Top 10 Retail Blogs & Websites
The retail industry continues to redefine itself constantly, converging with technological innovations, the globalization of brands, and changes in consumer behavior. If we want to survive, we must be up to date with the latest trends and innovations, keep up with industry news, and learn from the opinions of experts. Therefore, we have created a list of the 10 websites and blogs that you cannot miss.
1. Retail Dive
Retail Dive is a news and analysis portal for the latest in retail. Its mission is to provide executives with a bird’s-eye view of the retail industry in an easy-to-digest format. They have a newsletter, a website and a mobile application that will keep you constantly informed. More than 500,000 people already enjoy its contents.
2. NRF
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is the largest retail association in the world. The NRF represents the largest private sector industry in the United States, with more than 3.8 million retailers and supporting over 52 million workers. Their contents are a must if you work in the retail industry in the United States.
3. Retail Gazette
Focused mainly on the British market, the Retail Gazette portal publishes news, interviews, and analyses related to the industry and has become its most popular source of information. It is the news source for more than 750,000 users, along with its Grocery Gazette, Marketing Beat and Sustainability Beat portals. Check it out!
4. Retail Insider
Focused on the not-so-obvious side of retail news, Retail Insider is not just another website with articles. This Canadian portal is characterized by a good balance between studies, opinion pieces, and occasional entertainment news, to give color to the mix. In addition, it has the magazine Retail Insider the Magazine, published quarterly, through which it reaches executives in the Canadian retail industry.
5. Forrester
The marketing research company Forrester is one of the most influential marketing research firms in the world. It provides advice on various topics such as leadership, strategy, and operations to its clients and to the general public, through its 5 research centers and 27 points of sale around the globe. Their specialty is growing businesses through consumer obsession, which they use to maximize profit and sales. Essential!
6. RetailWire
RetailWire is the largest discussion forum for the global retail industry. Every morning, its editors select news that deserve attention thanks to its team of “BrainTrust” experts and its members. Digital discussion points are generated in order to share opinions, give advice, and discuss main factors affecting the industry.
In addition, they also publish news and analyses of the latest trends and developments in the world of retail, commented by their team of executives, analysts, and leaders who give their opinion on what is happening from their vantage point.
7. Revista infoRETAIL
InfoRETAIL Magazine is the place to go to stay informed about the latest news and relevant events in the retail industry in Spain. It has a paper edition, in which you can see analysis tables, interviews, articles from specialists, new products, etc. Additionally, their website publishes daily news about the mass consumer market, product launches, etc. We love it!
8. Retail Touchpoints
Located at the intersection between the art and science of retail, Retail Touchpoints compiles the latest information on technology, campaigns, and stores (among others) to inspire professionals in the industry. There are already more than 70,000 executives who enjoy Retail Touchpoints reports. Additionally, their team actively interacts with their audience on various platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. If you are active on social media, this one is for you!
9. Retail Boss
For a global view of retail, RetailBoss is the answer to a wide variety of questions. Their blog publishes daily updates on various topics such as fashion and beauty, technology, food industry, etc. In addition, they have guides full of tips for those interested in content strategy. Will you be the next Retail Boss?
10. Internet Retailing
Internet Retailing is one of the leading portals for multi-channel retail and e-commerce professionals in the UK and Europe. The information on this platform focuses on multichannel retail and e-commerce, with a focus on business outcomes and the connection with digital and demanding customers. On their web portal, they combine professional retail knowledge with journalistic analysis and primary research of the most outstanding practices. If you work in e-commerce, you cannot miss it.
11. Journal du Textile
For our French followers, we bring a website designed especially for you. On a weekly basis, Le Journal du Textile delves into the world of fashion and textiles. Covering fashion events and analyzing trends in the industry, it ensures that its readers are up to date with the ins and outs of fashion in France. If you work in the fashion industry in France, we recommend it!
