Why Target missed the bullseye in Canada

After less than two years in the country, Target announced that it would close all of its 133 stores in Canada. What does this less-than-stellar showing mean for the retailer going forward? 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 21, 2015

Barnes & Noble retail CEO to retire

Mitchell Klipper, who oversaw the bookseller’s retail operations and is a 28-year veteran of the company, will retire in May.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2015

Supreme Court rejects retailers' swipe fee challenge

By leaving the Federal Reserve decision intact without comment, the Supreme Court leaves retailers with little recourse in the fight against swipe fee regulations.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2015

Hedge fund makes public push for Staples-Office Depot merger

Activist investor Starboard Value sent Staples CEO Ronald Sargent a letter that sets the stage for a proxy fight.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2015

Private equity firm ends talks to acquire Express

Sycamore Partners Management, which owns several retailers, said it couldn’t get favorable financing terms for the deal.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2015

Wal-Mart launches in-store tax refund pickup

Introducing yet another financial service for customers, even Wal-Mart shoppers without bank accounts can collect their income tax refunds in cash at any U.S. store.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2015

Uniqlo under fire for poor factory conditions

An investigation has found several instances of “harsh and dangerous” working conditions at two Chinese factories employed by Japanese fashion retail company Fast Retailing.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 2015

Google in talks to buy mobile payments company Softcard

The internet giant may be looking at acquiring the mobile payments company, and for quite a bargain, according to news reports.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 2015

Tastebud buys 'gamified data' startup SocialCrunch

The two Chicago startups will focus on integrating personalized mobile communication into malls.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 2015

Smart dressing rooms and touchless checkouts: 4 promising retail tech innovations at NRF 2015

Retail Dive got a sneak peek at the future of physical stores at NRF's annual Big Show. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 16, 2015

Wet Seal files for bankruptcy

The news follows last week's announcement that the teen retailer would be closing three-fourths of its stores. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 16, 2015

Dollar General unwilling to meet antitrust demands over Family Dollar bid

Dollar General’s unwillingness to work with the FTC on antitrust issues, plus the support for Dollar Tree’s offer by two proxy advisory firms this week makes a Dollar Tree takeover likely. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2015

After happy holidays, Best Buy lowers expectations

The electronics retailer saw healthy holiday sales, especially online, but warned that low prices and soft demand would hit sales.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2015

RadioShack said to be preparing for bankruptcy

The question now is whether the retailer is strong enough to reorganize or if it is looking at liquidation.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2015

UPDATE: LA department store calls out mayor in window display

After failing to get a meeting with mayor Eric Garcetti, upscale retailer Kitson has used the window display of its flagship Robertson Boulevard store to taunt him about it.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2015

Target to discontinue Canadian operations

The move comes after a rapid expansion of over 100 stores in the Canadian market.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 15, 2015

Stylitics expands ClosetSpace app

Fashion analytics startup Stylitics has developed a new app for fashionistas that curates their closets and connects users to brands at key moments.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2015

Staples CEO declines $31,000 raise

The office-supplies retailer also announced board changes amid falling sales and talk of a merger with rival Office Depot.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2015

Bulk e-retailer Boxed raises $25M

The app-based company is taking advantage of a soft moment for warehouse retailers, which are dealing with shifting demographics and challenges with mobile.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2015

Etsy planning IPO

The marketplace company is looking to raise $300 million in an IPO that could come this quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2015

Instacart snags $220M investment

The grocery delivery service says it aims to be “the supermarket’s best friend” in more cities.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2015

Alibaba agrees to prevent sales of dangerous toys and other goods in US

The agreement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is the latest move by Alibaba to clean up its grey market business.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2015

Amazon subsidiary plans store in Alibaba marketplace

Amazon and Alibaba may be rivals, but Diapers.com has applied to open a storefront on Tmall Global.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2015

Demandware to buy POS software company Tomax

The acquisition is Demandware's third in the past year, after buying CQuotient in October and Mainstreet Commerce last January.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2015

Nasty Gal CEO steps down, names successor

#GirlBoss and founder Sophia Amoruso says she’s tapped Sheree Waterson as the company's next CEO.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2015