RetailMeNot appoints new executive to board of directors

Square executive Gokul Rajaram began his tenure with the company this month.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 22, 2013

Wayfair names former Warner Music executive as CFO

The move is another possible indication that Wayfair is preparing to file for IPO.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 22, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

The state of retail returns

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

By Retail Dive staff

Pier 1 launches stock buyback, names three new executives to board

The company has officially approved the $200 million repurchasing program.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 21, 2013

Safeway will boost stock buyback by $2 billion

The announcement follows the company’s recent decision to exit the Chicago market.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 21, 2013

RadioShack announces long-term agreement with Citi Retail Services

The relationship could serve as a key element of RadioShack’s re-branding .

By Philip Nations • Oct. 18, 2013

Kroger Co. names new COO to complete succession plan

Michael Ellis will soon fill a top role for the largest grocery store chain in the U.S.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 18, 2013

Toys 'R' Us appoints two new executives to top roles

The hires should help the company maintain stability throughout the holiday shopping season.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 17, 2013

Online office supply merchant Poppin hires five new executives

The e-commerce company hopes the move will help facilitate multichannel growth.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 16, 2013

J.C. Penney reaches extension on private label credit card

The embattled retail chain has announced a deal with GE Capital through the year 2020.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 16, 2013

Apple scores big hire, grabs Burberry's CEO

Angela Ahrendts will get a newly-established exccutive position when she arrives at Apple.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 15, 2013

Family Dollar appoints new lead merchandising officer

Jason Reiser served with Sam’s Club before joining Family Dollar in July.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 15, 2013

Food stamp glitch results in free-for-all spending, empty Walmart shelves

The problems impacted retailers in 17 states, but two Walmart locations experienced Black Friday-like crowd issues.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 14, 2013

Grocery delivery's future: 10 services battling for customers right now

These startups, industry giants and niche players each want a say in which trucks are hauling the nation's food bags from stores to homes.

By Linda Cui • Oct. 14, 2013

Dick’s Sporting Goods continues brick-and-mortar expansion efforts

Last week, the company opened three more locations in the U.S.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 14, 2013

Newgistics expands footprint to increase network size

The company is hopeful the domestic expansion will help refine shipping efficiency.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 14, 2013

ShopRunner raises additional $200 million from investors

Will the new funds help the shipping service stay competitive with Amazon?

By Philip Nations • Oct. 14, 2013

J.C. Penney gives up on new logo, brings back the old one

It looks like a step in the right direction, considering everything Penney has been through.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 11, 2013

Safeway plans to sell off Dominick’s and exit Chicago

How will the $4 billion in potential new profit from the move be utilized?

By Philip Nations • Oct. 11, 2013

Convenience store salaries surge; CEO pay hits record

Salaries rose across every job category at U.S. convenience stores, and chief executives hit record pay levels.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 10, 2013

Paypal releases new software-only mobile payments app

The technology is the second mobile payment app to be released by the company in recent months.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 10, 2013

Men’s Wearhouse deflects takeover bid, stock shares soar

Sometimes rejection can be a good thing.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 10, 2013

Self-checkout stations take a beating in WSJ column

Machines are better than humans at many things, but not at ringing up the groceries, evidently.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 9, 2013

'Click and mortar': A sound strategy for besting Amazon?

The head of Carrefour would tell you the answers is yes.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 9, 2013

Wal-Mart bows out of retail in India for now

Are you really surprised?

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 9, 2013

Brooks Brothers is getting into the restaurant business

The clothing retailer's new steakhouse will be located near its flagship Madison Avenue store.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 8, 2013