PetSmart announces executive reshuffling

PetSmart is changing things up internally with roles shifting for top executive positions from CEO to Chairman.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013

Customer service improving for top internet retailers

In an annual study from The E-tailing Group, online retailers across the board are improving their customer service.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 23, 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

Wegman and Smucker execs win Hall of Fame honors

Two family-oriented executives win high honors during the 2013 GMA Chairman's Lecture.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Hurricane Sandy forced retailers to learn hard lessons

Retailers found out the hard way that businesses cannot rely upon government aid. 

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Kohl's donates $2 million to Discovery World

By teaming up with Discovery World,  Kohl's has pledged $2 million towards building new educational design labs.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

The ultimate solution to jump-start JC Penney

With fourth quarter numbers coming soon, JC Penney is preparing for disappointing results while concentrating on long-term transformation.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Walmart unleashes a 'zero tolerance' policy for global sourcing standards violators

In response to a Bangladesh factory fire that killed 112 people, Walmart is eliminating its "3 strike" policy and instituting a "zero tolerance" policy instead.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work list hits, Wegman's ranks high

Men's Wearhouse, and Nordstrom also earned spots, thanks to Fortune's annual survey.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 18, 2013

Tebow gives back in a partnership with Furniture Row

Tebow may not be likely to return to the Jets, but he'll help out orphans with Furniture Row for a third year running.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013

Big plans for 8 major retailers in 2013

Walmart, Whole Foods, and Ethan Allen have all unveiled major goals for 2013.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013

Toys 'R' Us gives $1 million towards Hurricane Sandy relief

The Toys "R" Us Children's Fund will contribute to help rebuild the New Jersey communities that the company serves.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013

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

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