Amazon launches Amazon Business marketplace

The new offering might help the e-commerce giant get a firmer grasp on a huge, $8.2 trillion market. 

By Daphne Howland , Kelsey Lindsey • April 28, 2015

NoMoreRack rebrands as Choxi after Nordstrom lawsuit

Although the company never lost in court, Nordstrom had sued the retailer for trademark infringement three years ago.

By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2015

iPhone sales still sending Apple earnings sky high

The larger screened iPhone 6 is doing especially well as the company sells more iPhones at higher price points and steals more market share from rivals.

By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2015

Retail tracking firm settles first-time FTC complaint over consumer privacy

The complaint said that consumers were unaware of being tracked in-store and that the retail tracking company’s opt-out provision was misrepresented.

By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2015

Wal-Mart and Texas face off over state liquor laws

The retailer is suing the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, claiming the legal limits on hard liquor sales are unconstitutional.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 27, 2015

Sears Canada picks up Target brands despite troubles

But the move may not be enough for a retailer that is struggling under falling sales and increasing debt.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2015

Bigcommerce to buy Zing to help compete with Shopify

But Bigcommerce still trails rival Shopify in its number of merchant partners. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 27, 2015

Books-A-Million introducing self-publishing services

The move takes on Amazon’s CreateSpace service, which has dominated the area.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2015

Shareholders sue American Apparel over CEO Charney's removal

Two shareholders allege the retailer failed to disclose last June  that founder-CEO Dov Charney was under investigation for misconduct, which they say amounts to proxy fraud.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2015

Wal-Mart executive pay plunges as retailer misses sales target

The retailer is now tying sales performance and not just operating income when factoring cash bonuses for its top executives.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2015

Amazon earnings beat expectations as web services overshadow retail business

Could the e-retailer’s cloud business be the future of the company?

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2015

UPDATE: Banks object to Target and MasterCard settlement over breach

A group of small banks and credit unions say that the settlement is a "sweetheart deal" meant to undermine their own claims. 

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2015

Former American Apparel worker lodges fraud accusations against ex-CFO

David Nisenbaum has filed a lawsuit alleging that past CFO and interim-CEO John Luttrell cost the company millions, committed fraud, and fired Nisenbaum when he tried to bring it all to light.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2015

Jet sets towering expectations ahead of launch

If Jet proves as successful as it expects to be, it may be the first retailer to truly shake up Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2015

PayPal outshines eBay's marketplace in revenue for first time

The company says it will spin off payments unit PayPal sometime in Q3.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2015

Sears Hometown and Outlet CEO departing

The hardware and appliance retail company was spun off from struggling Sears Holding Corp. three years ago.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2015

Gap vet joins JackThreads to help launch new brand

Tony Kretten joins former Gap colleague Mark Walker as the creative director of mens apparel e-retail site JackThreads.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2015

Poshmark benefits from mobile-first approach, raises $25M

The fashion resell company also announced its new Apple Watch app.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2015

Adidas to make apparel, shoes out of plastic ocean waste

The clothing and footwear retailer launched a partnership with Parley for the Oceans to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the world’s oceans. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015

Under Armour sales up, but revenue outlook disappoints

The retailer has profited from its early support of golfer Jordan Spieth, who wowed at this year’s Masters Tournament.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2015

Google Wallet funds now insured by FDIC

The payments service will store unused balances in insured institutions. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 21, 2015

Rite Aid hires new CIO amid changing healthcare environment

Steve Rempel previously worked in IT at Safeway for 35 years.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2015

Frederick's of Hollywood files for Chapter 11

The retailer practically invented American lingerie retail, but in recent years allowed the likes of Victoria’s Secret to take the lacy camisole off its back.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2015

Staples shakes up merchant chief position ahead of merger

The retailer named Peter J. Scala its EVP of merchandising, replacing Mike Edwards who has left Staples, effectively immediately.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2015

Costco said to pay almost nothing on cards in new deal

The deal with Visa and Citigroup will reportedly charge Costco almost zero for credit-card payments. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 20, 2015