Bain Capital takes 50% stake in Toms

Some critics say that the buy from the investment firm could hurt the retailer’s philanthropic priorities. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2014

Staples to shutter 140 stores

The news comes after the office-supply retailer closed 80 locations in the most recent quarter. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 20, 2014

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Target profit falls 62% in Q2

The retailer also cut its full year earnings, saying that price discounting and an expansion into Canada has hurt its bottom line. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 20, 2014

PayPal unveils One Touch mobile checkout

The Braintree-developed system could revolutionize mobile payments for PayPal merchants.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

Shipping rate hikes poised to disrupt retailers

Shipping costs could increase as much as 30% when scheduled changes from FedEx and UPS go into effect. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

Uber testing drugstore delivery

The app-enabled taxi service launched its "Uber Corner Store" feature yesterday in Washington, DC. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

TJX sales, profit rise in Q2

There seems to be no retail funk for the parent company of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

Back-to-school helping retail sales

Several retailers are reporting that sales in apparel and other departments have been up since late July.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

Connected and resourceful: Are you ready for Generation Z?

Whether you consider Generation Z part of the millennial crowd or another cohort entirely, details are emerging about the young group's outlook, and what it could mean for retail.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

Over half of Target stores to extend hours

The move comes ahead of the busy holiday season and is based on customer feedback.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

Former Aeropostale CEO back in top spot

Julian Geiger has replaced Thomas Johnson at the struggling teen apparel retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

Poll finds millennials not so tight-fisted

Americans, especially those age 18 to 34, are spending more, according to a new Gallup poll.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

Retailers request Supreme Court look at swipe fees

The National Retail Federation and other groups asked the high court to review a March ruling sanctioning new Federal Reserve rules.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

Urban Outfitters sales still flat

The groovy retailer continues to be saved by its Free People and Anthropologie brands.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

Ideeli loses an 'i'

Groupon’s flash sales site has rebranded with a new name and loyalty program.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Nearly a third of US shoppers must see or feel a product before they buy

Some say that this advantage is helping keep brick-and-mortar stores vital.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Report: Consumer confidence 'moderately positive'

While consumer confidence has fallen to a 9-month low, there is room for growth in retail sales.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Wayfair files for IPO

The online furniture retail company operates sites such as Wayfair, Birch Lane, and recently-acquired DwellStudio. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 15, 2014

J.C. Penney's nice Q2 surprises many

While some had written the retailer off, sales were up and losses lower in the most recent quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

ModCloth swears off Photoshop

The e-retailer of women’s apparel and accessories is the first to sign a pledge to forgo enhancing or altering images in ads.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Walmart.com benefits from Amazon's Disney duel

The retail giant discounted incoming movie titles after Amazon pulled preorders during its contract negotiations with Disney.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

eBay subsidiary Braintree may accept bitcoin

The PayPal unit processes mobile and online payments for several companies.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Tesco executive will be new Kmart president

Sears Holdings Corp. is bringing on Alasdair James, who will concentrate on leveraging the retailer's Buy Your Way loyalty program.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

New eBags app takes cue from dating service Tinder

The highly image-based approach may be somewhat controversial for a dating app, but it’s great for finding bags.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Wal-Mart reports flat sales, trims forecast

In its earnings report Thursday, the retail giant reported flat same-store sales at U.S. Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores, especially supercenters.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014