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Ikea to hike US minimum wage by 17%
The Swedish retailer will increase the average hourly minimum pay for half of its U.S. employees.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2014 -
"Michaels Arts And Crafts store - Saugus, Massachusetts" by Anthony92931 is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
UPDATE: Michaels IPO Raises $472M
The arts-and-crafts retailer raised close to its $500 million goal. Michaels said on Thursday it had raised about $472.6 million in its initial public offering after pricing shares at $17, the lower end of an expected range. The $17 per share price values the arts and crafts retailer at up to $3.45 billion.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 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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LinkedIn releases mobile job search app
The LinkedIn Job Search app is free on iTunes and aims to helps users find and apply for jobs.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The key to in-store loss prevention? People
While technology improvements have helped retailers prevent shrink, the best prevention is well trained store staff.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Out with the old for Juicy Couture
Although the retailer will be "phasing out" existing stores in the U.S., its owner says they will be replaced by new concept shops.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Gap reports rise in applicants after wage hike
Many applicants are arriving with retail experience from companies that don’t pay as well.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Etsy buys French online marketplace for $100m
The acquisition is the largest yet for the quirky, Brooklyn-based e-commerce site of all things artisanal.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Report: Retail marketing must go beyond counting pageviews
With new methods to get and measure consumers’ attention, focusing on the pageview is becoming a useless habit, according to Contently.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Barnes & Noble to split book-selling, digital businesses
The move comes as the company’s losses shrink, and after a deal with Samsung to revive the Nook business.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Juicy Couture closing US stores
In a sign that the turn of the century is complete, the iconic bejeweled velvet tracksuit will be available through Kohl’s and at Juicy Couture stores abroad.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2014 -
Target smooths out free online shipping
Nearly all items are now counted toward the $50 minimum, eliminating a confusing situation for many customers.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2014 -
Toys R Us fires CFO
The toy retailer has been using promotions and price cuts to boost sales as it struggles to compete with e-commerce giants like Amazon.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2014 -
Report: Americans say social media doesn't move them to buy
Some 62% of Americans say they use Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites to connect with friends and family, not with brands.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2014 -
Report: Improving e-commerce platforms a top priority
A survey by Internet Retailer magazine finds that e-commerce, mobile commerce, and content management are the top three priorities for technology improvements.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2014 -
Loan gives J.C. Penney some wiggle room
A new credit line will make financing its debt easier and is a sign that its lenders believe the retailer’s future has grown a bit brighter.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2014 -
RadioShack faces possible delisting as stock sinks
With its stock closing Friday at less than $1 a share, the retailer may face being removed from the NYSE.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2014 -
Icahn ups the ante at Family Dollar
The activist investor is apparently trying to rush the discount retailer into sale.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2014 -
Dov Charney may not go quietly
A few details are emerging about the board’s concerns and reasons for ousting the American Apparel founder, CEO and largest shareholder.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2014 -
Ikea goes after furniture 'hacker'
The Swedish company is targeting a blogger who says she’s one of the company’s biggest fans.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2014 -
Fab buys Finnish furniture company
The purchase of a company known as "the luxury Ikea" signals that Fab aims to expand its production of products designed and made in-house.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2014 -
Coach to close 70 stores
The company is experiencing continued slumping sales amidst fierce competition.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why retailers should care about net neutrality
The FCC has proposed rules that will create fast and slow lanes on the internet, which could have major implications on retail.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Mobile near field communication could be a boon to retailers
But there is confusion around how to best encourage use of the technology.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Report: Beacons boosting mobile interactions in physical stores
The technology is enabling more use of mobile in stores, driving brand engagement and leading to greater app retention.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Retail groups call swipe fee settlement a 'mistake'
Two leading retail groups are asking an appeals court to overturn federal court approval of a settlement.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014
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