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

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The state of small business

Disruptions from tariffs, e-commerce and broader economic trends continue to challenge small business operations. 

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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

Walgreens adds its name to Duane Reade storefronts

Walgreens bought its 54-year-old rival in 2010, but is only now co-branding the drug store chains.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2014

Newegg offers same-day delivery in Los Angeles

The electronics e-retailer is the latest to join the super-fast delivery game.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2014

Foot Locker scores a second quarter profit jump

The shoe retailer also reported better-than-expected same-store sales for the most recent quarter. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 25, 2014

Wayfair launches office supply business

The move comes days after the retailer’s IPO filing and could give Staples and Office Depot a run for their money.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014

Ann Inc. under pressure from investors to sell business

The women’s apparel retailer reported disappointing sales in its second quarter, especially at its Loft brand.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014

Crate & Barrel founder returns

Gordon Segal is coming out of retirement to lend a hand as the retailer searches for a new CEO.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014

Report: Target malware caused more retail data breaches than first thought

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a report that shows the "Backoff" malware targeted more than 1,000 American businesses.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014

Instagram unveils new brand tools

Account insights, ad insights, and ad staging tools are newly available to retailers that advertise on the social network.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014