Major retailers see $52.5 million from mobile commerce over the holidays

According to Branding Brand, their mobile sites brought in 77 million unique visitors over the holiday season.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013

Facebook's new search engine could prove very beneficial for retailers

Graph Search could be highly desirable for retailers, thanks to personalized searches for consumers.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 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.

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Crafton named as new CEO at Crossmark

Crossmark, a sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry, has acquired former Proctor and Gamble exec Joe Crafton as its new CEO.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013

Steampunk look predicted to storm clothing retailers this year

The military-inspired steampunk look is catching at retailers such as H&M and Zara.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013

Target's relationship with Radio Shack fizzles, making room for a new mobile provider

Brightstar and MarketSource will assume responsibilities for Target's mobile market after recent negotiations failed.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013

PayPal now accepted at 23 more U.S. retailers

Hoping to broaden their presence beyond the online market, PayPal has expanded its usage to 23 major retailers across the country.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013

Drew Barrymore's Flower cosmetics plant seeds at Walmart

The stores are introducing a line of cosmetics designed with the same quality as a high-end department store—at Walmart prices.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

Walmart to grow new Neighborhood Markets in Alabama, rest of U.S.

Expect to see about 100 more nationwide in 2013.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 14, 2013

Harry Winston sells off watch and jewelry business to focus on diamond mining

Harry Winston has reportedly reached a deal with Swatch to sell off its watch and jewelry retail business, filling in a gap in the Swatch portfolio.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

Retail survey shows dramatic online growth, but analyst anticipates a peak

Is 20% the magic ceiling for online shopping's importance to retailers?

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 14, 2013

Walgreens goes Hollywood offering sushi, frozen yogurt and liquor

Little more comes to mind other than milk or cough syrup when you think of your typical Walgreens, but this new design model in open Hollywood offers high end luxuries fit for the stars.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

Tiffany & Co. remains a valuable investment despite a decade low earnings stretch

Tiffany & Co. reports low earnings for the last four quarters, however the allure of the product has investors talking take-over citing it as a "trophy property." 

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

Target gets fashionable when marketing groceries

For 2013, Target has begun using posh models in high-fashion settings to promote groceries and everyday items.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

'Grey's Anatomy' star beats out Starbucks-Agrinurture to purchase Tully's Coffee

Patrick Dempsey, out-muscled efforts by Starbucks and Agrinurture to purchase the chain after a judge said that the auction ruling was fair and without error.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

JC Penney and Sears face uncertainty after a difficult retail season

Forbes looks at what's at stake for the retail industry's elder brands in 2013.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013

Best Buy sales stabilize as Schulze hopes for takeover success

In the meantime, the company is slashing its free cash flow forecast for fiscal 2013.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013

Investment Group acquires Supervalu stores for $3.3 billion

Supervalu will keep Save-A-Lot, but its other stores will go to an investor group led by Cerberus Capital Management LP.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013

Urban Outfitters shines in the last quarter

Urban Outfitters, which operates Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People and Terrain has reported a record  increase in sales for their last quarter across all of their brands.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013

Walmart gets iPhone 5 with no contract and unlimited data this week

The retail kingpin will bolster its Straight Talk wireless services with iPhone 5's and 4's starting at $45 dollars per month without contracts.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013

Former Best Buy exec finds a new home with LivingSocial.com

After leaving Best Buy in May, Barry Judge has signed on as LivingSocial.com's new chief marketing officer.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013

Kmart hopes big-name celebrities will boost apparel sales

Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Nicki Minaj are stepping in after Kmart's 3.8% sales decline.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013

Almost half of smartphone users do mobile shopping research

With the onslaught of the mobile web with consumers,  45% of consumers are researching products with their smartphones via the mobile web, but only 23% actually make purchases from their devices.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013

Target vows to match Amazon prices year round

The company takes aim at Amazon, Walmart, and Toys R Us. But what does the new strategy mean?

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013

Who will fill Apple's retail void after Ron Johnson's departure?

Here are a few candidates from major companies such as Burberry and Nike.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013

Sears CEO to depart next month

CEO Louis D'Ambrosio will step down in February, citing a family medical issue, and following a 1.8% decline in quarter-to-date sales.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013