Express debuts west coast flagship location in San Francisco

The fashion retailer will also launch its accompanying east coast flagship in 2014.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 27, 2013

Fresh Direct to debut private-label food brand

The launch is bound to turn some heads in New York City.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2013

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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

Now, Men's Wearhouse wants to acquire Jos. A. Bank for $1.5B

Could we actually see the previous acquisition scenario play out in reverse?

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 26, 2013

Victoria’s Secret expands airport-based retail boutiques

The company has announced plans for five additional locations across the U.S. by 2014.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 26, 2013

5 big-name pop-up shops invading retail this holiday season

Intel and Google join experienced brands including Microsoft and Crate and Barrel.

By Lyndsey Gilpin • Nov. 25, 2013

Wal-Mart names its new CEO

Doug McMillon will take over the role when Michael Duke retires in 2014.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 25, 2013

Wal-Mart names former Accenture executive to board of directors

Pamela Craig will also help lead Wal-Mart’s Foreign Corrupt Practices investigation.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 25, 2013

Groupon opens first-ever fulfillment center

The delivery center will help speed up orders made through Groupon Goods.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 20, 2013

Verizon debuts new concept layout at Mall of America

The store format will serve as the blueprint at over 1,700 retail locations set to be redesigned.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 20, 2013

Survey results: Can Thanksgiving be the new Black Friday?

Stores such as Kmart, Macy's and Target plan to open before the turkey gets cold, so Retail Dive asked consumers if they are willing to line up.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2013

Wal-Mart one-ups everyone, plans Black Friday a week early

Will other stores be forced to follow suit?

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 19, 2013

No other bidder surfaces for Fresh & Easy, clearing way for Yucaipa takeover

Fresh & Easy canceled a planned auction of its assets when no bidder materialized to compete with Yucaipa.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 19, 2013

Hallmark tries to reinvent itself with 'HMK' store concept

As greeting cards lose appeal, the company is trying out something new.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 19, 2013

Apple CEO balks at opening stores on Thanksgiving

Tim Cook tells marketing executives that families are more important than profits.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 19, 2013

TriArtisan Partners could be close to acquiring major fast food chain

Will the little known private equity firm reach a deal with Hardees, Carl’s Jr.? 

By Philip Nations • Nov. 19, 2013

Personalized pricing alters the supermarket landscape

Grocers such as Safeway and Kroger are using algorithms to determine discounts—creating a world where different shoppers pay different prices.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 15, 2013

Is Apple opening for Thanksgiving as well now?

The retailer has yet to formally address the controversial topic to the public.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 15, 2013

After CEO announces resignation, Burberry names new chief design officer

Will the move help calm a faction of jittery shareholders?

By Philip Nations • Nov. 15, 2013

Wal-Mart cuts earnings forecast again amid price wars with grocery, dollar stores

Wal-Mart, the country's largest retailer, trimmed its earnings forecast for the second time this year.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 14, 2013

Merged Office Depot and Officemax name new CEO

Roland Smith will become the first lone chief executive for the recently combined office supply chains.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 13, 2013

H&M snags Lady Gaga to open Times Square flagship location

The store will make its debut this week for shoppers with a midnight ribbon-cutting ceremony.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 12, 2013

Sears sells stake in Canadian retail properties for $300 million

The sales transaction is set to be finalized at the beginning of 2014.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 12, 2013

4 Kroger predictions: Will it actually take over the world?

Kroger is sitting on top of the supermarket space—rolling in revenue, its stock price soaring. What's next? And what could go wrong?

By Paul Conley • Nov. 11, 2013

Whole Foods reports rise in profit, but lowers guidance for fiscal 2014

Whole Foods reported a 7% rise in quarterly income, but pulled back on forecasts for the next fiscal year.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 8, 2013

A&F backtracks, weclomes plus size customers after all

Poor performance seems to have motivated the company to offer larger sizes on its racks in 2014.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 8, 2013