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RadioShack CFO resigns
John Feray is leaving after nine months as the electronics retailer faces financial trouble.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Foot Locker joins same-day delivery game
The retailer has enlisted Deliv to provide same-day delivery to customers in Los Angeles and San Francisco — and, eventually, nationwide.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 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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US retail sales up in August
The Department of Commerce has also revised its July retail sales numbers up.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Hachette writers appeal to Amazon board over dispute
A group of writers is telling Amazon’s board that the e-retailer’s tactics are hurting its reputation — and theirs.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Deep DiveThe ultimate retail return: When CEOs come back
Why would a retailer turn to a past CEO to lead it into the future?
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Sales still falling at Gymboree, heavy with debt
The kids apparel retailer hasn’t been profitable for three years, Bloomberg calculates.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Home Depot malware likely different from Target's
Anonymous sources familiar with the investigation say that the two breaches were likely executed by different hacking groups.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Rise in credit card debt could hit holiday shopping
Household debt is growing again after falling somewhat in recent years.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Apple taps Gap marketing director
The tech company continues hiring from the fashion world with the addition of Marcela Aguilar as director of global marketing communications.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Lands' End reports stronger sales
In its second earnings report since a spin-off from Sears, the apparel retailer seems to be doing fine without its struggling parent.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Sears' credit rating downgraded by Fitch
The credit rating agency says the once-iconic retailer will be in deep trouble by 2016.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Lululemon sees Q2 sales bump, raises outlook
The retailer has recently dealt with intensified competition, public relations issues, and a fight with its founder.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
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Deep DiveWith Apple's new Watch, what is the future of wearables?
A few years ago smartwatches were the next great thing, but they haven't arrived quite yet. That may be about to change.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Toys R Us gears up for the holiday rush
The toy retailer introduced new changes as it sees improving same-store sales.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 10, 2014 -
UPDATE: Loans could give RadioShack a reprieve
RadioShack's Chapter 11 is reportedly seen as "imminent" by Wedbush analysts.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Dollar General may make hostile takeover move this week
After two rebuffs, the retailer is preparing to take its $9.1 billion merger offer directly to Family Dollar’s shareholders.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
States and feds scrutinizing Home Depot breach
Two Senators are appealing to the FTC, and five state attorneys general are investigating the cyber break-in.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
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Five Below doubling warehouse space
The discount retailer’s continued growth could be helped by the ongoing dollar-store wars.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
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Amazon drastically cuts Fire phone price
The price drop from $199 to 99 cents could be a sign of struggling sales for the smartphone.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Wal-Mart rebrands Express stores to Neighborhood Market
The retail giant wants to streamline its brick-and-mortar branding as it looks to compete in a tough general retail market.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Rakuten to buy rebate purveyor Ebates.com for $1B
The move helps the Japanese e-retailer advance further into the U.S. e-commerce market.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Home Depot confirms massive data breach
The hacking may be the biggest retail data theft in history.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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
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