Home Depot confirms massive data breach

The hacking may be the biggest retail data theft in history.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014

What Q2 earnings reveal about US retail

The second half of the year looks promising, but retailers still have problems to solve.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 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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Famed industrial designer joins Apple

Marc Newson has worked closely with Apple’s other star designer, Jony Ive, for years.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014

Apparel retailers' sales growth outpaces inventory for first time in year

Inventory levels are clearing and sales increasing in a category that has been buffeted by slow sales for months.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014

Scheduling joins minimum wage as key policy issue for retail

Union workers in New York have more control over their schedules and San Francisco is close to forcing the issue for chain stores.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014

Family Dollar rejects latest Dollar General offer

The bid was rejected because of antitrust concerns, Family Dollar's CEO said.

By Randy Lilleston • Sept. 5, 2014

PayPal, Alibaba expanding offline mobile payment features

PayPal is expanding its PayPal Here service so retailers don’t need its dongle, while Alibaba will launch biometric mobile finger-swipe security payments that eliminate the need for passwords.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2014

Retail jobs fall in August

They decreased by 8,400, a major contributor to the month’s unexpectedly low numbers.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2014

Mobile moves toward dominating e-commerce

A variety of reports shows that retail traffic on smartphones and tablets is making up more than half of shoppers’ online activity.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2014

More retailers unveil mobile wallets

MCX and Macy’s are launching mobile payment platforms that could give Apple a run for its mobile money.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2014

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

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