E-book sales aren't really falling, except for traditional publishers: Fortune

Rather than a triumph of print over digital books, the figures are attributed in part to greater sales of independently published books.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2015

Adidas addresses environmental impact of clothing manufacture

The company will look to develop products that can be recycled many times over, eschew chemical additives, and create near-zero waste.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2015

Cole Haan employs Instagram to sell direct in app

The retailer brings Instagram images into its app, where shoppers can browse and buy.

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 25, 2015

Nike posts big profit jump thanks to China sales

China’s economy may have hit the brakes this summer, but Nike sales there haven’t.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2015

H&M unfazed by China's economic stumbles

The retailer’s planned expansion of some 240 stores will be mostly in the U.S. and China.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2015

Google adds to cybersecurity firm's financing

Zscaler now valued more than $1 billion. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 25, 2015

Holiday sales to see only modest rise this year

Due to the stubborn wage gap in the U.S., a new Deloitte forecast says the holidays won’t be so very merry this year for retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2015

J.C. Penney promotes new chief merchant from its own ranks

J.C. Penney is among the retailers sticking with the old-fashioned chief merchant rather than algorithm-centric executives.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2015

In an age of disruption, where is Wal-Mart going?

Wal-Mart was once retail's biggest disrupter. But now that retail has responded, it may have to figure out how to keep up.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2015

Analysts: Primark is a 'new threat' to some US retailers

Any big impact likely won’t be felt by competitors until Primark launches many more stores in the U.S.—but that could happen.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2015

Amazon offering $67 Prime memberships to celebrate Emmy nods

The deal, only available Friday, shows that Amazon will continue to be creative about boosting its Prime membership.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2015

Ulta launches national ad campaign in face of rising competition

The beauty retailer wants to reintroduce U.S. consumers to its brand as rival Sephora continues to grow. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2015

Nordstrom expanding Treasure&Bond give-back brand

The effort stumbled with its first effort, but taking the brand online appears to have worked.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2015

WalmartLabs acquires loyalty startup PunchTab

The company will focus first on optimizing Sam's Club offers and customer relationships. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 23, 2015

Money20/20 entrepreneurs to launch new retail conference

Anil Aggarwal and Jonathan Weiner, with former PayPal retail chief Don Kingsborough, believe great things will come from the May gathering.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2015

Macy's joins other retailers in holding holiday hiring steady

The retailer will hire slightly fewer workers overall, but more of them will support e-commerce sales.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2015

Jos. A. Bank to end aggressive promotions, revamp clothes

The century-old brand is finally getting a makeover.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2015

How long will the Nike swoosh continue to dominate?

Nike is hardly in trouble, but these days its most successful spaces — athleisure and footwear — are facing stiff competition.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 21, 2015

Petco said to be in merger talks with PetSmart

Like most retailers, pet supplies companies have increasingly faced competition from online and other retailers that have boosted their pet offerings.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 21, 2015

Amid tech push, Target envisions a future 'built on innovation'

The retailer is partnering with Techstars to bring retail start-ups to its hometown of Minneapolis, and hinted at a concept store that could include robots. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 21, 2015

Report: Both retail workers—and retailers—benefit from government aid

Retailers could come under greater scrutiny for benefits enjoyed by corporations, even as their employees turn to welfare programs due to low wages.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 21, 2015

Fed keeps interest rates near zero ahead of holidays

The move — or lack of one — plus continuing low gas prices are early holiday gifts to retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2015

Target testing more personal services to lift store experience

One-on-one interactions not only please the customer, but also can help retailers determine which goods and services are in demand.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2015

Once-bankrupt Filene's Basement returns online

The discount chain had expanded rapidly but faltered in the face of established competition from T.J. Maxx, Marshall’s, and Nordstrom Rack.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2015

Holiday hiring to be mostly even with last year

Retailers have hired more people throughout the year, and those workers will be offered more hours at the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2015