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Supreme Court will hear case brought by Amazon warehouse workers
At issue is whether the workers should be compensated for time spent waiting to go through security lines.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014 -
French flash-sale site finding success in the US
Why has Vente-Privee.com found success in the States where other flash-sales companies have stumbled?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014 -
September sees strong labor growth
A drop in unemployment claims last week was seen as unexpected by many economists, but wages remain stagnant.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Hack at JPMorgan Chase larger than first reported
The breach at the nation’s largest bank has hit a whopping 76 million household accounts and seven million businesses.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
RadioShack reaches $590M refinancing deal
The agreement gives the struggling electronics retailer a chance to meet the demands of the holiday shopping season.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Supreme Court to hear Abercrombie & Fitch religious accommodation case
The retailer is arguing that an applicant denied a job never mentioned her religious need to wear a headscarf.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Capital One unveils Apple Pay-enabled app
The march toward Apple Pay beats on ahead of its release. Will these developments help spur wider adoption of the payment method?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Consumer confidence down in September
Spending has been uneven, and this sign of pessimism doesn’t bode well for the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Court scraps Abercrombie & Fitch deal over CEO pay
A federal judge said that a proposed settlement doesn’t sufficiently benefit shareholders or the company itself.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Delia's receiving takeover interest
The teen apparel chain has warned it may not have the cash to survive the year.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Amazon and Disney reportedly close to deal
After two months of being unavailable, new Disney titles can now be preordered through the online retail giant.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2014 -
New site rewards shoppers for paying full price
In an era when consumers expect discounts, Fashionism.com is handing out rewards instead.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2014 -
South Korea's SK Telecom buys Shopkick
The acquisition continues the mobile company’s foray into the United States.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Buy local: Not just for foodies anymore
The "slow food" movement has led to a comparable "buy local" movement that is giving smaller independent retailers a boost.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
In Sears free fall, CEO may do well
Sources tell the New York Post that the retailer’s Canadian operations are gearing for bankruptcy. Meanwhile, others say the biggest beneficiary of CEO Eddie Lampert’s loan may be Lampert himself.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Report: Shoppers slightly disengaging from social media
The decrease was small, but meaningful considering how active brands have been on various sites.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Recent FAA drone approval may open doors for delivery
The exemption for Hollywood could be an opening for more commercial drone use like retail deliveries.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Expert: New Wal-Mart dress code could prompt legal action
The new requirements have riled up unions, and employment law attorney Deborah Weinstein says employees may have a case in court.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2014 -
Nike Inc revenue up 15% in Q1
The sports apparel retailer had a strong start to its 2015 fiscal year.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Wal-Mart introduces low-cost mobile banking
The partnership expands the retailer’s suite of services that broadens access for lower-income people.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Major retailers, law enforcement band together against crime
After battling theft in isolation for years, rival retailers have formed alliances in Los Angeles and New York to exchange info and work with law enforcement.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Bed Bath & Beyond buys $1B of its own stock
Observers say the move is just one sign of how capable the retailer’s management team is.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Deloitte: Retail holiday sales could rise 4%
But many experts say the rise will likely happen with the help of heavy promotions.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Should Staples and Office Depot merge?
Wall Street liked the idea when it was brought up by a Credit Suisse analyst recently.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Treasury Department acts against 'tax inversions'
New rules announced Monday make it more difficult for retailers to duck or reduce taxes by moving overseas.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2014
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