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Lands' End reports stronger sales
In its second earnings report since a spin-off from Sears, the apparel retailer seems to be doing fine without its struggling parent.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Sears' credit rating downgraded by Fitch
The credit rating agency says the once-iconic retailer will be in deep trouble by 2016.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of DHL
TrendlineInside retail supply chains
Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management.
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Lululemon sees Q2 sales bump, raises outlook
The retailer has recently dealt with intensified competition, public relations issues, and a fight with its founder.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Toys R Us gears up for the holiday rush
The toy retailer introduced new changes as it sees improving same-store sales.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 10, 2014 -
UPDATE: Loans could give RadioShack a reprieve
RadioShack's Chapter 11 is reportedly seen as "imminent" by Wedbush analysts.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Dollar General may make hostile takeover move this week
After two rebuffs, the retailer is preparing to take its $9.1 billion merger offer directly to Family Dollar’s shareholders.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
States and feds scrutinizing Home Depot breach
Two Senators are appealing to the FTC, and five state attorneys general are investigating the cyber break-in.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
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Five Below doubling warehouse space
The discount retailer’s continued growth could be helped by the ongoing dollar-store wars.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
RetailMeNot brings on Ralph Lauren exec to board
Erik Korman has a wealth of experience in e-commerce and in mergers and acquisitions.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Amazon drastically cuts Fire phone price
The price drop from $199 to 99 cents could be a sign of struggling sales for the smartphone.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Wal-Mart rebrands Express stores to Neighborhood Market
The retail giant wants to streamline its brick-and-mortar branding as it looks to compete in a tough general retail market.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Rakuten to buy rebate purveyor Ebates.com for $1B
The move helps the Japanese e-retailer advance further into the U.S. e-commerce market.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Home Depot confirms massive data breach
The hacking may be the biggest retail data theft in history.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What Q2 earnings reveal about US retail
The second half of the year looks promising, but retailers still have problems to solve.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
After dispute, activist hedge fund will name two to Walgreen's board
Jana Partners had pushed the drugstore retailer to move its headquarters overseas.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Famed industrial designer joins Apple
Marc Newson has worked closely with Apple’s other star designer, Jony Ive, for years.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Apparel retailers' sales growth outpaces inventory for first time in year
Inventory levels are clearing and sales increasing in a category that has been buffeted by slow sales for months.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Dollar General may appeal to shareholders after Family Dollar bid gets rejected
Dollar Tree strengthened its promise to avoid antitrust issues from its acquisition offer, saying it would close as many stores as necessary.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Scheduling joins minimum wage as key policy issue for retail
Union workers in New York have more control over their schedules and San Francisco is close to forcing the issue for chain stores.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Family Dollar rejects latest Dollar General offer
The bid was rejected because of antitrust concerns, Family Dollar's CEO said.
By Randy Lilleston • Sept. 5, 2014 -
PayPal, Alibaba expanding offline mobile payment features
PayPal is expanding its PayPal Here service so retailers don’t need its dongle, while Alibaba will launch biometric mobile finger-swipe security payments that eliminate the need for passwords.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Shyp aims to disrupt the 'first mile' fulfillment business
The San Francisco startup focuses on the first mile of shipping and is aiming big.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Mattress Firm buying Sleep Train for $425M
The move will boost Mattress Firm’s presence in the western U.S., although it will keep the Sleep Train name at those stores.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Isis Wallet rebrands to Softcard
The mobile payment platform is making a promised move to distance itself from the Islamic militant group whose acronym spells “ISIS”.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2014 -
UPS testing pickup service
Shoppers in New York and Chicago can order online and pickup from UPS retail stores.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2014
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