Amazon sues over fake reviews on its site

Research shows that product reviews are key to helping consumers make decisions, so Amazon is right to take care in this area.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2015

Hudson's Bay sees profit triple thanks to Saks, web sales

The Toronto-based company expects continued growth this year and said it will open more discount Off 5th stores.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2015

Old Navy buoys Gap Inc. sales

The retailer posted better-than-expected sales, but its namesake and Banana Republic brands continue to falter.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2015

Sprint co-branded RadioShack stores open

This more than doubles Sprint's 1,100-store retail footprint at a time of intense competition among mobile companies in the U.S.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2015

Walgreens to close 200 stores in the US

The store closings are part of a plan to cut $1.5 billion in the next three years. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 9, 2015

ModCloth's #FashionTruth campaign includes transgender model

The retailer has already taken strong stances on style and image issues.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2015

Family Dollar sees cold February

The retailer says it’s already bouncing back as it prepares for its merger with Dollar Tree.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2015

E-book startup Oyster taking on Amazon

The company’s design, usability, and, above all, its relationship with publishers could give it a real chance to disrupt the disrupter.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2015

ShopperTrak partners with shopkick for new beacon system

The leading analytics and beacon providers will provide in-store insights for retailers.

By Ian P. Murphy • April 9, 2015

Gilt switches up its shipping strategy

The flash-sale site will diversify ground shipments with Newgistics Inc. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 9, 2015

Dollar Tree: FTC identifies 340 stores to sell before Family Dollar deal

The merger is expected to close in May. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 8, 2015

RadioShack thinking small with new store strategy

The retailer could end up being a go-to place for last-minute battery or cord needs, a far cry from its heyday as the supplier of computer enthusiasts.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2015

Amazon Marketplace seller faces unprecedented antitrust suit

The U.S. Justice Department says that a poster seller’s code designed to coordinate prices with other sellers violated the Sherman Antitrust Act.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2015

Shoppers spent more time, money in stores in March: report

It seems that the overly subdued retail environment was a temporary thing, chilled at least in part by the long cold winter.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2015

Uniqlo expanding into new US markets

The Japanese retailer's growth beyond the country’s biggest cities is a new phase for Uniqlo in the U.S.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2015

Apple shifting its brick-and-mortar philosophy

The company wants customers to order the Watch and the new MacBook online, which retail chief Angela Ahrendts calls "a significant change in mindset.”

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2015

WalmartLabs exec jumps to omnichannel firm

Mahesh Tyagarajan previously led WalmartLab's Global eCommerce Platform.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2015

American Apparel taps Band of Outsiders designer

Joseph Pickman rounds out CEO Paul Schneider’s team and will be helping the struggling retailer boost its menswear side.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2015

California's water-saving order hits denim makers

Governor Jerry Brown’s order could end up influencing fashion design, as the look and feel of denim changes due to these water-saving measures.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2015

Party City readies IPO, seeks $2B valuation

The only nationwide party store expects to raise up to $372 million in the first retail IPO of the year.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2015

Lane Bryant jabs Victoria's Secret in new campaign

The lingerie retailer's #ImNoAngel campaign is scheduled to run on television, in print, and on social media channels. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 7, 2015

Alibaba seeks inroads in India

The Chinese e-com giant will compete with Snapdeal instead of buying it. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 6, 2015

Muji brings its price-cutting ethos to US stores

The retailer’s “always good prices” policy leads it to permanently slash prices from time to time. Now it's bringing that to its U.S. stores.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2015

Saks president departing after 15 months

Marigay McKee was brought on to make big changes after helping turn around luxury department store Harrod’s, but is leaving because the “fit wasn’t perfect.”

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2015

Former Dell exec tapped as RadioShack CEO

Ron Garriques has received mixed reviews for his tenure at Dell.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2015