Conversational Commerce: Why Toys R Us went bankrupt — and what it means for the holidays

The retailer, which runs Ann Taylor, LOFT and other store brands, delivered a fourth quarter performance that bested not just analysts’ expectations, but also its own.

Strong foot traffic, low prices and plenty of room for brick-and-mortar growth could give TJX and Ross a boost — likely at the expense of department stores.  

The youngest generation wants more AR, VR and "just walk out" tech, and they want them within the year, according to a new study.

It’s baby boomers who are more likely to buy online, according to a study from consumer engagement firm First Insight.

The teen apparel retailer emerged last week from a well-planned, relatively orderly Chapter 11 process as a smaller and less-indebted retailer.

As SVP of fashion in the U.S. e-commerce division, Denise Incandela will lead the department for Walmart.com, Jet.com and Shoes.com.

The move may reflect an acknowledgement by the mass merchant that consumers frequent businesses that reflect their values.

The home goods retailer has seen digital sales growth and continues to invest on that front, despite overall struggles.

The timing of the company's recent Chapter 11 filing is the worst possible scenario for any retailer, much less one so dependent on holiday sales.

A study commissioned by the warehouse club retailer notes all the many woes of the holiday party host that the company hopes could be reasons to shop at its stores.

The Amazon-backed grocer aims to increase efficiency, but critics say these moves will shrink the marketing and availability of popular niche brands.

Retailers must find new ways to access customer data and offer personalized products to reach an increasingly fragmented consumer base.

The innovation hub is working to help the industry better manage data security.

Women make up by far the majority of both the retail workforce and its customer base, but there’s a dearth of female leadership in the industry.

Customers who use the service, which requires a keyless lock, can request that delivery people put their groceries away while they are not home.;

The platform isn't just for social media anymore, as customers appear ready to engage with brands and sales people via this real-time format.