Complaints filed against Walmart by other retailers over price matching

Best Buy and Toys R Us have filed complaints against Walmart, citing price comparison ads with allegedly inaccurate claims.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

Banana Republic to offer a Hamptons-inspired summer line

The store will partner with the Milly brand from designer Michelle Smith to go after a mix of sophistication and color.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

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How retailers are deploying in-store technology

Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.

By Retail Dive staff

Promising cheaper TVs, Chinese manufacturers push into U.S. markets

Manufacturers such as TCL Corps are capitalizing on U.S. consumers' concerns about looks and features over country of origin.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

5 reasons clearance sales continue to be popular despite feeling less satisfaction by purchasing

Consumers are drawn to popular January sales and clearances, but these deals may be costing retailers in the long run with products that aren't satisfying.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

Wonder Bread may be purchased by major Mexican retailer, Grupo Bimbo

Bankrupted Hostess brand  may be giving its bread  new life with a sale to major Mexican retailer, Grupo Bimpo

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

Gap brand grows as it acquires Intermix

Gap makes strides toward luxury purchasing the Intermix clothing line, marking its first major acquisition since 2008.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 4, 2013

Target concedes to a 'flat' December but is still on track for the fourth quarter

The retail leader admitted that 2012 did not bring a "not particularly great" holiday season.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 3, 2013

Macy's increases revenue for December but still anticipates 6 store closings

798 stores will stay open in 45 states, despite Macy's beating Wall Street estimates.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 3, 2013

Retailer email marketing grew 19% in 2012

Can you guess which month saw the heaviest load of inbox messages?

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2013

Early black Friday sales and online deals fueled 2012 holiday retail trends

Retailers are changing their approach to the holiday shopping season with these notable trends making the top ten list for 2012.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 2, 2013

Neiman Marcus collection at Target misses its mark with consumers

Unlike previous designer debuts, dismal sales of the high-priced Neiman Marcus collection forced Target to slash prices just three weeks after its release.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 2, 2013

December retail numbers expected to disappoint

A same-store sales numbers come out this week, analysts are blaming several factors amid poor performance at registers. 

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 1, 2013

Retailers struggle with multi-device shopping, but syncs and emails can help

As shoppers hop from mobile to desktop sites, retailers are addressing problems with unique approaches.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 29, 2012

5 facts about holiday retail activity in 2012

Walmart, Target and Kohl's saw December foot traffic spikes on different days, according to Placed.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 29, 2012

Early 2012 holiday data shows poor retail results, online sales growth

Christmas Day online sales took a leap, outperforming last year's numbers for the same day.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 26, 2012

Microsoft Stores continue to multiply with six new locations in 2013

The software and hardware provider will try to claim more territory in the new year as it pushes its tablet and entertainment offerings.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 26, 2012