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Rival mergers and leading women: This week's most popular content
Readers are looking at deep industry questions this week, evidenced by Retail Dive's five most popular stories on the site. First we wondered if opposites would ever attract in our feature on rival retail mergers, followed by a look into the pros and cons of a generous return policy. Rounding...
By Kelsey Lindsey • March 14, 2014 -
Retail sales pick up
Though hardly hot, February retail sales posted their first increase in three months.
By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2014 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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Maryland may require disclosure of phone tracking
The bill is a sign of things to come as lawmakers work to protect consumers.
By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2014 -
eBay changes put more pressure on sellers
Top sellers will get top billing, and those with poor and neutral ratings will face restrictions.
By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2014 -
Lord & Taylor accepts bitcoin
American’s oldest upmarket department store is all in on the cutting-edge crypto-currency.
By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014 -
Cynical Millennials are just not that into you
Consumers 18-33 years old are less likely to be brand loyal or respond to advertising.
By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014 -
Obama moves to expand overtime pay
The action would affect many retail workers now exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014 -
American Eagle Outfitters is still stumbling
The teen apparel company must step things up in the face of competition from fast-fashion retailers.
By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014 -
Apple wants more iTunes exclusivity on new music
The iTunes store accounts for 80% of U.S. download sales, but streaming services are cutting into that.
By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Could these retail rivals ever merge?
Mergers can be like romantic comedies, where competition and tension give way to a sweet finale.
By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2014 -
Ross continues to expand
The off-price retailer is opening more stores as others consider scaling back on brick-and-mortar.
By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2014 -
Rite Aid launches health care program
The pharmacy chain is the latest drugstore retailer to get deeper into the health-care delivery business.
By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2014 -
GimmeAnother app makes re-ordering easy
The app capitalizes on consumers’ desire for a simpler way to re-order regular purchases.
By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2014 -
Hollister to become a fast-fashion retailer
Changing up the Abercrombie & Fitch sister brand is the latest move in efforts to revamp the ailing company.
By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2014 -
Billionaire retailers and female trailblazers: This week's most read retail news
Breaking news and in-depth features both topped this week's list.
By Kelsey Lindsey • March 7, 2014 -
Gap sees unexpected drop in sales
February's poor weather in the Northeast and Japan stymied sales.
By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2014 -
Children’s Place reports poor Q4
Discounts and weather contributed to the retailer’s troubles.
By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2014 -
PetSmart sees profit jump
The pet supplies retailer sees revenues rise in a thriving retail category.
By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2014 -
Safeway, competitor reach $9 billion deal
Cerberus Capital Management has reached an initial agreement to buy competitor Safeway Inc.
By Kelsey Lindsey • March 6, 2014 -
Sam’s Club pilots online product subscriptions
The retailer joins Target, Birchbox, and Amazon in offering free shipping on regular orders.
By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2014 -
Amazon Prime should expand: report
Investment research firm Baird Equity says there’s “plenty of room” to bring more products into the retailer's membership program.
By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Retail in a slump? Not for these 6 billionaires
Six of the leading names in retail graced Forbes's list of the richest people on the planet.
By Kelsey Lindsey • March 5, 2014 -
Latest Nordstrom pop-up is a shoe-in
The department store opens yet another pop-up to mix up its traditional approach.
By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Buy one, give one: The ups and downs of 'compassionate consumerism'
In campaigns combining philanthropy with shopping, retailers are still working on what works best -- especially for the recipients.
By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2014 -
Apple CEO, investor activist face off at shareholder meeting
Tim Cook loses his cool during the company’s annual shareholder meeting.
By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2014
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