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

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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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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

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

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