Walgreens expands employee training and development with Walgreens University

The endeavor features several higher education partners and some courses will offer college credit.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2013

Barnes & Noble chairman proposes purchase of company's retail business

The bookseller says there's no guarantee the proposal will result in a sale.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2013

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management. 

By Retail Dive staff

Albertsons appoints division presidents for Supervalu acquisitions, names new marketing VP

A new Northwest division office is also in the works.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2013

DailyDeal founders buy the company back from Google

The resale comes less than 18 months after after the company was purchased by Google.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

James Dean’s cap costs $25K on Amazon's new Entertainment Collectibles Store

And that's not all that Amazon is peddling through its new eBay competitor.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 21, 2013

Walmart beats profit forecast despite soft same store sales

Fourth quarter profits exceeded Wall Street's expectations.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2013

Office Depot confirmed to acquire Office Max for $976 million

The all-stock sale is now confirmed after the agreement was accidentally announced earlier in the day.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

H&M headed to India

Government policies and market opportunities have made the country more appealing of late to global brands.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 20, 2013

OfficeMax, Office Depot to merge — or not?

This morning, Office Depot and OfficeMax announced their merger but have since retracted the news as sources say the deal is not yet done.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2013

Experts suggest Whole Foods has dropped prices low enough

Does moving to a middle ground on prices move the company away from its core shoppers?

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2013

Best Buy price-matching to become a year-round policy

The decision will up the ante competing with Amazon.com, Walmart and Target.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 19, 2013

Google reportedly wants its own retail stores

Is it ready to step into the ring against Apple and Microsoft?

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 19, 2013

Most Read Retail News of the Week: AmEx, Target and Finish Line

Need a refresher on the week's most popular retail news stories? We've got you covered.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 15, 2013

Monsoon Accessorize grabs former Apple retail chief

John Browett gets an elevated titled at his new U.K. employer, who just happens to have more stores than Apple.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 15, 2013

Harris Teeter confirms possible sale

Industry analysts speculate whether a competitor or private equity firm will buy the chain.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 15, 2013

USPS to still deliver e-commerce on Saturdays

While the USPS announced most mail will not be delivered on Saturdays due to budget deficits, that will not apply to e-retail.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 14, 2013

Congress to table e-retail sales tax legislation

Congress is expected to introduce a new bill which will allow states to enforce sales taxes on e-commerce, regardless of where the e-retailers are located.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 14, 2013

Discount pros launch super savings chain

Veterans of the value retail business have created STL Global Sales, a new force in the discount business. 

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 13, 2013

Finish Line lost $3M in three weeks for e-commerce fiasco

Still reeling from its switch to a new e-commerce platform in November, Finish Line's CDO has resigned.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 12, 2013

Study: Online shopping hits plateau

After three years of increasing sales, online shopping is finally beginning to level out, according to a shopper behavior study by Integer.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013

RadioShack hopes new CEO can spark turnaround

RadioShack has hired Joe Magnacca, former president of daily living products and solutions for Walgreens, to be their new CEO.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 8, 2013

Study: 12% use social media to shop

Despite social media use being at an all time high, less than 20% of online sales are driven by it.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

H.H. Gregg vows 'Price Match Guarantee'

In a bid for a surge in sales, H.H. Gregg has announced a bold promise to match the pricing of its competitors.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

Family Dollar extends Revionics contract

Revionic will handle Family Dollar's merchandising and price optimization.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

After FTC investigation, Vitamin Shoppe will acquire Super Supplements

After an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, Vitamin Shoppe has been given the go-ahead to complete its purchase.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 4, 2013