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Expert: New Wal-Mart dress code could prompt legal action
The new requirements have riled up unions, and employment law attorney Deborah Weinstein says employees may have a case in court.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2014 -
Wal-Mart introduces low-cost mobile banking
The partnership expands the retailer’s suite of services that broadens access for lower-income people.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 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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Major retailers, law enforcement band together against crime
After battling theft in isolation for years, rival retailers have formed alliances in Los Angeles and New York to exchange info and work with law enforcement.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2014 -
UPDATE: After the hype, Apple stumbles
Apple says it has received fewer than 10 complaints of bent phones and it has fixed its operating system update.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Bed Bath & Beyond buys $1B of its own stock
Observers say the move is just one sign of how capable the retailer’s management team is.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Should Staples and Office Depot merge?
Wall Street liked the idea when it was brought up by a Credit Suisse analyst recently.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Ron Johnson rumored to launch delivery startup
The former Apple retail guru and ousted J.C. Penney CEO is reportedly putting together a gadget-delivery startup.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Analyst believes Amazon Prime up to 50M members
The e-retail giant notoriously doesn’t release such numbers, but one analyst has done the math.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Sears Canada has no takers at auction
Sears Holding Corp. was hoping for an infusion of cash from a sale.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Bitcoin boosted by PayPal and Square
PayPal is partnering with bitcoin payment processors, while Square is developing a point-of-sale register that takes both bitcoin and Apply Pay.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Study: Most retailers say m-commerce not a priority
A study by eBay Enterprise finds that cyber-security is a top concern with retailers, while investment in mobile commerce infrastructure less so.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Treasury Department acts against 'tax inversions'
New rules announced Monday make it more difficult for retailers to duck or reduce taxes by moving overseas.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2014 -
Ex-employees say Home Depot was aware of unprotected data
Former employees say they warned the retailer about lax protections as far back as 2008.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2014 -
Walgreens to offer health care for pets
The drugstore retailer is offering more health care services to customers, and their four-legged friends.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why does offensive apparel continue to make the cut?
After last week's uproar over a vintage Kent State sweatshirt sold by Urban Outfitters, many are asking: "really, retailers?"
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Patent 'trolls' failing more often in court
Recent Supreme Court rulings are serving as a guide in federal trial courts, and retailers will largely benefit.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Report: Too many beacon messages inhibit app use
Messages must be well targeted and have features helpful to the shopper in order to be tolerated, according to a study by inMarket.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Amid mobile payment shakeup, a startup seeks to disrupt
Circle Plus Payments offers a simple mobile payment app that requires no hardware.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Alibaba IPO breaks record with additional Friday sales
The retail giant’s share price also fared well, gaining 38% by Friday’s close.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2014 -
56 million cards hit by Home Depot breach
The malware is now contained, but the number of cards affected surpasses last year’s data theft at Target.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Credit Suisse ready to play taps for Sears
In a note to shareholders, analyst Gary Balter Thursday said the retailer should liquidate.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Amazon outbids Google for '.buy' domain
After winning at auction, Amazon is paying $4.6 million to own the .buy domain.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Alibaba IPO raises nearly $22 billion
Although the Chinese e-commerce giant set its price high, many analysts say that it could go even higher.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Nordstrom to expand text messaging program
The retailer has tapped Twilio to more cheaply and efficiently text out images and other customer-service communications.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Retail seasonal hiring could be the biggest in 15 years
Projections of record levels of hiring by retailers and shippers reflect high expectations for the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2014