What's next after Wal-Mart's wage increase

Wal-Mart Stores' move to raise pay for its hourly workers is taking the retail world by storm.

By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2015

PayPal to acquire mobile wallet firm Paydiant

The move comes ahead of the payments unit's split from eBay Inc. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 2, 2015

Costco to replace its AmEx card with Citi, Visa

Costco members will be able to accrue loyalty points using the co-branded Visa card.

By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2015

RadioShack dealers in limbo

The retailer’s independent dealers may be left out in the cold as its bankruptcy proceedings continue.

By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2015

Former C Wonder design chief heads to Gap

The hire is seen as a safe bet to shore up sales for the brand. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 2, 2015

Old Navy to Gap Inc.'s rescue, again

Gap’s Q4 and full-year sales were bolstered by its Old Navy stores, and many are curious about what new CEO Art Peck has in store.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2015

Court revives Macy's case against J.C. Penney over Martha Stewart

At issue are certain provisions of J.C. Penney's merchandising contract with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2015

Ron Johnson leads $16M investment round in Nasty Gal

Apple's former retail guru is also advising the edgy retailer in the development of its brick-and-mortar stores.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2015

Barnes & Noble to spin off college business

The separation is planned to be complete by August. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 26, 2015

Sears reports smaller loss in Q4

The company also announced that it plans to form a real estate investment trust in May or June. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 26, 2015

Wal-Mart wage increase ruffling feathers

McDonald’s, for one, says the precedent set by retailers unilaterally raising their minimum wages will hurt profits.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2015

Dollar Tree CEO: Major changes afoot for Family Dollar

Even stores that stay open will see significant changes to merchandise, says Dollar Tree’s CEO.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2015

Saks, Lord & Taylor owner considering real estate trust

The retail company says that a REIT could help leverage the true value of many of its real estate holdings.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2015

RadioShack name to fetch $20M or more in auction

The retailer will also be selling around 1,700 stores separately with a starting bid of $200 million.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2015

Chico's falters after buyout plans fizzle

Sycamore Partners says it couldn’t line up financing, and the retailer must now take stock of its situation.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2015

TJX to raise minimum hourly wage to $9

The company follows Wal-Mart with the announcement that employees at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and other chains will be getting raises. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 25, 2015

Target earnings beat estimates

The retailer saw better-than-expected sales at its stores and revenue that beat expectations.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 25, 2015

Epicor buys Insite's shipping software

The longtime partners offer software to aid in shipping and fulfillment. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 25, 2015

Apple ordered to pay $533M in patent infringement case

The verdict shows that patent trolls are still a problem for retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2015

Improving home market boosts Home Depot earnings

But the ongoing backlog at West Coast ports and the strong dollar will hit the retailer this year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2015

Nordstrom beefing up e-commerce strategy

The department store retailer will assimilate its flagship and Rack stores with its new e-commerce initiatives.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2015

West Coast ports slowdown hits Macy's Q4 sales

The retailer also announced it will invest heavily in the development off-price stores.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2015

More shake ups for American Apparel marketing, digital teams

New hires Cynthia Erland and Thoryn Stephens have significant experience in marketing and digital commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2015

Target raises the bar with new free shipping minimum

By lowering its free shipping threshold to $25, Target now has the upper hand on Amazon and Wal-Mart. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 23, 2015

E-commerce gives Nordstrom a Q4 boost

The department store beat expectations for its Q4 revenue and sales, although its acquisition of menswear e-retailer Trunk Club took a bite out of profits.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2015