Neiman Marcus collaborates with Popsugar to create luxury gift box

The limited-edition item will be available through Popsugar’s monthly subscription service.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 17, 2013

Perry Ellis teams with Callaway Golf for new e-commerce initiative

The state-of-the-art website will showcase media content in addition to branded apparel.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 17, 2013

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

Older working adults might not be ready to retire from the workforce

Health permitting, many individuals are pushing back retirement to accommodate a variety of factors.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 16, 2013

Macy's bets on social media, mobile tech to drive Black Friday shoppers

Customers will be able to preview in-store sale items beginning Nov. 21. Guess which social network Macy's is using.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 16, 2013

Macy’s to open Thanksgiving Thursday, make it the new Black Friday

2013 will mark the first time the department store chain has made the move, looking to attract eager seasonal shoppers.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 15, 2013

Coldwater Creek ponders a potential sale

The struggling retailer has publicly announced it will explore its buyout options.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 15, 2013

Grocery delivery's future: 10 services battling for customers right now

These startups, industry giants and niche players each want a say in which trucks are hauling the nation's food bags from stores to homes.

By Linda Cui • Oct. 14, 2013

Family Dollar extends contract for SMS Assist

The retail chain hopes the new contract will help refine operations and efficiency.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 14, 2013

Sears to give Canadian Black Friday sales a try

The department store chain says a significant majority of its surveyed shoppers want Black Friday discounts for Canadian Thanksgiving.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 14, 2013

Neiman Marcus will invest $100 million to refine omnichannel

The upscale brand is hoping to implement the changes beginning in 2014.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 11, 2013

Staples hopes price matching will help compete with Amazon

The company says the new price-match policy will remain in-place into 2014.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 11, 2013

Convenience store salaries surge; CEO pay hits record

Salaries rose across every job category at U.S. convenience stores, and chief executives hit record pay levels.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 10, 2013

J.C. Penney names Saks executive to its board of directors

Stephen Sandove will begin his tenure upon the completion of the Hudson’s Bay buyout.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 10, 2013

Self-checkout stations take a beating in WSJ column

Machines are better than humans at many things, but not at ringing up the groceries, evidently.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 9, 2013

'Click and mortar': A sound strategy for besting Amazon?

The head of Carrefour would tell you the answers is yes.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 9, 2013

Whole Foods, Costco store brands top consumer survey

A consumer survey shows that store brands at Whole Foods attract shoppers.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 9, 2013

J.C. Penney release mid-quarter report to relieve investors

The retailer remains upbeat about its prospects for leading a turnaround.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 8, 2013

Loblaw reaches tentative deal with Alberta workers

Union workers, meanwhile, will likely remain on strike until the agreement is ratified.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 8, 2013

Holiday merchandise imports at major U.S. ports still moving

Why is the National Retail Federation closely monitoring the situation?

By Philip Nations • Oct. 8, 2013

U.S. judge rules against Trader Joe’s in lawsuit

The lawsuit against Canadian store Pirate Joe’s has been dismissed—for now.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 7, 2013

Canadian Loblaw workers go on strike, negotiations continue

Employees for the retailer are seeking additional working hours per week.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 7, 2013

Macy’s aborts planned e-commerce expansion overseas

The retailer claims that economic factors played no role in the decision.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 7, 2013

Major retail employing high-tech kiosks to help select potential hires

Will the new in-store devices help reduce the impact of employee turnover?

By Philip Nations • Oct. 7, 2013

IBM looks to improve mobile marketing potential with acquisition of Xtify Inc.

No financial terms for the merger were immediately disclosed.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 4, 2013

Former Target executive joins Rexall pharmacy drug store chain

Mary Kelly gets set to begin her new tenure, following a recent stint with Shoppers Drug Mart.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 4, 2013