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outlet diligence · verified 2026-05-08

Retail Dive

https://www.retaildive.com

Editorial — cleared

Retail executives, e-commerce leaders, consumer brand operators

Pay-for-play call

Retail Dive is staff editorial under Industry Dive. The Industry Dive newsroom operates with strong editorial separation from sponsored content.

Pitching protocol

Pitch a beat reporter directly. Retail tech, e-commerce strategy, supply chain, store operations are most active beats.

Response latency

~3-5 for relevant beat pitches

Contributor program

No open contributor program — No open contributor program

Recent coverage

Retail news, e-commerce strategy, supply chain, retail tech, consumer trends

Best for

Retail tech, e-commerce platforms, consumer brands with retail-strategy angle

Worst for

Non-retail SaaS; services without retail-vertical angle

Sponsored content markings

  • Sponsored
  • Industry Dive Partnerships

Source-request platforms

  • HARO
  • Featured

FAQ

  • Is Retail Dive pay-for-play?

    Retail Dive is staff editorial under Industry Dive. The Industry Dive newsroom operates with strong editorial separation from sponsored content. The current classification is "cleared" as of 2026-05-08.

  • How do you actually pitch Retail Dive?

    Pitch a beat reporter directly. Retail tech, e-commerce strategy, supply chain, store operations are most active beats.

  • Does Retail Dive accept contributor posts?

    No open contributor program. No open contributor program

  • What kinds of brands does Retail Dive cover well?

    Best for: Retail tech, e-commerce platforms, consumer brands with retail-strategy angle. Worst for: Non-retail SaaS; services without retail-vertical angle.

  • Which source-request platforms carry Retail Dive's queries?

    Retail Dive appears on: HARO, Featured.

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