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eBay courts Amazon's sellers with new fee structures
The new rules will likely have all but the highest sellers paying less to list and sell items.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
H&M reports 10% profit decline for first quarter
Poor weather and tough economic conditions contributed to the drop.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
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TrendlineHow 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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China set to become largest online retail market by 2020
Its 2012 e-commerce sales are already quickly approaching those of the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
Food retailers vow not to sell GMO fish
The announcement comes as the FDA moves closer to approving genetically engineered salmon for sale in the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013 -
Overstock.com signs on to Visa's V.me digital wallet
Overstock joins the 34 merchants previously signed on to the digital wallet service, and Visa says more are on the way.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013 -
Walmart to develop 'next-gen network' of stores and fulfillment centers
The world's largest retailer will invest in its global e-commerce platform, as well as measures to cut costs and increase efficiency.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Bloomberg wants NYC retailers to hide tobacco products
A new bill proposed Monday would require just that.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Study: Shoppers prefer retailer web sites over apps
A new study shows that an overwhelming majority of mobile shoppers surveyed preferred to use a retailer's website over an app.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
New Champs and Adidas ad campaign takes cues from Tumblr
The visuals of a 30-second TV spot premiered last week call the popular micro-blogging site to mind.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
J.C. Penney's failure to leverage Liz Claiborne is a lost opportunity
The company is favoring a lesser-known brand over the well-known and once-iconic Claiborne.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Raley's partners with BzzAgent to enhance loyalty program
The partnership will result in an online platform that doubles as a social marketing tool.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Private-equity firms struggle with $36B specialty retail investments
Many of the pre-recession investments have yet to pay off and have taken a beating from the competition.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
Major UK retailers sending only 10% of waste to landfill
The group of 25 retailers committed to reducing waste sent to landfill below 15%.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
Neiman Marcus announces eBay 'fashion outlet' exit
The upscale retailer was among the first to launch an eBay "Fashion Outlet" in 2011.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Forrester forecasts $370B in e-commerce sales by 2017
Analysts say the growth is largely boosted by the spread of tablets and smart phones, and increasing comfort among existing web shoppers.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Is Walmart turning a socially-conscious corner with 'empowering women' program?
Wal-Mart's Women's Economic Empowerment Initiative may signal a tipping point in the drive for a more socially-conscious brand of capitalism.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Forever 21 is becoming the teen retail market's dominant player
Analysts warn that Forever 21's rapid growth makes it too big for its competitors to ignore.
By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2013 -
iPads to become digital signage in Kate Spade's Saturday stores
The iPads will potentially replace mannequins in some instances.
By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2013 -
How YC's Curebit offers start-up optimization and sales tracking
The e-commerce consulting group uses data and a unique business model to attract clients.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Target to abandon 'Shops at Target' concept
The retailer says it is done experimenting with the sales plan.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Mobile industry leaders see retail apps as mobile payment drivers
Retail apps were deemed more important for mobile payments' success than money transfer, person-to-person payments and mobile top-up.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2013 -
Alibaba names Lu CEO ahead of possible IPO
Jonathan Lu will replace Jack Ma as the CEO of China's largest e-commerce company.
By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013 -
Etsy crafting partnerships with Nordstrom and others
The online marketplace for independent designers is testing a new wholesale platform.
By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2013 -
Target, Fast Company launch mobile competition
The contest will reward one developer for designing a new mobile presence for the retailer.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
Neiman Marcus using Pinterest for campaign
The store will use the growing social media site as part of its Art of Fashion campaign.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013
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