69% of consumers expect consistent pricing from brands

SDL found that a large majority of shoppers want the same discounts, promotions, or sales regardless of whether they’re in store or online.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014

4 reasons Halloween will be a BOOn for retailers this year

This year, Halloween could be a retail dream of a nightmare.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

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How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

Beyoncé inks Topshop activewear partnership

The U.K. retailer, which has seen success with its move into the U.S., will launch a dance-oriented activewear collection with the superstar.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Ron Johnson snags $30M for new startup

Details remain murky but the company, called “Enjoy,” is not a high-end delivery service as first rumored.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Confirmed: Apple morphing Beats into iTunes streaming

Although Apple paid $3 billion for Beats Electronics, including a streaming music service, the company is taking steps to merge it all into iTunes.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

UPDATE: Tim Cook responds to retailers thwarting Apple Pay, other mobile payment systems

Tim Cook responded by saying Apple Pay will be accepted by many more retailers over time. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Retail inventories may be hit by Los Angeles port negotiations

While labor talks continue to be described as congenial, they are likely to bring shipping delays.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Sam's Club partnering with Aetna for health insurance exchange

The move is part of a wider effort by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to provide services not readily available to some businesses and individuals.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Overstock sees jump in demand for 'emergency preparedness' gear

The spike in orders, which Overstock's CEO says is due to recent Ebola scares, led the online retailer to offer deals on supplies.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Etsy offering sellers credit card readers

The move could go far in helping its sellers expand their offline wholesale and retail efforts.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Amazon misses estimates, stock falls 10%

The e-retail giant also said it expects a tough holiday season this year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

VF exec to be new Aldo CEO

Patrik Frisk is credited for bringing back the outdoor-apparel retailer after its acquisition by VF Corp.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Is the 'sharing economy' a threat to retail?

What does it mean for the industry when people start sharing goods they already own?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

FedEx predicts record number of holiday deliveries

The company’s holiday volume has almost doubled since 2007, thanks to the rise of e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

Jumio debuts new mobile checkout

The credit card and driver’s license scanning technology works with both iOS and Android.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

J. Crew CEO: Activewear not right for company

The clothing retailer won’t be joining the activewear craze, despite some recent challenges to its bottom line.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

CVS drug plan forces the tobacco issue

The drugstore retailer is offering a prescription drug plan that has higher co-pays when scrips are filled where tobacco is sold.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

How much of a deal are outlet stores — for retailers?

Many consumers feel cheated when they discover that their "factory store" merchandise never hung on "regular" racks at retail prices. And that could be bad for the brand.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Report: Few raises for hourly or professional workers

Raises were less common in Q3 compared to the beginning of the year, according to a report by the National Association for Business Economics.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Black Friday is coming: How to prepare for the kick-start of the holiday season

Faced with rising expenses and stagnant wages, nearly half of consumers have already started their holiday shopping. And they're looking for deals.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2014

Survey: 45% of shoppers cautious of visiting hacked retailers

Nearly half of shoppers will also favor cash over cards when shopping this holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2014

MasterCard announces fingerprint scanning card

The company has partnered with Zwipe to design a card with biometric protection without the need for the cloud or a smartphone.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2014

Amazon beefing up holiday help with 80K workers

The additional workforce, many of which could snag permanent positions, will help keep up with order fulfillment at distribution and sorting centers.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Discounts will rule during the holidays: Accenture

Yet another holiday forecast found that shoppers who plan to spend more will still be bargain-hunting.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Holiday predictions: What you should know about this year's $619B shopping season

From hiring projections to spending predictions, here are some key facts about the largest shopping season of the year. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 16, 2014