Groupon buys flash-fashion retail outfit Ideeli for $43M

The acquisition of the discount fashion retailer comes with a strong mobile business.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2014

Digimarc unveils invisible barcode for speedier scanning

Datalogic, a maker of barcode readers, is to develop the retail point-of-sale systems.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2014

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The state of retail returns

Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience. 

By Retail Dive staff

Former Dollar General exec named new RadioShack EVP-CFO

The appointment of seasoned specialty-retail executive John W. Feray is part of the electronics retailer’s ongoing turnaround plans.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2014

L Brands post weaker than expected sales increase

The multi-retailer company joins others in reporting slow December sales, and revenues nibbled at by holiday discounts.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Sam’s Club online business gets a push

The warehouse retailer will now operate under Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s Global eCommerce unit.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Lululemon stock drops 17% on lower Q4 forecast

The yoga clothing company is still faltering after last year's mortifying comments by its founder as well as embarrassing quality-control issues.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Overstock.com the first major retailer to accept Bitcoin

The company’s CEO says the digital currency is inevitable for Amazon and all major retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Neiman Marcus confirms data breach from Dec. sales at brick-and-mortar stores

The latest hack could be a sign that more retailers were targeted during the busy holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Barnes and Noble Inc. taps its Nook captain and company CFO as new CEO

The choice could bring big changes to the bookseller’s e-commerce operations, which are in free-fall.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2014

Verizon implements massive retail design makeover

The company plans to integrate the new Smart Store design throughout 1,700 retail locations.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 10, 2014

New York's longtime Fifth Avenue Barnes & Noble closes

The bookstore chain turns another page in its efforts to meet readers’ changing habits.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2014

California judge rules Overstock.com, Inc. misleads shoppers on price comparisons

Overstock warns the ruling overly dictates how retailers advertise and says it will appeal.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2014

Family Dollar executive resigns following dismal sales figures

Michael Bloom has surrendered his executive leadership position with the off-price retail chain.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 9, 2014

Former Wal-Mart executive resigns to join Groupon

Groupon Goods is helping fuel the company’s expansion efforts into 2014.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 9, 2014

East Coast Forever 21 stores land workplace-safety fines

Repeat fines may become more commonplace as retailers face increased OSHA scrutiny.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2014

Amazon Prime hits 20 million members

The company’s roundabout confirmation of the data comes on the heels of its own announcement of a million new Prime members at Christmastime.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2014

Nordstrom announces it will build two new Nordstrom Rack locations

The luxury store brand is continuing its U.S. brick-and-mortar expansion efforts into 2014.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 8, 2014

Uniqlo announces location sites for new-store expansion effort

Check out where the company plans to place new brick-and-mortar locations.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 8, 2014

Apple opens digital retail space on major Chinese e-commerce site Tmall

The latest move shows Apple isn’t being shy about taking on stiff competition in China.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2014

Customers feel neglected as brands increase omnichannel interactions, global study shows

U.S. shoppers in particular expect to be rewarded for loyalty, and their expectations are rising.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2014

Zappos to embrace holacracy, rejecting all job titles

The company is the largest to embrace the model so far.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2014

Jain becomes Bharti CEO after Wal-Mart departure

The former Wal-Mart executive will be joined by an old colleague at his new role.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2014

Aldi to launch all-natural SimplyNature brand

The move should help the grocer better compete with Whole Foods and Trader Joe's as it expands.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2014

Target suffers a new setback with holiday gift card issues

Compromised debit and credit card info has already caused headaches, but now Target has also acknowledged improperly activated gift cards.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2014

Costco invests $100 million to increase international expansion efforts

The discount retailer has announced new plans for its Costco Australia operations.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 30, 2013