Malware hits 51 UPS stores

The breach compromised personal and credit card information from some 100,000 payments made from January to August this year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2014

American Eagle Outfitters has better-than-expected Q2

The news of yet another teen apparel retailer reporting good results could bode well for the retail sector.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2014

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Macy's to pay $650K to settle racial profiling case

The department store follows Barney's and other retailers in settling racial profiling charges brought by New York State.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2014

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

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