Study finds larger sales when consumers don't mix goods online

Shoppers on the web spend three times more on durable goods when shopping for them exclusively. 

By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2014

Multicultural shoppers present big retail opportunities

By failing to appeal to certain consumers, research suggests that brands are leaving huge amounts of money on the table.

By Daphne Howland • May 29, 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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Nordstrom to unload credit card business

The department store is looking for a buyer for its private-label card.

By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2014

Loyal customers stand by Sears

The floundering retailer is finding success with its Shop Your Way loyalty program.

By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2014

Target gets in the same-day delivery game

The retailer will also begin fulfillment from its stores to help speed up standard deliveries.

By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2014

Wal-Mart will not oppose minimum wage boost

The company says most of its workers make more than the current minimum anyway.

By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2014

Report shows 66% of emails opened on mobile

The study from Movable Ink also reported that smartphones are used most in the morning, and tablets in the evening.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2014

Report: E-commerce set to soar

Online sales will increase 57% by 2018, with mobile commerce affecting physical retail as well.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2014

With new financing, new possibilities for Aeropostale

The retailer of teen apparel has seen consecutive quarters of falling sales, but a new financial deal may help.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2014

Sealing the deal: Six digital tools targeting impulse shoppers

These developments make the impulse buy even more impulsive.  

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 27, 2014

Is the flash-sales model fading?

Price pressures at retailers and the purchasing power of off-price chains leave flash sale sites little room to operate.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2014

Low prices and activewear boost Gap Inc. sales

Although the retailer beat Q1 estimates, net income dropped 22%.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2014

Best Buy's tight fist pays off

Profits are up, but revenue and sales remain under pressure.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2014

Marketers have weak faith in Facebook: report

Despite its apparent ineffectiveness, marketers continue to use the social network in an effort to connect with customers.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2014

What's happening with the American mall?

Malls all over the country are being shuttered and razed, but there’s hope for reinvention.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2014

Report finds tiered loyalty programs confusing to consumers

While shoppers like the programs and believe retailers should reward their best customers, tiered programs may be untenable these days.

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2014

Harry's liked shavers so much, it bought the company

The men’s grooming startup by a Warby-Parker co-founder aims to disrupt the retail shaving market.

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2014

April sales decline belies good news for retailers: report

Brick-and-mortar retailers are improving and may be getting even better, according to in-store analytics company RetailNext.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2014

Wal-Mart's poor performance not just about the weather

The retailer’s core customers are still struggling financially.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2014

Congressmen say tax reform could harm retail real estate investment

A bipartisan group says proposed provisions could have a large impact on retail businesses. 

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2014

Lower clothing prices here to stay

Consumers, especially younger ones, have become used to low prices and have more ways than ever to find them.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014

Hospital, health systems partner with more retailers

The Affordable Care Act is a catalyst for new and closer affiliations between retail pharmacies and health care providers.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014

Are retail drones just pie in the sky?

Turns out Amazon is serious about using drones to speed up fulfillment. But how feasible are they for retailers?

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014

Tablet m-commerce may soon outpace phones

But the study found that computers are still largely preferred for online shopping.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2014

Pinterest working with retailers to test ads

The social media network doesn’t want its “Promoted Pins” effort to bum out users.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2014