Chicago to boost minimum wage to $13 by 2019

The measure passed overwhelmingly while a similar bill languishes in the state legislature.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014

FTC suit against Amazon will go forward

A U.S. District Court Judge said that the suit over hefty in-app purchases by children can go forward.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014

Feds turn to antiquated law to open locked iPhones

Civil liberties advocates are alarmed that federal judges have agreed that the All Writs Act of 1789 can compel companies to unlock their customers’ smartphones.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014

Wal-Mart shifting resources in Asia

The retail giant is cutting 250 jobs in merchandising and marketing, but is also opening nine stores and a distribution center that will create 6,000 new jobs.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014

Wal-Mart says cyber shopping soars over the weekend

The retailer saw record numbers of online traffic and sales in the five days following the Thanksgiving holiday. 

By Karen Talley • Dec. 2, 2014

Moody's lowers Amazon's outlook

The e-retail giant is issuing unsecured notes for an undisclosed amount in order to finance many ambitious projects.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014

Could the sales tax 'loophole' debate revive over Alibaba?

Anti-tax sentiment in Congress is high, but retailers may have found a new enemy to revive their case.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014

Billabong rebuilding brick-and-mortar network

CEO Neil Fiske says he believes that physical stores are key to a retailer's brand.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014

San Francisco passes retail worker 'bill of rights'

The city legislature unanimously approved the bill on a required second vote, which would survive an unlikely mayoral veto.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014

Wal-Mart's chief merchandising officer departs

Duncan Mac Naughton joined Wal-Mart in 2009, where he started as chief merchandising officer of Wal-Mart Canada.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 25, 2014

Petco to buy pet supply e-retailer

The acquisition will give the pet supply chain a hand in the lucrative veterinary prescription medicine e-business.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Nike will sponsor US Olympic team through 2020

Team USA will be outfitted in Nike for games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Tokyo, and Rio for the Summer, Winter, and Paralympic Games.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Ann Inc. hit by slowing sales, inventory issues

The womens-apparel retailer reported rising inventory and says its Ann Taylor flagship brand is failing to connect with customers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Fab may be sold for $15 million

The furniture e-retailer has seen a multitude of changes in its three years, including rounds of layoffs and the acquisition of a Finnish furniture company.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Nasty Gal opens first physical store

The e-retailer opened its first brick-and-mortar just months after layoffs in the fall.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Wal-Mart moves closer to sustainability goal

The world's largest retailer hopes to source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. 

By Kelsey Lindsey , Gavin Bade • Nov. 21, 2014

Gap Inc. to replace brand chiefs as revenue and sales fall

San Francisco-based Gap Inc. will be replacing executives who head up its Gap and Banana Republic brands.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2014

Best Buy sees unexpected sales increase

But the electronics retailer said that holiday sales will likely be flat in an intensely competitive electronics retail environment.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2014

Target reports profit increase in time for the holidays

The retailer surprised many with sales and earnings that beat expectations.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2014

Dollar General may be forced to close 4K stores

Family Dollar has said all along that its rival would need to divest itself of a significant number of stores if they were to merge. It looks like it was right.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2014

Staples to close more stores

The country’s largest office supply retailer is doing better thanks to e-commerce, a bump in demand, and savings from many store closures. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2014

Retail Workers Bill of Rights closer to adoption in San Francisco

The measures address retail employment conditions that have come under scrutiny across the country and in Congress.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2014

Are retailers ruining Thanksgiving?

There are two kinds of retailers this year: Those making a point of being open on Thanksgiving and those making a point of being closed. But what is the better strategy?

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2014

CVS opening health care innovation lab

The Boston-based hub will help the retailer expand its health care ventures with digital media and other technology development.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014

Data breach has little impact on Home Depot sales

The home-improvement retailer saw Q3 sales rise, although costs associated with its past breach have eaten into the bottom line.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014