Amazon may own '.free' domain

ICANN documents indicate that other bidders have dropped out of the auction. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 23, 2015

Rite Aid stock rises on takeover talk

Shareholders liked the idea last week, and Walgreens Boots Alliance has said it will be looking to expand. But it’s unclear whether an acquisition of Rite Aid would be the ticket.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2015

Former Gap global CMO moves to Spotify

Seth Farbman was instrumental in revitalizing Gap's brand. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 23, 2015

J.C. Penney shuffles C-suite, again

Executive vice president and general counsel Janet Dhillon is leaving amid other staff changes at the retailer.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2015

Report claims Mall of America 'catfished' protesters in December

Malls are gathering places with particular, challenging security concerns. But if the allegations are true, the Mall of America's actions may drive shoppers away.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2015

Toys 'R' Us swings to profit after cost cutting

The retailer is also moving away from its iconic Times Square location in New York City.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2015

Rakuten continues to diversify with OverDrive acquisition

Japan's largest online marketplace has expanded its e-book footprint. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 20, 2015

FAA gives Amazon the go-ahead to test drones

The agency has been slow in releasing rules for commercial use of remote-controlled aircraft. This is a small breakthrough for Amazon, but hardly approval of its drone program.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2015

Sears defends its ability to pay vendors

The retailer pushed back on reports that said it was forced to pay invoices early, saying it’s doing fine and moving forward with its planned REIT.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2015

TAG Heuer developing luxury smartwatch with Google, Intel

Apple’s conspicuous entry into the market with its $10,000 gold Apple Watch has clearly caught the attention of the upscale watchmaker.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2015

Hedge fund says its bid could save RadioShack stores

But Standard General’s offer for next week's auction is being challenged by other RadioShack lenders.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2015

How retail's gender gap affects retailers

Women are essential to retail, as both customers and hourly workers. But is the industry making things harder for one of its most valuable demographics?

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2015

Target agrees to settle breach lawsuit for $10M

The retailer has proposed to pay victims of its massive 2013 data hack up to $10,000 each. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 19, 2015

Second American Apparel ad banned in UK

The retailer's bodysuit ad was seen as an attempt to sexualize a child by UK authorities. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 19, 2015

Ulta's e-commerce revenue jumps 56%

Total sales grew 21.4% to reach $3.2 billion in 2014.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 19, 2015

DSW beats expectations on e-commerce push

But the retailer is finding that ship-from-store is expensive and will tweak how it fulfills online orders from stores, its CEO says.

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2015

Mary Kay Cosmetics sues RetailMeNot for fraud

The coupon site says it’s a bridge between shoppers and brands, but the cosmetics company would like to burn that.

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2015

Amazon shuttering Webstore e-commerce platform

Small and medium retailers now have several other strong platform options like Shopify and Bigcommerce.

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2015

Target plans to raise minimum wage to $9 per hour, WSJ reports

The retailer will boost its minimum starting next month. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 18, 2015

Joe Fresh founder leaving company

Charismatic designer and entrepreneur Joe Mimran is stepping down, and president Mario Grauso is well prepared to expand the brand, the company said.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2015

Foot Locker revamping stores, eyes $10B in sales by 2020

As sports apparel booms for athletics and weekend leisure, the retailer aims to cash in with the right mix of merchandise.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2015

UPDATE: Simon sweetens bid for mall operator Macerich

Simon Property Group boosted its cash and stock offer for rival Macerich Co. and said it would withdraw that "best and final" offer if Macerich didn't take a meeting by April 1.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2015

Sotheby's, eBay launch partnership

The first online auction by the two companies will go live online April 1 to a broad global customer base.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2015

Adidas to drop NBA licensing partnership

Adidas' decade-long partnership with the basketball league will end, as a new deal is likely too expensive for the slipping sports gear retailer.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2015

Glamour launching e-commerce efforts

The move, beginning in the UK and U.S. this year, makes good on the retail push begun by publisher Condé Nast two years ago.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2015