Conversational Commerce with Retail Dive

Senior Editor Cara Salpini joins The Backroom to discuss what this deal could mean for the athletics retailers and the sector more broadly.

Trade policy is ever-evolving, and hitting the retail industry especially hard. Philip Neuffer, senior editor at our sister publication, talks about covering the issue and where things stand today.

The longtime merchant discusses the myths and rewards of a channel that is getting renewed appreciation in the industry.

Playwright Ken Harris talks about how his experiences in retail loss prevention informed his award-wining solo play, and gives his unique perspective on shrink and theft.

The team talks about a recent report that U.S. retailers are set to shutter many more stores than they plan to open in 2025, and what that really means.

The retail and brand expert discusses the hype around AI, how marketers can preserve human creativity and his optimism about the future.

Join Retail Dive Senior Report Daphne Howland and Rick Watson, founder and CEO of RMW Commerce, as they unpack recent retail stories including Amazon's answer to Temu, Walmart's progress and Target's struggles.

Halloween will drive $11.6 billion in spending this year. Plus, it's fun!

The team discusses a recent deep dive into a very online movement, led by deal-hunting influencers, and what it means for consumers and retailers alike.

The executive earlier this year returned to the athletics brand he founded nearly 30 years ago. What does that mean for the company?

The team discusses a barrage of news from several players in a retail space that has been written off many times.

The podcast welcomes Fashion Dive to discuss what the e-commerce giant's approach to apparel means for brands and consumers, and what could be different.

E-commerce keeps growing because it's easier to shop online. To survive, brick and mortar needs a good reason, too.

Under a new CEO, the iconic department store is fielding a $6.6 billion takeover offer, closing another 150 stores and fighting to stay relevant.

Businesses face new ethical questions and must act with more transparency in what corporate integrity expert Alison Taylor calls an increasingly turbulent world.

When the National Retail Federation retracted a theft claim following our coverage of its special report on crime, the news went viral. Here's what it took to get the story.

2023 was rough for many companies. Ahead, the sector could see more bankruptcies and C-suite shakeups as brands continue to grapple with profitability.

The retail and branding expert discusses the state of the consumer, the habits companies should leave behind in 2023 and what lies ahead in the new year.

The earnings metric is widely used despite critics. But how does its usage vary across brands, and how much leeway do companies have with it?

With the first sales events of the season already come and gone, the team looks at the clues of how it will go this year.

A journalist's new book "Glossy" makes waves as it pulls back the curtain on Glossier founder Emily Weiss and the beauty brand that changed the industry.

The team talks about the latest second-quarter results from brands as the holidays quickly approach.

One of the most prolific journalists covering the retail industry leverages his deep sourcing and lively writing style for an in-depth book about Amazon versus Walmart.

The team talks about the realities of the backlash, including who is fomenting it and how other retailers' Pride campaigns stack up.

Discretionary goods are a low priority amid an uncertain economy and a desire to spend on experiences, but retailers are holding their own. What about the rest of 2023?

The retailer bought, and sold off, several digital natives including Bonobos and Eloquii. The team discusses what this signals about the company's game plan.

The team talks about the treasure trove of information on the department store's financial health, found thanks to a tip from one of its new owners.

The team chats about how Hermès' legal win impacts retail at large, and why Mason Rothschild plans to appeal.

The team introduces new co-host Dani James and talks about emerging changes in the DTC space and the ongoing importance of brick and mortar.

What retailers should know about the realities of the metaverse and more futuristic observations from the retail prophet.

The team sits down to discuss what recent events suggest about this year's unpredictable shopping season.

What can we learn about the industry as a whole by looking at its weakest players?

Retailers are taking on a new challenge likely to define the 2022 season: inflation.

Backroom co-host Ben Unglesbee discusses his recent trip to one of the few remaining Sears stores in the country.

Retailers know they have an important role in addressing climate change. But navigating sustainability is riddled with challenges.

Led by former J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson, the “commerce-at-home” company has suffered from constrained supply and high costs. Note: This conversation was recorded prior to Enjoy Technology's June 30 bankruptcy filing.

Rising food and gas prices are causing consumers to pull back on discretionary spending. That hurt retailers in the first quarter.

The e-commerce giant is grappling with many challenges, including union efforts and its Prime delivery promises.

The consultant has spent decades working in and for the retail industry. We sat down with him this past February to get his take on where the industry is headed.

Activist investors have pressured the retailer to divest assets and potentially even sell itself. Retail Dive reporters discuss the implications of such moves.

The last two decades of retail disruption was supposed to mean the death of wholesale. But recent research shows that brands should think twice about that.

While the pandemic isn't over, 2021 seemed to show that physical locations remain important to retail. But each store must have something to offer, Doug Stephens tells Retail Dive's Daphne Howland.

Vaccines have changed the shopping landscape this year, as have supply chain bottlenecks. Retail Dive reporters look at how the season is playing out.

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.

Senior Reporters Ben Unglesbee and Daphne Howland talk about turmoil at the apparel e-retailer, DTC companies and online sales in general.

On this episode, Retail Dive's Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss the implications of the new variant on the industry.

Retail Dive's senior editor discusses the past and alternate histories of the brand that once topped even Nike.

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 people who were there.

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 the long run?

If you think Blockbuster is merely a story about technology, take a second look. Former franchisee Alan Payne discusses its long-deteriorating operations.

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.