Walgreens using interactive mapping tech to spot local trends

The retailer taps geo-location analytics to enhance its competitive edge. 

By Barbara Thau • Oct. 23, 2015

Under Armour has first $1B sales quarter

The company said that its expanding roster of high-profile athlete endorsements and footwear sales helped boost sales.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2015

GNC accused of selling supplements laced with chemical ingredients

The retailer says the suit is without merit.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2015

Amazon beats estimates with surprise profit

It’s hard not to compare the e-retail giant’s fortunes to those of Wal-Mart, whose stock took a beating in recent days as investors question its potential for growth.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2015

Target now shipping to Canada—but is it another misfire?

Target's website allows Canadians to order goods, but with much higher prices and shipping than at Target’s U.S. stores and website.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2015

Diversity veteran tapped to improve Abercrombie hiring practices

Jeanetta Darno has 22 years of experience guiding companies in diversity and inclusion.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2015

Amazon evades trademark suit over search results

After reversing an earlier decision, the court found that Amazon didn't violate the trademarks of a watchmaker in its search results. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2015

EBay cheers investors with better-than-expected Q3

Profits were down, but not as much as expected. And most importantly, eBay is still growing.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2015

Lululemon taps first creative director amid exec reorganization

The retailer has been dealing with increased competition, falling margins, and quality issues.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2015

Bucking the trend, Amazon boosting holiday hiring by 25%

While many retailers are keeping their holiday hiring even with last year, Amazon will add 100,000 seasonal jobs. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2015

Global Nike goes for the 'buy local' market

Adding local flavor can help national retailers give each location a more communal vibe—and possibly increase sales. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2015

Target partnering with MIT for food-related research

The retailer is looking at innovation as one path to improve its grocery business.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2015

Report: Matching Wal-Mart's raises could cost retailers $4B

There’s good news though for retail companies already paying workers beyond the federal minimum wage, according to the Hay Group.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2015

Amazon battles with the Times over harsh exposé

New York Times executive editor Dean Baquet and Amazon spokesperson Jay Carney Monday posted dueling arguments on blog platform Medium.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2015

More retailers join White House climate pledge

The new commitments come as President Obama continues to build support for the United Nations climate negotiations.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2015

Alibaba fighting to stay off US blacklist for counterfeits

Groups are telling the U.S. Trade Representative that Alibaba is making little effort to address reports of fake merchandise on its sites.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2015

Wal-Mart investigation finds little major misconduct in Mexico: WSJ

But evidence of bribery in India was unearthed in the same investigation.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2015

As retail evolves, Wal-Mart is at a crossroads

The world’s largest retailer is facing two hard truths as the retail landscape shifts: its bottom-of-the-barrel wages are no longer viable, and its bottom-of-the-barrel prices are no way to compete.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2015

After Costco loss, Amex's position slipping in the marketplace

Costco defection, higher swipe fees continue to hurt prestigious brand. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 16, 2015

Apple's retail store 'fanboy' dies

Gary Allen had a special appreciation for Apple’s stores and its employees, and traveled the world to find them.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2015

Two major retailers delay IPOs

Both Albertsons and Neiman Marcus are choosing to wait and see if the market will rally so they can raise the cash they’re hoping for.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2015

Retail execs curb travel to Bangladesh factories after deaths

Several global brands have canceled executive trips to Dhaka, Bangladesh after two foreigners were killed in the city. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2015

Who are the 'best-performing' retail CEOs in the world?

Ten retail CEOs made the Harvard Business Review’s annual ranking of chief executives.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 15, 2015

Wal-Mart spooks Wall Street with disappointing outlook

The retailer admitted that it has work to do that will take time and money. But Wall Street isn’t exactly known for its patience.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2015

Square files for IPO

The company founder and CEO Jack Dorsey has recently filled the top spot at Twitter. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 15, 2015