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  • Supervalu to form retailer advisory council

    The company is now primarily a wholesaler again following the sale of several chains.

    By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013
  • Apple to triple Indian retail presence by 2015 without Apple Stores

    The tech giant will instead focus on "exclusive stores."

    By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013
  • A customer using Happy Returns at an Ulta Beauty store Explore the Trendline
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    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
  • Kroger announces VP's retirement

    Vice president and pension investment officer Rich Manka will retire July 15.

    By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013
  • Supervalu eliminates 1,100 current and open positions

    The cuts come following Supervalu's recent sale of its largest retail brands.

    By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013
  • Tech Cinderella story Nasty Gal is country's 'fastest growing retailer'

    The online fashion retailer nearly topped $100 million in sales last year.

    By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013
  • Dollar General to open 11,000th store in 2013

    The company plans to open more than 600 new stores this year.

    By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013
  • Target to sell off over $200 million of debt

    The retailer's latest unloading of debt follows the October sale of its credit card debt to TD Bank.

    By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2013
  • REI lays off 'limited number' of employees

    The layoffs come as the company's executive is being confirmed to lead the U.S. Interior Department.

    By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013
  • Some online retailers expanding into bricks-and-mortar locations

    More online retailers offering products that customers prefer to view in person are venturing into physical storefronts.

    By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013
  • Starmount partnership brings mPOS to hundreds of Unicomer Brands stores

    Unicomer Brands operates hundreds of stores in Central America, the Caribbean, Ecuador and the U.S.

    By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013
  • Walgreens opens seventh flagship in D.C.

    The three-floor store is located at the entrance to the Chinatown district, just down the street from the company's governmental affairs office.

    By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013
  • IMG Fashion and JOOR partnership set to benefit small retailers

    The deal will put more brands in front of more retailers and level the playing field for small retailers.

    By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013
  • H&M reports 10% profit decline for first quarter

    Poor weather and tough economic conditions contributed to the drop.

    By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013
  • FedEx falls short of analysts' estimates despite e-commerce growth

    Average daily package volume growth of 10% in the ground division couldn't offset losses in other areas.

    By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013
  • Walgreens signs supply deal with AmerisourceBergen

    AmerisourceBergen will replace Cardinal Health as Walgreens' primary supplier when their contract expires in August.

    By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013
  • Lululemon issues recall of see-through black yoga pants

    The black yoga pants are a staple product, and the recall is expected to hurt first quarter financial results.

    By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013
  • Walmart to develop 'next-gen network' of stores and fulfillment centers

    The world's largest retailer will invest in its global e-commerce platform, as well as measures to cut costs and increase efficiency.

    By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013
  • Interbrand releases 2013 'Best Retail Brands' study

    The study also reveals which brands are on the decline.

    By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013
  • Report: Costco considering an HQ expansion

    According to regional news reports, the resulting headquarters could take up as much as 1.5 million feet.

    By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013
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    J.C. Penney's failure to leverage Liz Claiborne is a lost opportunity

    The company is favoring a lesser-known brand over the well-known and once-iconic Claiborne.

    By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013
  • Raley's partners with BzzAgent to enhance loyalty program

    The partnership will result in an online platform that doubles as a social marketing tool.

    By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013
  • Safeway promotes Kelly Griffith to EVP of retail operations

    Griffith brings over three decades of experience to the role.

    By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013
  • Major UK retailers sending only 10% of waste to landfill

    The group of 25 retailers committed to reducing waste sent to landfill below 15%.

    By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013
  • Japan's DoCoMo expands e-commerce business with $22M Magaseek purchase

    The online fashion retail startup will become a DoCoMo subsidiary.

    By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013
  • Target acquires Chefs Catalog and Cooking.com

    Target will combine the two kitchen tool and recipe companies into a new subsidiary.

    By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013