Microsoft plans five more store openings

Microsoft unveiled plans to open five more stores in 2013 in addition to the six announced last month.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

Retailers target home goods sales amid housing rebound

During an anticipated rebound in the housing market, big retailers are banking on consumers snatching up sofas, toasters and home decor.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

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The state of small business

Disruptions from tariffs, e-commerce and broader economic trends continue to challenge small business operations. 

By Retail Dive staff

Banana Republic, Match.com partner up on 'Love' campaign

Banana Republic kicks off its 2013 "Love" campaign with Match.com and an ad spread built around Joy Cho.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

Target launches Nickelodeon-inspired line

Target is set to release a line of clothing, toys and goods from the Dora Rocks! series on Nickelodeon.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

Study: Consumers don't know mobile wallets

A new study from comScore shows that most mobile users are still uneducated about their mobile wallet options.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

Amazon's third-party sales are hidden money maker

While Amazon boasted $51 billion in sales last year, income from third-party sales may actually account for more.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

BeBe laces up with Aldo

Aldo has agreed to a licensing agreement to design, manufacture and distribute clothing retailer BeBe's footwear.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

After FTC investigation, Vitamin Shoppe will acquire Super Supplements

After an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, Vitamin Shoppe has been given the go-ahead to complete its purchase.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 4, 2013

Rite Aid appoints new VP of federal affairs and public policy

Yong Choe has been appointed Rite Aid's new VP of federal affairs and public policy to assist in an ever-changing health care environment.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 4, 2013

OfficeMax to offer private label one-stop shopping

OfficeMax is forging new relationships with private labels to sell their products within its stores.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 4, 2013

New CEO at Cole Haan after Nike sells brand

Nike is selling Cole Haan to Apex Partners, paving the way for seasoned shoe exec, Jack Boys, to become CEO of the newly acquired brand.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 4, 2013

Walgreens promotes SVP to EVP

Walgreens' new EVP, Joseph Magnacca, will retain his role as president of daily living products and solutions.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013

New Facebook gift cards valid at Target, Sephora

The new Facebook feature enables users to buy gift cards that can be used at exclusive retailers.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013

In-store smartphone use: Plan for it

A new survey released this week proves that shoppers are relying more on and more on their mobile devices to get the best deals on the best products.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013

Best Buy and Future Shop set to close 15 stores in Canada

Under a long-term restructuring plan, Best Buy and Future Shop will close 15 big box stores but plan to open a number of small-concept web stores and mobile kiosks.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013

Retailers learning to embrace social media

Sessions at the NRF BIG show aimed to educate retailers on the possibilities and pitfalls of social media marketing.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013

Barneys to launch online discount store

Barneys New York will look to attract shoppers with bargain prices when www.barneyswarehouse.com launches on Monday.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 31, 2013

Spectrum Brands hires Dell exec for e-commerce push

Hoping to break into e-commerce, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. hired former Dell executive Robb Miller as its new VP of global e-commerce.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 31, 2013

Billabong struggles with market price but still appeals to investors

Billabong struggles to compete in a weak economy cause its creator Gordon Merchant to accept a much lower than anticipated market price.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 30, 2013

Credit card swipe fee could be good for merchants

While it's easy to assume the credit card surcharge is a bad thing, there may be some silver lining for retailers.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 30, 2013

The Children’s Place, 1-800-Flowers beef up social media marketing

The Children's Place and 1-800-Flowers have hired Sprinklr to manage social media for the companies from a single location across multiple platforms.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 30, 2013

Chinese e-retail staff cuts ensue ahead of new year

Sales surged in 2012, but forecasts have companies looking ahead conservatively.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 30, 2013

Ikea becomes second-largest furniture company in the U.S.

Ikea had a wildly successful 2012 in the U.S. and internationally, and now it will look to reinvest what it reaped.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 30, 2013

Consumer confidence stumbles to lowest mark since Nov. 2011

Consumers are jumping out to shop, according to The Conference Board marking the biggest decrease in confidence in over a year.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 29, 2013

Subway is #1 US brand with buzz

For the 3rd consecutive year Subway has emerged as the #1 buzzed about US brand according to BrandIndex.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 29, 2013