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

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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

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

Report shows center store still excels in some areas

Center store beat industry averages, while coffee and energy drinks saw increased sales.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 7, 2013

Complaints filed against Walmart by other retailers over price matching

Best Buy and Toys R Us have filed complaints against Walmart, citing price comparison ads with allegedly inaccurate claims.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

Banana Republic to offer a Hamptons-inspired summer line

The store will partner with the Milly brand from designer Michelle Smith to go after a mix of sophistication and color.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

Promising cheaper TVs, Chinese manufacturers push into U.S. markets

Manufacturers such as TCL Corps are capitalizing on U.S. consumers' concerns about looks and features over country of origin.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

Wonder Bread may be purchased by major Mexican retailer, Grupo Bimbo

Bankrupted Hostess brand  may be giving its bread  new life with a sale to major Mexican retailer, Grupo Bimpo

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

Target concedes to a 'flat' December but is still on track for the fourth quarter

The retail leader admitted that 2012 did not bring a "not particularly great" holiday season.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 3, 2013

Social networks evolve from a way to stay current to a way to boost sales

Sharing, talking on social networks, and email have become lucrative ways for retailers to advertise within their fan base with little upkeep or money.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 3, 2013

Big name retailers are losing steam with online satisfaction including Walmart

Analytic firm, Foresee, released its latest online satisfaction research for major retailers such as Walmart, Amazon, and LL Bean with mixed results across the board.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 3, 2013

The Container Store boosts efficiency with cloud-based performance management

By eliminating a number of manual processes and moving to a cloud-based performance management solution, The Container Store now forecasts and plans monthly and quarterly instead of traditional annual reporting.

By Elizabeth Robins • Jan. 3, 2013

Polaroid to open 10 'experiential' stores this year

The retail operations will specialize in images—not just cameras.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2013

L’Oréal to expand retail operations in India

The luxury cosmetics market in India may hold new opportunities outside of Mumbai and Delhi.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 1, 2013

Will mobile registers or digital wallets make a bigger splash in 2013?

The Tampa Bay Times looks at Urban Outfitters and Apple and anticipates what changes await retail in the new year.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 1, 2013

J. Crew CEO defends online shopping after NYT op-ed

Millard Drexler responds to a customer's public complaint in which she attacked online shopping and its role in holiday gift-buying.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 29, 2012

Walmart pledges safeguards against unsafe factory use, despite problems

A New York Times report looks at discrepancies between internal communications and public vows to not use unsafe factories.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 29, 2012

Microsoft Stores continue to multiply with six new locations in 2013

The software and hardware provider will try to claim more territory in the new year as it pushes its tablet and entertainment offerings.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 26, 2012