Bangladesh factories still have major safety flaws

Latest reports find violations of structural safety and fire codes as retailers balk at the cost of remedial action. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2014

5 companies that turned into 'lifestyle brands'

Thanks to sites like Goop and other celebrity e-commerce sites, more brands are aspiring to be aspirational.

By Mattie Quinn • Oct. 15, 2014

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

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After the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, shopping

The department store will open at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day for early holiday shopping.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2014

O Canada! What's up with retail up north

More U.S. retailers are moving into the Great White North. But why? And how's it going?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014

Tight household budgets could dampen holiday spending

Several studies show that stagnant wages and increased expenses are leaving little for shoppers to work with for the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014

Amazon to open pop-ups in California

The retailer says stores will feature its devices for the holidays, but won’t say if they will last beyond the shopping season.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014

Finland prime minister: Apple products 'killed' key industries

Finland’s prime minister Alexander Stubb is blaming Apple’s ascendance for the struggles of its key paper and mobile industries.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014

Google expanding delivery service

Could this new expansion give Amazon a run for its money?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014

Luxury spending to largely stay on track: Bain

Luxury retailers in the U.S. will continue to do well, thanks in part to spending by wealthy tourists from abroad.  

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014

Are these retail stores going extinct?

Some retail fades away and never comes back. Or does it?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2014

No end to labor talks at West Coast ports

As the holidays loom, the National Retail Federation is urging a deal in order to avoid shipment delays.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2014

Teen calls out Dick's Sporting Goods for sexist catalog

The young female basketball player didn’t get much response to her complaint until her letter went viral via Twitter.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2014

Kmart latest victim of retail hack

The malware has been removed and didn’t compromise customer data deeply, but it’s the last thing that parent company Sears needs right now.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2014

Amazon to open New York store

The space, designed as a mini-warehouse of sorts, will have limited inventory and will open in time for the holidays, sources said.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014

Brick-and-mortar traffic falls 17% in September: Euclid

Although traffic to stores was down significantly last month, consumers did shop more thanks to renewed confidence.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014

Bloomingdale's testing tablet-assisted dressing rooms

The experiment is part of Macy’s Inc.’s overall push to integrate technology and e-commerce into its brick-and-mortar operations.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014

Future NRF chairman: Raise the minimum wage

The National Retail Federation next month will name Container Store CEO Kip Tindell as chairman, who says he wants the trade group to “moderate its view” on the minimum wage.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014

Family Dollar sees slow sales, falling traffic

But the dollar store’s outlook isn’t interrupting the battle to take it over.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014

What's next after the PayPal/eBay split?

The spin off the company fought against is suddenly happening. So what will happen next?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2014

4 brand contests that totally backfired

These contests created the wrong kind of buzz for brands.

By Wendy Parish • Oct. 9, 2014

UK pharmacy chain sets up online drugstore in Maine

The state has a one-of-a-kind law allowing residents to buy drugs from overseas.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2014

Andreessen: Activist investor Carl Icahn like 'evil Captain Kirk'

Silicon Valley thought leader Marc Andreessen said the activism practiced by Icahn, who has flexed his muscles in several retail operations, hurts companies and investors.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2014

Same-store sales at Costco increase, beat estimates

Growth at the warehouse retailer is beating that of general-merchandise competitors like Target and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014

Analysts predict more store closings for JC Penney

Experts say that the closings will help J.C. Penney focus more on e-retail and "maximize efficiencies." 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014

UPS buys logistics company i-parcel

The shipper’s acquisition will help it meet the demands of growing e-commerce across borders worldwide.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014