Logistics: Page 88
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Lands' End to use online fitting service
Secret Sauce Partners says its Fit Predictor uses data from past purchases rather than actual measurements to find the best fitting clothes.
By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2014 -
Negotiations at West Coast ports delayed further
A truckers strike and other labor issues are delaying and complicating matters.
By Daphne Howland • July 10, 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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Current events create challenge for mobile wallet Isis
The company announced that it will change its name after it became caught up in a tough branding challenge due to violence in the Middle East.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Wal-Mart hosts American-made products push
The retail giant known for bottom-line prices is attempting to buy an additional $250 billion worth of goods made in the USA by 2040.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
J.Crew slammed for new triple-zero size
Bloggers have seized on the new offering, saying it's nothing more than vanity sizing. But the company says it's addressing demand from Asian customers.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Target hires three tech executives
With these new hires, the retailer continues to bolster its tech talent and break its tradition of hiring from within.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Amazon attempting to woo Hachette authors
The retailer says it will give all e-book profits to Hachette authors until an agreement can be reached between it and the publisher.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
You can't return that: Strange stories from the customer service counter
Consumers expect easy returns, but some customers take that beyond the limit.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Report: Security fears holding back mobile payments
But consumers seem primed for the convenience of mobile, saying they would spend more at select locations if the payment method was offered.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
American Apparel facing immediate $10 million loan repayment
Lion Capital is calling in its loan, something it warned may happen if the retailer lost Dov Charney as its CEO.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
Redirects hampering mobile page loads
A study testing major retail websites finds that many page loads take an extra eight seconds longer on mobile.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
Bonobos raises $55M in Series D funding
The e-commerce men’s retailer will use the capital to invest in creating more of its “guideshops.”
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
Will Lululemon go private?
The company is reportedly in talks with private equity firms about the possibilities.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
Authors plunge into Amazon dispute
While writers with traditional book deals are urging action against the e-retail giant, self-published writers say the e-book dispute is about protecting “New York publishing.”
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
Retail group buys Sport Chalet
The acquisition of the western sporting goods chain helps boost Vestis Retail Group into one of the nation’s largest sporting good retailers.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
Studies say spending, payment behavior change after breaches
Two reports show that consumers hold retailers responsible for credit card security issues.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
American Apparel's Dov Charney yields power to hedge fund
In a startling move, the ousted CEO is giving up personal power in order to keep key pieces of the retailer’s business model.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
For most retailers, physical stores remain essential
A report found that physical stores are key to e-commerce growth, and vice versa.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
Report: Consumer satisfaction, expectations up
A benchmark study finds that satisfaction with retailers is slightly up. But with expectations also up, retailers have a lot of work to do.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
Target asks customers to leave the guns outside
The retailer says bringing guns into its stores isn’t “family friendly,” but doesn't impose an outright ban against doing so.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Retail and politics: A volatile mix
Reaction to Hobby Lobby's Supreme Court win this week demonstrates the pitfalls of a retailer taking political action on a heated issue.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
Chico's taps new e-commerce exec, mulls going private
Experts say the retailer could work on more flexible growth if it didn’t have to cater to shareholders.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2014 -
Signet experiences post-merger shakeups
Signet Jewelers Ltd., which acquired Zale Corp. last month, has announced major executive-level changes.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2014 -
JC Penney appeals Martha Stewart verdict
The retailer filed an appeal of a New York State Supreme Court ruling that it had interfered with a contract between Macy’s and Martha Stewart.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2014 -
West Coast port negotiations go into overtime
Some say that the extended talks could be an indication of progress.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2014
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