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eBay pulls same-day delivery app
EBay CEO John Donahoe said same-day delivery is not a “sweet spot” for the online marketplace.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014 -
Report: Cyber Monday drives shoppers to stores
More than a third of shoppers will go to a physical store in search of Cyber Monday deals, according to a report by the International Council of Shopping Centers.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014 -
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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Zappos opens first brick-and-mortar store
The e-commerce retailer has opened a 20,000 square-foot pop-up store near its Las Vegas headquarters.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2014 -
Retail Workers Bill of Rights closer to adoption in San Francisco
The measures address retail employment conditions that have come under scrutiny across the country and in Congress.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2014 -
New price-match policy stings Wal-Mart
Scam artists tricked unsuspecting Wal-Mart workers into selling them $400 PlayStation 4 consoles for as little as $50.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2014 -
Shippers warn retailers against holiday promises
UPS and Fed Ex are saying that they will refuse business if retailers extend shipping deals too close for them to fulfill.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014 -
Sears introduces in-store reservation feature
Shop Your Way customers can now have their local Sears store set aside merchandise through the retailer’s app or website.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014 -
Macy's CEO on port strike: 'This is the wrong time to slow down work'
Terry Lundgren and the National Retail Federation have already been in touch with President Obama about resolving a labor dispute at West Coast ports.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2014 -
Wayfair announces healthy post-IPO sales, wider losses
The e-retailer of home goods, furniture, and office supplies said its losses grew due to investments in marketing and branding efforts.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2014 -
Despite past troubles, retailers promising last-minute deliveries
Many late shipments didn’t make it to customers before Christmas last year, yet retailers are announcing order-by dates even closer to the holiday.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2014 -
West Coast port talks turn sour ahead of holiday season
Worried about holiday inventories, the NRF has requested a federal mediator for labor negotiations at West Coast ports.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 10, 2014 -
Postal Service will deliver 7 days a week this holiday season
USPS is taking FedEx and UPS head on this holiday season, working to get all packages delivered on time this year.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Going abroad: 7 realities retailers should know before global expansion
Expanding to other countries can be a way to boost growth — but it can be trickier than retailers may realize.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Amazon hailing taxis for deliveries
The e-retail giant has been working with Flywheel’s taxi-hailing startup since the fall, sources told the Wall Street Journal.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Diapers.com, other Quidsi sites now offer free overnight shipping
Amazon subsidiary Quidsi operates websites selling basics like diapers, toilet paper, detergent, and pet supplies.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Amazon offers Prime members free shipping from other retailers
Prime membership now also comes with unlimited photo storage in Amazon’s cloud.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
When and why CEOs flex their political muscle
Getting mixed up in political discussions can be tricky for companies, but some retail CEOs go for it.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2014 -
RetailMeNot CFO steps down
The coupon site missed Q3 expectations and is disappointed with the number of sales made on its mobile site.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Lowe's stung by bee protests
The environmental activist group Friends of the Earth says certain pesticides sold by the retailer are contributing to bee die-off.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Dollar General extends Family Dollar takeover offer
Without enough takers, the $80-per-share offer will now be good until Dec. 31.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Amazon exec heads to Yahoo
Advertising executive Lisa Utzschneider, who has been with Amazon since 2008, will be Yahoo’s SVP of sales for the Americas.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Irish company beat Apple to 'iWatch' trademark
The Apple Watch, which much of the world except CEO Time Cook has called "iWatch," will launch in the spring, much later than anticipated.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Wal-Mart may expand price-matching
When it comes to price, are Amazon and Wal-Mart speeding up the race to the bottom?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Minted collects another $39M in funding
The crowdsourcing design retailer raised $40 million a year ago, and is ready to expand beyond paper products to fabrics and home goods.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Amazon, Kohl's push Black Friday even earlier
Pretty soon we will have to stop calling it Black “Friday.”
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014