H&M ends monthly same-store sales reports

Citing rapid expansion including online sales, Europe’s second-largest clothing retailer says monthly total sales is a more "relevant number."

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2014

Direct retail sales outpaced total retail sales in 2013

Web, catalog and TV sales were 15.9% of total retail sales in the last two months of last year, the National Retail Federation reported Wednesday.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 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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Commerce Dept. says December retail sales rose

Low temps spur heavy online shopping for the strongest quarter of consumer spending in 3 years, but the good news is tempered by pressure for bargain prices.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2014

Report shows Free People winning at social media

The bohemian women’s clothing outlet shines on social media and its customers upload tens of thousands of images on its own website.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2014

Image recognition: Slyce shows us its pitch for retailers at NRF's Big Show

Retail Dive takes a peak at some visual search technology you may be seeing more of very soon.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 14, 2014

Are recent retail hacks just the beginning for 2014?

The scale, apparent effectiveness, and sheer profitability for thieves in recent retail hacks has analysts concerned.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2014

Target announces new $5M consumer protection and education program

The effort to boost cybersecurity and empower customers comes amid ongoing fallout from a massive credit card breach.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2014

Groupon buys flash-fashion retail outfit Ideeli for $43M

The acquisition of the discount fashion retailer comes with a strong mobile business.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2014

Digimarc unveils invisible barcode for speedier scanning

Datalogic, a maker of barcode readers, is to develop the retail point-of-sale systems.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2014

Former Dollar General exec named new RadioShack EVP-CFO

The appointment of seasoned specialty-retail executive John W. Feray is part of the electronics retailer’s ongoing turnaround plans.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2014

L Brands post weaker than expected sales increase

The multi-retailer company joins others in reporting slow December sales, and revenues nibbled at by holiday discounts.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Sam’s Club online business gets a push

The warehouse retailer will now operate under Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s Global eCommerce unit.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Lululemon stock drops 17% on lower Q4 forecast

The yoga clothing company is still faltering after last year's mortifying comments by its founder as well as embarrassing quality-control issues.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Overstock.com the first major retailer to accept Bitcoin

The company’s CEO says the digital currency is inevitable for Amazon and all major retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Neiman Marcus confirms data breach from Dec. sales at brick-and-mortar stores

The latest hack could be a sign that more retailers were targeted during the busy holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Barnes and Noble Inc. taps its Nook captain and company CFO as new CEO

The choice could bring big changes to the bookseller’s e-commerce operations, which are in free-fall.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2014

World Cup to give Brazilian e-commerce a big assist in 2014

The tournament is poised to help boost the already growing segment of Brazilian retail sales, thanks to investments in infrastructure and 4G

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2014

Verizon implements massive retail design makeover

The company plans to integrate the new Smart Store design throughout 1,700 retail locations.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 10, 2014

Amazon debuts new automated Kindle Kiosks at exclusive locations

The venture marks the online retailer’s latest effort to expand its physical footprint.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 10, 2014

Sears forms new rebate partnership

The service is currently being implemented across several channels to provide instant savings at checkout.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 10, 2014

Target: Nearly 70 million affected by holiday data breach

The retail chain revealed additional details on one of the largest security breaches of its kind.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 10, 2014

New York's longtime Fifth Avenue Barnes & Noble closes

The bookstore chain turns another page in its efforts to meet readers’ changing habits.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2014

California judge rules Overstock.com, Inc. misleads shoppers on price comparisons

Overstock warns the ruling overly dictates how retailers advertise and says it will appeal.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2014

Family Dollar executive resigns following dismal sales figures

Michael Bloom has surrendered his executive leadership position with the off-price retail chain.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 9, 2014

Loehmann’s liquidates $65 million in merchandise this week

The “Going out of Business” sale will take place on Thursday after gaining approval from a federal judge.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 9, 2014