Isis Wallet rebrands to Softcard

The mobile payment platform is making a promised move to distance itself from the Islamic militant group whose acronym spells “ISIS”.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2014

UPS testing pickup service

Shoppers in New York and Chicago can order online and pickup from UPS retail stores.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 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.

By Retail Dive staff

eBay VP leaves for RetailMeNot

At eBay, Michael Jones had been in charge of developing relationships with major retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2014

CVS rebrands to CVS Health, quits tobacco sales early

The drugstore retailer’s new name puts its healthcare delivery ambitions front and center.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2014

Home Depot investigating potentially massive data breach

This latest report of trouble with credit card security at retail points of sale is bad news for consumers and retailers alike.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2014

Will jump in GDP translate to increased sales?

The economy grew at a faster-than-previously-reported pace in Q2. Will that help end the 'funk' in some quarters of retail?

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2014

Big Lots sees Q2 sales increase amid changes

The discount retailer is working to clean up its stores and its image and diversify its merchandise.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2014

Report: Apple to unveil mobile payments

The company appears to be finally moving on the payment patents and technologies it’s been developing.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2014

JustFab raises $85M in recent funding round

The e-commerce startup is now valued at more than $1 billion. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 29, 2014

Google developing delivery drones

The Atlantic magazine reported on the development of “Project Wing” by the company’s Google X lab division.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2014

Gap Inc. reveals problems with working conditions at Myanmar factories

The company said it has addressed the problems, which were found through an audit conducted for the retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2014

Abercrombie & Fitch to remove logos from clothes

The retailer will drop its name from most of its clothing in response to younger shoppers' current preference for unique, unlabeled attire.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2014

4 ways retailers can use social media to drive sales

While Twitter and Instagram have been around for years, retailers are just now figuring out how to convert those "likes" into "buys." 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 28, 2014

Dollar General 'firmly committed' to Family Dollar acquisition

The discount retailer will explore other options to buy rival Family Dollar after its original offer was rejected last week. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 28, 2014

Abercrombie & Fitch sales fall on multiple woes

The teen retailer reported a 5.8% drop in revenue in Q2 as it struggles to compete with fast-fashion and slow mall traffic. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 28, 2014

Apple may unveil wearable next month

Past talks about the much-anticipated launch said that any peek at an iWatch from Apple would have to wait until 2015.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2014

Mall owner partners with Refinery29 for retail 'block parties'

The project is an effort to get the attention of millennials and includes a mix of local, boutique, and national brands.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2014

Michaels sees sales gains

The arts and crafts retailer said it will shake off losses partly associated with its recent IPO, raising its forecast for the year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2014

Alibaba reports 46% sales increase as IPO nears

The Chinese e-commerce giant reported its second quarter earnings as it approaches its U.S. IPO, expected next month. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 27, 2014

Consumers shopping more online, in more categories

A new study from Nielsen finds that people are browsing online in almost every category, and that browsing leads to buying.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2014

RadioShack in talks with shareholder to prevent bankruptcy

Sources say hedge fund Standard General LP is drawing up a plan to help RadioShack avoid a bankruptcy filing. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2014

Nordstrom's loyalty program drives almost half of sales

The department store’s Nordstrom Rewards members shop more often and spend more than non-members.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2014

Store brands on the top shelf

The quality of store brands has risen to the point where many consumers don’t see a difference between them and their name-brand counterparts.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2014

Best Buy stymied by continued sales slump

The electronics retailer missed sales estimates for the most recent quarter and lowered its forecast for the year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2014

Wal-Mart issuing EMV credit cards

Customers with a Wal-Mart-branded MasterCard will receive the new “chip and PIN”-enabled card within weeks.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2014