Ron Johnson snags $30M for new startup

Details remain murky but the company, called “Enjoy,” is not a high-end delivery service as first rumored.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Retail inventories may be hit by Los Angeles port negotiations

While labor talks continue to be described as congenial, they are likely to bring shipping delays.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Sam's Club partnering with Aetna for health insurance exchange

The move is part of a wider effort by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to provide services not readily available to some businesses and individuals.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

The 'best-performing' retail CEOs in the world

Harvard Business Review recently released its list of the 100 top performing CEOs in the world. Which retail heads made the cut? 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 24, 2014

Overstock sees jump in demand for 'emergency preparedness' gear

The spike in orders, which Overstock's CEO says is due to recent Ebola scares, led the online retailer to offer deals on supplies.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Etsy offering sellers credit card readers

The move could go far in helping its sellers expand their offline wholesale and retail efforts.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Target launches free shipping through holidays

It’s an early and assertive maneuver to boost the retailer’s e-commerce during retail's busiest time of the year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

Jumio debuts new mobile checkout

The credit card and driver’s license scanning technology works with both iOS and Android.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

J. Crew CEO: Activewear not right for company

The clothing retailer won’t be joining the activewear craze, despite some recent challenges to its bottom line.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

How much of a deal are outlet stores — for retailers?

Many consumers feel cheated when they discover that their "factory store" merchandise never hung on "regular" racks at retail prices. And that could be bad for the brand.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Andreessen leaves eBay board

The tech entrepreneur had a few choice words for activist investor Carl Icahn before he left.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Apple CEO: 'We're selling everything we make'

On the same day of its Apple Pay debut, the company announced that its new iPhones pushed Q4 sales beyond expectations.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Report: Few raises for hourly or professional workers

Raises were less common in Q3 compared to the beginning of the year, according to a report by the National Association for Business Economics.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Survey: 45% of shoppers cautious of visiting hacked retailers

Nearly half of shoppers will also favor cash over cards when shopping this holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2014

Family Dollar urged to take 'clearly superior' Dollar General bid

Hedge fund Elliott Management sent a letter to Family Dollar's CEO that also nominated seven new directors to the company's board. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2014

Urban Outfitters sales still falling

The flagship brand is suffering from merchandising and marketing problems.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Walgreen ex-CFO files defamation suit

Wade Miquelon says CEO Gregory Wasson made "false and disparaging" comments in the press when blaming him for a $1 billion forecasting error.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Apple's Iovine cheers on NFL's Beats headphones ban

With prominent players flouting the new rule, Beats headphones are getting a wave of cool cred and free publicity.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Discounts will rule during the holidays: Accenture

Yet another holiday forecast found that shoppers who plan to spend more will still be bargain-hunting.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Don Henley not taking it easy over retailer's ad

The ad headline “Don a henley, and take it easy” (get it?) has landed clothing retailer Duluth Trading Co. in court.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2014

Wal-Mart cites 'tougher sales environment' in lowered forecast

The nation’s largest retailer said it will slow its expansion of physical stores to concentrate on e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2014

Revised eBay forecast indicates poor holiday retail prospects

A data hack and Google search penalty from earlier in the year will also hit the company’s bottom line, the retailer said.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2014

Bangladesh factories still have major safety flaws

Latest reports find violations of structural safety and fire codes as retailers balk at the cost of remedial action. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2014

Converse sues 31 companies over Chuck Taylor design

The century-old sneaker company says Wal-Mart Stores, Kmart, Skechers, and others are lifting elements of its iconic designs.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2014

After the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, shopping

The department store will open at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day for early holiday shopping.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2014