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Consumer confidence down in September
Spending has been uneven, and this sign of pessimism doesn’t bode well for the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Delia's receiving takeover interest
The teen apparel chain has warned it may not have the cash to survive the year.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2014 -
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TrendlineHow 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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Amazon and Disney reportedly close to deal
After two months of being unavailable, new Disney titles can now be preordered through the online retail giant.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2014 -
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Deep DiveApple & U2: Gift or spam?
At its big event, Apple gave away U2's new album, which showed up in iTunes libraries automatically. The move was bizarre, and the reaction has not been pretty.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2014 -
New site rewards shoppers for paying full price
In an era when consumers expect discounts, Fashionism.com is handing out rewards instead.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2014 -
eBay reverses course, will spin off PayPal after all
eBay CEO John Donahoe had vehemently argued against the idea for months, but now says a split makes sense in a new era in payments.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Buy local: Not just for foodies anymore
The "slow food" movement has led to a comparable "buy local" movement that is giving smaller independent retailers a boost.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
In Sears free fall, CEO may do well
Sources tell the New York Post that the retailer’s Canadian operations are gearing for bankruptcy. Meanwhile, others say the biggest beneficiary of CEO Eddie Lampert’s loan may be Lampert himself.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Ulta five-year plan includes 500 new stores
The beauty supply company is also revamping its website and loyalty program.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Report: Shoppers slightly disengaging from social media
The decrease was small, but meaningful considering how active brands have been on various sites.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Recent FAA drone approval may open doors for delivery
The exemption for Hollywood could be an opening for more commercial drone use like retail deliveries.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Sears Canada CEO to step down
It’s not clear how the retailer and its parent company can weather this high-profile leadership change.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2014 -
Urban Outfitters to turn Anthropologie stores into destination spots
The bigger Anthropologie stores may feature a larger inventory as well as coffee shops and hair styling.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2014 -
Amazon adds #AmazonWishList to Twitter capabilities
Customers can now add items to their wish list or their shopping cart via the social media network.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2014 -
Wal-Mart introduces low-cost mobile banking
The partnership expands the retailer’s suite of services that broadens access for lower-income people.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Major retailers, law enforcement band together against crime
After battling theft in isolation for years, rival retailers have formed alliances in Los Angeles and New York to exchange info and work with law enforcement.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Deloitte: Retail holiday sales could rise 4%
But many experts say the rise will likely happen with the help of heavy promotions.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Should Staples and Office Depot merge?
Wall Street liked the idea when it was brought up by a Credit Suisse analyst recently.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Ron Johnson rumored to launch delivery startup
The former Apple retail guru and ousted J.C. Penney CEO is reportedly putting together a gadget-delivery startup.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Bitcoin boosted by PayPal and Square
PayPal is partnering with bitcoin payment processors, while Square is developing a point-of-sale register that takes both bitcoin and Apply Pay.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Study: Most retailers say m-commerce not a priority
A study by eBay Enterprise finds that cyber-security is a top concern with retailers, while investment in mobile commerce infrastructure less so.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Treasury Department acts against 'tax inversions'
New rules announced Monday make it more difficult for retailers to duck or reduce taxes by moving overseas.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2014 -
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Tepid back-to-school sales don't bode well for the holidays
The smallest increase in sales in five years signals more fierce competition on prices in coming months, experts say.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2014 -
Walgreens to offer health care for pets
The drugstore retailer is offering more health care services to customers, and their four-legged friends.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why does offensive apparel continue to make the cut?
After last week's uproar over a vintage Kent State sweatshirt sold by Urban Outfitters, many are asking: "really, retailers?"
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2014
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