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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of DHLTrendlineInside retail supply chains
Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management.
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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 -
Neiman Marcus announces eBay 'fashion outlet' exit
The upscale retailer was among the first to launch an eBay "Fashion Outlet" in 2011.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Is Walmart turning a socially-conscious corner with 'empowering women' program?
Wal-Mart's Women's Economic Empowerment Initiative may signal a tipping point in the drive for a more socially-conscious brand of capitalism.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Kirkland's CEO Alderson announces retirement
Alderson has been with the company for 27 years.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Michaels increases profit ahead of IPO
The IPO was on hold prior to the hiring of new CEO Carl Rubin.
By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2013 -
Target to abandon 'Shops at Target' concept
The retailer says it is done experimenting with the sales plan.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
40,000 Stop & Shop workers will not strike after all
The national chain and the union came to an agreement just in time to end talks of striking.
By Jeremy Peterseil • March 11, 2013 -
Walmart EVP of corporate affairs to step down in June
Leslie Dach led efforts to improve the retail giant's image with various socially conscious initiatives.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2013 -
Alibaba names Lu CEO ahead of possible IPO
Jonathan Lu will replace Jack Ma as the CEO of China's largest e-commerce company.
By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013 -
LightSpeed to open its U.S. headquarters in Manhattan
The Canadian company provides inventory management and sales solutions.
By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013 -
Ex-Gamestop communications VP sentenced to prison
The former corporate spokesman pleaded guilty to defrauding the company out of almost $2 million.
By Roger Riddell • March 8, 2013 -
JC Penney quietly lays off more than 2,000 employees
The move was made to contain costs as its sales continue to decline.
By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013 -
Walgreens wants first net zero energy store in the U.S.
The store will be located in Evanston, Ill., where a current Walgreens is being demolished.
By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013 -
Etsy crafting partnerships with Nordstrom and others
The online marketplace for independent designers is testing a new wholesale platform.
By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2013 -
Sears Holdings Corp. CEO Lampert invests heavily in company
Premarket trading was up on news of the Lampert's Monday stock purchase.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2013 -
Hess to exit convenience store, gas station business
The company currently operates 1,350 gas stations on the east coast.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013 -
Penney's Johnson was aware Martha Stewart deal stepped on Macy's toes
During testimony, the J.C. Penney CEO denied meaning to break Macy's pre-existing contract with the homemaking maven.
By Roger Riddell • March 4, 2013 -
Airborne retail shipments may fly by the sequester
Companies aren't expecting retail shipments to be disturbed, despite government turbulence.
By Christopher Sacco • March 4, 2013 -
J.C.Penney nosedived in 2012 – what's next?
As the company seeks to slow the bleeding in 2013, sales may not have hit rock bottom just yet.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Best Buy cuts staff at HQ, slashes budget by $725M
These moves are part of the early stages of the "Renew Blue" project designed to reinvigorate the company.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Target's entrance into Canada expected to create 'all-out retail war'
Target is launching in Canada at an inconvenient time for the country's retailers.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Staples now sells Apple products
The chain is now offering Apple items for sale online.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Android exec says no need for Google retail stores
Despite reports, Andy Rubin says that the Internet giant doesn't need its own retail stores.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013