Wal-Mart reports flat sales, trims forecast

In its earnings report Thursday, the retail giant reported flat same-store sales at U.S. Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores, especially supercenters.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Lands' End sees backlash over bonus GQ issue

The retailer sent out free copies of the lad magazine to many families that had bought back-to-school clothes, upsetting many.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 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. 

By Retail Dive staff

Rakuten buys e-commerce app Slice

Japan’s largest e-retailer invested in the app before, and says that its acquisition is part of a U.S. growth strategy.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Things are looking up for American Apparel

The retailer will miss some financial reporting deadlines as its new board regroups, but the company says it has trimmed losses.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Alibaba Group, in one (big) graphic

Take a look at some of the numbers behind this Chinese e-commerce giant, which is poised to launch its U.S. IPO.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 12, 2014

Study: Retail credit card rates going up, up, up

A recent survey by Creditcards.com warns of increased interest rates and ballooning balances.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Barneys agrees to settlement in profiling case

New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said his investigation showed a “disproportionate number of African-American and Latino customers being detained for alleged shoplifting or credit card fraud.”

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Amazon playing hardball with brands, report says

L2 Think Tank says its research shows that Amazon is “muscling brands and other retailers in a manner that makes Wal-Mart look cuddly.”

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Amazon reportedly in dispute with Disney

The e-retail giant apparently finds withholding titles from consumers a useful tactic in distribution deal negotiations.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Could 'Made in the USA' really bounce back?

Whether the American apparel industry can get close to what it once was depends on how much consumers want retailers to change.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Alibaba says it will move against selling of fakes

The Chinese e-retail giant said it will work to curb sales of fake goods after the maker of Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga brands withdrew its lawsuit.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Apple hires new social media chief

Musa Tariq hails from Nike and worked closely with new retail chief Angela Ahrendts at Burberry.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Gap tweet spurs backlash over skinny model

A tweet about a plaid dress from the company garnered criticism of the model’s weight.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Guitar Center taps Sears marketing executive, plans expansion

The big-box music instrument retailer is adding stores but changing up its brick-and-mortar approach.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014

Groupon dampens outlook

The company said it will continue to spend heavily on marketing as it moves from its digital coupon focus to being a retail marketplace. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014

Lululemon founder cuts his stake in half

Chip Wilson was reportedly up for a proxy fight, but it looks like that’s over now.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014

Office Depot will close 165 stores

That’s more than the 150 store closures the company predicted after it acquired rival OfficeMax last year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014

Fab.com entertaining sale offers

The e-retailer has expanded and struggled this year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014

Google and Barnes & Noble team up on same-day delivery

Google Shopping Express will deliver books from B&N to customers in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014

BitPay offering retailers no-charge payments

With this move, the payment processing service could help spur the acceptance of bitcoin.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014

Dollar General mulling Family Dollar bid

Sources told Bloomberg that the dollar store is working with advisors on the matter.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2014

Crate and Barrel CEO resigns

No reason was given for Sascha Bopp’s departure, which comes just weeks after the furniture retailer’s president also resigned.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2014

Possible lifesaver toss for Sears Canada

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners, which has taken on struggling retail companies before, is reportedly interested in running the business.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2014

Amazon expands same-day delivery service

The “Get it Today” service is now available in 10 U.S. cities.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2014

Walgreens HQ to stay in the US after Boots acquisition

The decision to forgo a tax-avoidance plan comes as the U.S. Treasury Department explores ways to check the practice.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2014