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Best Buy, Target jump into at-home medical device market

The partnerships give both medical device companies an opportunity to reach a broader audience through mass merchant retailers, and tightens the relationship between healthcare and retail.

Walmart rewards supplier emission cuts

Suppliers for the retailer have avoided 3.46 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions as part of Project Gigaton China.

Tillys levels up esports push with in-store AR competition

Students from 1,200 high schools can win prizes by competing in an immersive mobile game at the retailer's locations.

Does Ikea's 1st urban location take a page from the DTC playbook?

The retailer this week unveiled a small-format store, which provides design consultations to Manhattan's urbanites.

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Can chatbots charm consumers?

Years after the technology looked like the next big thing in customer engagement, retailers and brands still need to be careful how it is employed.

No free returns? More than half of shoppers won't buy

Retailers need to step up their payments options, returns experience and product descriptions, according to a report by payments company Klarna.

Bed Bath & Beyond shakes up board amid activist pressure

But the investor group responded saying the retailer's actions still weren't enough, pointing to the fact that the current CEO remains in his role.

UPDATED: April 22, 2019 at 4:31 p.m.

As supply chains get tech savvy, is cybersecurity keeping pace?

With interconnected supply chains, a hack on one supplier can jeopardize an entire business.

Sears says Lampert stripped company 'of billions of dollars of assets'

Several analysts have made observations along the same lines for years, but ESL on Monday “vigorously” disputed the claims.

Under Armour head of North America to depart

Jason LaRose has been the president of that division since 2016, and has worked at the athletics retailer in various roles since 2013.

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'Big and tall' could be bigger — and better

When it comes to advancements in apparel sizing, women have paved the way. Men's brands seem destined to follow suit, but retailers have a lot to learn.

55% of US mobile users can't live without cash

While cashless payments promise security and convenience, many businesses are reluctant because of higher costs and some lack of consumer interest, according to a recent study.

Target unveils green, affordable household product brand

"Everspring" takes a note from startup Brandless for affordable goods, and furthers the retailer's private label efforts.

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How Bonobos became the 'DNVB college'

An entrepreneurial culture has sparked many employees to launch their own businesses or leave to grow other brands, but CEO Micky Onvural hopes to woo them back down the road.

Adidas, Donald Glover drop short films for new shoe deal

The actor also used Apple's AirDrop feature to give away pairs of the new sneakers to Coachella attendees.

Decathlon trades registers for iPhones at new store

The sports retailer is opening its first full-scale store in California and will bypass traditional checkout for NewStore's mobile POS.

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Retail Therapy: Moschino gets pixelated with Sims collection

The fashion house's latest partnership takes inspiration from the life-simulation game.

Shutterstock brings AR shopping to life in updated iOS app

The virtual imaging feature targets retailers and restaurant owners who use the company's photos for interior decorating.

Amazon, Walmart join online SNAP pilot

The USDA program, which has launched in New York state, will bring the convenience of online grocery shopping to millions of benefit recipients. 

What's the Story with Macy's?

The department store has moved swiftly to roll out the retail concept, but risks and challenges remain.

Pier 1 appoints interim CFO amid growing financial loss

Deborah Rieger-Paganis, with 30 years of experience improving retailers' finances, replaces Nancy Walsh. But will that be enough?

Consumer confidence may be hitting a peak

Americans remain among the most confident consumers in the world, but there are some signs of softening here, too.

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Anchors away: Why grocers are heading to the mall

With vacancy rates high and department stores, including Sears and J.C. Penney, vacating anchor locations, food retailers are moving in. 

Amazon China marketplace is shutting down

The e-commerce giant opened a digital store on Alibaba's Tmall in 2015, suggesting the company would eventually wind down sales operations, according to analysts.

Walgreens taps Narvar for online pickup, returns in 8K stores

Retailers, including Urban Outfitters and Levi's, have signed on to the new service, which allows customers to pick up orders from each other's stores.