Eschewing e-commerce, Primark is holding out for brick-and-mortar

The British-Irish fast-fashion retailer must stay clear of e-commerce because its price points are just too low.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2015

Etsy teams up with Postmates for NYC same-day delivery test

Etsy is showing its willingness to play on Amazon’s turf as Amazon prepares the launch of an Etsy-like artisanal goods marketplace.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2015

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The state of retail returns

Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience. 

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EBay eases up on merchants over delivery and returns

Some eBay sellers lose their accounts if their ratings are low, but that changed last week.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2015

Wal-Mart finding it more difficult to squeeze suppliers

Rather than simply bringing its own prices down, the retail giant is now adding fees for distribution and storage that have suppliers balking.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2015

Quiksilver blames West Coast port delays in bankruptcy

The surfwear retailer said late wholesale deliveries added to its financial troubles, preventing the execution of its turnaround plan.

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 11, 2015

J.C. Penney tests fast fashion with Belle + Sky brand

But its new CEO says the retailer has to clean up its supply chain act if the line is to succeed.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2015

The answer to complex holiday inventories? Data

Getting the hot items on shelves in time for the holidays and knowing their prices and availability can be a tall order. Enter data analytics.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2015

Google to test fresh grocery delivery this year

Going up against AmazonFresh, the service will launch in two cities. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 9, 2015

Target experiencing supply chain troubles due to new initiatives

Target seems to be admitting that it has a problem, the first step in solving it.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2015

Improving employment rate could hamper holiday hiring

Warehouse, delivery, and store employees could be hard to find this year because more people have steady work.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2015

Re/Code: Uber retail delivery partnerships to be announced soon

Package delivery seems like a slam-dunk for Uber, but so far it pales compared to its global ride-hailing service.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2015

Amazon launches restaurant delivery in Seattle

The e-retail giant is also hiring for a restaurant division in New York. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2015

Sole Society latest e-retailer to open physical store

The footwear and accessories retailer says sales through Nordstrom are growing and that it may expand its brick-and-mortar footprint, so to speak.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2015

Delivery startup mania: Where is this all going?

As the delivery area becomes increasingly crowded with a plethora of tech-focused startups, questions of these firms' sustainability are starting to be floated. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2015

Amazon may allow some merchants to offer free two-day Prime shipping to limited areas

Although the pilot has been reported as a new limitation, it’s a way for more merchants to offer free two-day shipping on more items, so is actually an expansion of Prime—and maybe an answer to newcomer Jet.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2015

Rural China next growth target for Alibaba

Although e-commerce giants dominate in cities, rural China is poised for growth.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2015

Myanmar sets daily wage minimum to boost apparel manufacturing

The $2.80 per day minimum was finally set after two years of intense negotiations among labor groups, factory owners, and the government.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2015

Labor Board expands employer responsibility for temp, franchise workers

In many ways, the ruling is an adjustment to today’s employment reality, but it is likely to be challenged in court by businesses.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2015

In-store pickup adds to Kirkland's online growth

More than 70% of the home decor retailer's customers choose pickup over delivery when shopping online. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 26, 2015

Amazon launches one-hour alcohol delivery in Seattle

While this is the first U.S. city to get the service from Amazon, a few startups have beat the online retail giant to the space in several other territories. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2015

How robots are ushering in a new era of retail customer service

While robots and technology may seem like a threat to human retail workers, their work could help free up employees to do what they do best. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2015

Goodwill counters new competition with boutique-style stores

The charity re-sale giant is taking a page from for-profit rivals to appeal to younger shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2015

Wal-Mart shakes up merchandise team

The retailer is taking its efforts to battle inventory and merchandising issues straight to the top.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2015

Levi's, H&M among growing number of retailers recycling old wares

A Swiss company is taking in discarded clothing in an effort to “close the loop” in textile manufacturing.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2015

Gap testing 'fast fashion' at namesake brand

The company is taking a page from the success of its own Old Navy brand.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2015