Staples SVP, John Burke, becomes chief culture officer

The big name in office supplies just created the position, and Burke will be the first carry the title.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 16, 2013

Apple retail operations jolted again as VP Jerry McDougal, resigns

Jerry McDougal, Apple's vice president of retail operations, has left the company with the SVP position still vacant.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 16, 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

Walmart has a 10-year plan to boost U.S.-sourced products

Walmart and Sam's Club stores across the U.S. could see $50 billion in more U.S.-sourced products over the next  decade.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013

Crafton named as new CEO at Crossmark

Crossmark, a sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry, has acquired former Proctor and Gamble exec Joe Crafton as its new CEO.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013

Walmart makes pledge to hire 100,000 veterans

Starting on Memorial Day, Walmart will begin welcoming any veteran meeting certain criteria as a new Walmart, Sam's Club, or distribution center employee.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013

Target's relationship with Radio Shack fizzles, making room for a new mobile provider

Brightstar and MarketSource will assume responsibilities for Target's mobile market after recent negotiations failed.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013

Walmart to grow new Neighborhood Markets in Alabama, rest of U.S.

Expect to see about 100 more nationwide in 2013.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 14, 2013

Harry Winston sells off watch and jewelry business to focus on diamond mining

Harry Winston has reportedly reached a deal with Swatch to sell off its watch and jewelry retail business, filling in a gap in the Swatch portfolio.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

Walgreens goes Hollywood offering sushi, frozen yogurt and liquor

Little more comes to mind other than milk or cough syrup when you think of your typical Walgreens, but this new design model in open Hollywood offers high end luxuries fit for the stars.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

Tiffany & Co. remains a valuable investment despite a decade low earnings stretch

Tiffany & Co. reports low earnings for the last four quarters, however the allure of the product has investors talking take-over citing it as a "trophy property." 

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

'Grey's Anatomy' star beats out Starbucks-Agrinurture to purchase Tully's Coffee

Patrick Dempsey, out-muscled efforts by Starbucks and Agrinurture to purchase the chain after a judge said that the auction ruling was fair and without error.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

JC Penney and Sears face uncertainty after a difficult retail season

Forbes looks at what's at stake for the retail industry's elder brands in 2013.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013

Best Buy sales stabilize as Schulze hopes for takeover success

In the meantime, the company is slashing its free cash flow forecast for fiscal 2013.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013

Investment Group acquires Supervalu stores for $3.3 billion

Supervalu will keep Save-A-Lot, but its other stores will go to an investor group led by Cerberus Capital Management LP.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013

Barnes & Noble faces closures in the shadow of online retail

Barnes & Noble struggles to keep pace with digital power houses like Amazon and Apple, forcing the company to consider downsizing their operations.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013

Urban Outfitters shines in the last quarter

Urban Outfitters, which operates Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People and Terrain has reported a record  increase in sales for their last quarter across all of their brands.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013

Former Best Buy exec finds a new home with LivingSocial.com

After leaving Best Buy in May, Barry Judge has signed on as LivingSocial.com's new chief marketing officer.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013

Gymboree hires a new CEO causing movement within the Gap brand

Gymboree hired former Gap president Mark Breitbard to replace interim CEO Kip Garcia, effective Jan. 14.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013

JC Penney shares suffer after downgrade, turnaround problems

The company tried to revitalize sales in 2012—and may yet succeed—but analysts remains skeptical for now.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013

Holiday shopping numbers may cause retailers to rethink early deals

Early sales surges may prove to have done long-term damage extending into the holiday season.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013

Who will fill Apple's retail void after Ron Johnson's departure?

Here are a few candidates from major companies such as Burberry and Nike.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013

Finish Line pulls a U-turn online after losing $3 million

CEO and Chairman, Glenn S. Lyon, cited a $3 million dollar loss for the major shoe retailer after the company launched its new e-commerce platform.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013

Sears CEO to depart next month

CEO Louis D'Ambrosio will step down in February, citing a family medical issue, and following a 1.8% decline in quarter-to-date sales.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013

Sandy bring bankruptcy for retail company Big M

Annie Sez, Mandee, and Afaze parent company, Big M Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013

Overstock.com begins offering free shipping with a minimum purchase

Following the trend among other major online retailers, Overstock.com is now offering free shipping on orders of $50.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013