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RadioShack hires turnaround expert
Harry Wilson served on President Barack Obama’s Auto Industry Task Force, but has no retail experience.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Costco staying closed on Thanksgiving
The retailer says its employees deserve the day off and the decision was “nothing more complicated than that.”
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 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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California tallies retail data breaches
According to a report released by the state’s attorney general, more than 18.5 million California residents had their information compromised last year.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Ex-Google Wallet chief unveils all-encompassing POS terminal
Former Google Wallet chief and PayPal executive Osama Bedier is unveiling a new payments terminal designed to accept a range of payment options.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Activist investors: Good or bad, they're a reality for retailers
Hedge funds and other investors often help identify a company’s weak spots. But their short-term focus and lack of retail expertise can hurt in the long run.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Lululemon founder's family launches new brand
Kit and Ace, started up by Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s wife and son, features cashmere blends and other high-end fabrics.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Macy's goes international with planned UAE store
The department store is expanding overseas for the first time after experiencing rising global e-commerce sales.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Robots going to work for Lowe's
The bots will be able to assist customers in a variety of ways at Lowe’s-owned Orchard Supply Hardware stores.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014 -
H&M blacklists supplier over child labor reports
The Swedish retailer is banning all products made by Super Spinning Mills Ltd.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Flash-sale site Vente-Privée USA 'winding down'
The French company is shuttering U.S. operations just two weeks after its founder boasted that he knew the secret to retail success in America.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Nike having words with NFL over domestic violence
The retailer can’t afford to offend women, who have become significant buyers of fitness gear.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Deliv expands to more cities
The Silicon Valley-based delivery startup will begin operating in four more cities.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Global music release day sows discord with American retailers
Music retailers in the U.S. say that Friday is a terrible day to release music, and that they weren’t consulted.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014 -
69% of consumers expect consistent pricing from brands
SDL found that a large majority of shoppers want the same discounts, promotions, or sales regardless of whether they’re in store or online.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 reasons Halloween will be a BOOn for retailers this year
This year, Halloween could be a retail dream of a nightmare.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Beyoncé inks Topshop activewear partnership
The U.K. retailer, which has seen success with its move into the U.S., will launch a dance-oriented activewear collection with the superstar.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Retail inventories may be hit by Los Angeles port negotiations
While labor talks continue to be described as congenial, they are likely to bring shipping delays.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Sam's Club partnering with Aetna for health insurance exchange
The move is part of a wider effort by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to provide services not readily available to some businesses and individuals.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Overstock sees jump in demand for 'emergency preparedness' gear
The spike in orders, which Overstock's CEO says is due to recent Ebola scares, led the online retailer to offer deals on supplies.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Etsy offering sellers credit card readers
The move could go far in helping its sellers expand their offline wholesale and retail efforts.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Amazon misses estimates, stock falls 10%
The e-retail giant also said it expects a tough holiday season this year.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014 -
VF exec to be new Aldo CEO
Patrik Frisk is credited for bringing back the outdoor-apparel retailer after its acquisition by VF Corp.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Report: Sears to close over 100 stores
The company will also lay off at least 5,457 employees as it struggles to stay afloat.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 23, 2014 -
FedEx predicts record number of holiday deliveries
The company’s holiday volume has almost doubled since 2007, thanks to the rise of e-commerce.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Target launches free shipping through holidays
It’s an early and assertive maneuver to boost the retailer’s e-commerce during retail's busiest time of the year.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014
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