonobos employee, it's about the importance of people. "Wherever you go after Bonobos in your career…
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Inside the rise of clicks to bricks at Indochino
From the store level to the C-suite perspective, hear how the digitally native brand has polished a tech-infused approach to showrooms.
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How one digitally native brand baked sustainability into its DNA
An environmental focus doesn't have to come at the cost of profitability, says Grove Collaborative CEO Stu Landesberg.
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Here's what retailers are talking shop about in 2019
Here's our take on everything you need to know about Shoptalk and how those conversations will shape the rest of the year.
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Why everyone is talking about women in retail
Executives from the Female Founders Fund and MM.LaFleur weigh in on how they're closing the gender gap and what others can do too.
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5 trends to watch in 2019
The Retail Dive team sat down on the podcast to talk through everything you need about NRF's Big Show and what it signals for the year ahead.
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BONUS: 8 predictions that will shape 2019
On this special episode, Retail Prophet Founder and CEO Doug Stephens explains why manufactured scarcity, sustainability and the beginning of the end of Amazon…
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10 bold predictions from 2018 revisited
Retail futurist Doug Stephens appears on the show to walk through how his 10 big predictions for the year really played out.
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How one apparel startup aims to spark a size revolution
Universal Standard is fed up with the fashion industry's big sizing problem. And partnerships with J.Crew and Nordstrom are allowing it to reshape how…
The Backroom with Retail DiveWhy stores are key to Walmart's online grocery plan
With a store within 10 miles of 90% of the population, services like in-store pickup and home delivery sit at the center of Walmart's plan to challenge Amazon.
The Backroom with Retail DiveInside the mindset of the next wave of digitally native brands
AYR CEO Maggie Winter learned retail basics from Mickey Drexler and started a brand with the backing of Bonobos founder Andy Dunn. Here's how she channeled…
The Backroom with Retail DiveNike, women and retail's big corporate culture problem
The athletics brand is facing a gender discrimination lawsuit at a time when culture is becoming closely intertwined with branding.
The Backroom with Retail DiveAmazon Prime Day cues up the holidays
Over the course of 36 hours, brands and competitors learned a lot about what Amazon may be plotting for the rest of the year — and how they can win too.
The Backroom with Retail DiveHow good retail jobs boost business
Bad jobs are bringing down retailers like Toys R Us, but it doesn't have to be that way says Zeynep Ton, president of the Good Jobs Institute.
The Backroom with Retail DiveAs Amazon expands, how should brands react?
It's impossible to out-Amazon Amazon, but you can out-brand the e-commerce giant. Cooper Smith of Gartner L2 breaks down how.
The Backroom with Retail DiveAt Lowe's, digital development isn't all about that tech
This time on the show, Gihad Jawhar, who heads up digital development at Lowe's, shares why he believes customers should come first, and technology second.
The Backroom with Retail DiveHow a fashion tech startup is tackling some of retail's big problems
Rian Buckley founded Fitcode four years ago with the aim to use technology to reduce online returns.
The Backroom with Retail DiveWhen is the store experience finally going to improve?
Lackluster stores will continue to shutter and those that survive will adopt more immersive experiences and extreme curation, says Lauren Bitar of RetailNext.
The Backroom with Retail Dive5 trends to watch in 2018
After three long days of panels and executive interviews at the NRF's Big Show, the Retail Dive team sat down to offer up our big take on how the role of…
The Backroom with Retail Dive10 bold retail predictions for 2018
On the show, retail futurist Doug Stephens envisions a year flush with acquisitions, innovations and reinvention for retail.
The Backroom with Retail DiveWhat Black Friday and Cyber Monday signal for holiday 2017
The peak sales days shattered previous digital sales records. On the podcast, Retail Dive breaks down what the trends from November mean in the lead up to…
The Backroom with Retail DiveBlack Friday predictions: Moody's Charlie O'Shea on what to watch in 2017
This year is poised to be the most promotional holiday yet, but unique in-store and mobile experiences will be critical differentiators for retailers not named…
The Backroom with Retail DiveOur holiday forecast: 3 trends to watch this shopping season
This year, Retail Dive is keeping a close eye on how retailers will duke it out to woo customers with voice ordering, fast delivery and promotions.
The Backroom with Retail DiveHow NRF's Matthew Shay envisions the future of retail
We sat down with the head of the National Retail Federation to talk about how he views the state of the industry and where it's headed.
The Backroom with Retail DiveWhy Toys R Us went bankrupt — and what it means for the holidays
On this episode we break down how Toys R Us ended up filing for bankruptcy, what its odds are of coming out of it and what this all means for the market and…
The Backroom with Retail DiveThe year of retail bankruptcies
Bankruptcies are a hot topic in retail, spawning a slew of hyperbolic headlines about the "retail apocalypse." On the show, the Retail Dive team breaks down…