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Deep Dive
6 challenges retailers will face in 2015
From fulfillment to mobile commerce, retailers have their work cut out for them in the new year.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2015 -
West Coast port strike could create retail winners, losers
Lululemon, Ann Inc. and other retailers are noting in earnings reports that the strike is hurting inventory and sales. But discount consolidators like TJ Maxx or Burlington could benefit.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PayPal Inc.TrendlineThe state of retail returns
Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience.
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Amazon launches one-hour delivery
Prime Now offers one or two hour delivery for Prime members in select cities.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 18, 2014 -
UPDATE: FedEx to buy international e-commerce company Bongo as well as product-return company Genco
The shipper is boosting its supply-chain management and other logistics capabilities at a time when e-commerce is booming.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Amazon extends free holiday shipping deadline
The e-retailer is now offering free delivery by Christmas Eve to customers who place orders by Friday evening.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
8 trends retailers can't ignore in 2015
From mobile payments to pop-up shops, retailers should keep an eye on these emerging retail trends next year.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
10 companies that 'won' retail in 2014
Not all of these retailers had the biggest sales numbers of the year—but they caught our eye for a number of other reasons.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Apple and IBM reveal 10 new retail apps
The partnership has yielded a series of apps ready for the sophisticated security and logistics demands of larger companies.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Canada may take on US-Canada retail price gap
Canadians have long been frustrated by lower prices in the U.S. for the same goods in their hometowns. Their government wants to do something about that.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Supreme Court sides with Amazon in warehouse worker pay case
The vote was unanimous, and said that the e-retail giant’s warehouse working conditions can continue without change.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Postmates launching API to help with same-day delivery
The move would allow third-party sellers to offer local delivery in as quick as an hour.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Best Buy announces free two-day delivery
The electronics retailer seems determined not to let shipping speed or costs get in the way of its holiday sales.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Justices ask tough questions on Colorado sales tax law
Colorado tried to get around barriers in the collection of state sales tax for online purchases. But its law appears to be in trouble.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
9 biggest retail blunders of 2014
From offensive apparel to merchandise shortages, there are just some things you can’t blame on the weather or the economy.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2014 -
L.L. Bean swamped by orders for signature boot
The company failed to anticipate demand of its signature product, and said some customers won't receive their boots until well after the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Soon, retail holiday specials may not be so special
Shipping deals and price pressures can easily shape consumer expectations beyond the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Brick-and-mortar among Cyber Monday winners
The record-smashing sales of Cyber Monday favored retailers providing omnichannel services, including in-store pickup.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Amazon adds food takeout, delivery to local services
The e-retail giant is quietly launching a resource of local services that could also include travel.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Cyber Monday sales pass $2B: ComScore
What a day it was for online buying as Cyber Monday blew through its prior record.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 3, 2014 -
FBI issues malware warning after massive Sony breach
The malware overrides all data on hard drives, preventing a reboot.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Wal-Mart shifting resources in Asia
The retail giant is cutting 250 jobs in merchandising and marketing, but is also opening nine stores and a distribution center that will create 6,000 new jobs.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Girl Scout cookies finally available online
Cookie lovers and Girl Scout troops alike have been waiting for this opportunity for years.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Wal-Mart expanding 'Grab and Go' lockers in Canada
The program is part of the retail giant’s overall strategy to boost its e-commerce efforts.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014 -
San Francisco passes retail worker 'bill of rights'
The city legislature unanimously approved the bill on a required second vote, which would survive an unlikely mayoral veto.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014 -
Obama won't interfere in West Coast port talks
President Barack Obama said that he believes the issue will be resolved via collective bargaining.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2014