Amazon drastically cuts Fire phone price

The price drop from $199 to 99 cents could be a sign of struggling sales for the smartphone. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014

What Q2 earnings reveal about US retail

The second half of the year looks promising, but retailers still have problems to solve.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014

Apparel retailers' sales growth outpaces inventory for first time in year

Inventory levels are clearing and sales increasing in a category that has been buffeted by slow sales for months.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014

Dollar General may appeal to shareholders after Family Dollar bid gets rejected

Dollar Tree strengthened its promise to avoid antitrust issues from its acquisition offer, saying it would close as many stores as necessary.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014

Scheduling joins minimum wage as key policy issue for retail

Union workers in New York have more control over their schedules and San Francisco is close to forcing the issue for chain stores.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014

Family Dollar rejects latest Dollar General offer

The bid was rejected because of antitrust concerns, Family Dollar's CEO said.

By Randy Lilleston • Sept. 5, 2014

Retail jobs fall in August

They decreased by 8,400, a major contributor to the month’s unexpectedly low numbers.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2014

Activist investor challenges Bebe chairman, urges sale

Private equity firm Consac LLC says chairman Manny Mashoud’s leadership has failed.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2014

CVS rebrands to CVS Health, quits tobacco sales early

The drugstore retailer’s new name puts its healthcare delivery ambitions front and center.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2014

Home Depot investigating potentially massive data breach

This latest report of trouble with credit card security at retail points of sale is bad news for consumers and retailers alike.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2014

Dollar General offers more for Family Dollar

The discount chain follows through on its commitment to pursue a merger. Will Family Dollar be wooed?

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2014

Will jump in GDP translate to increased sales?

The economy grew at a faster-than-previously-reported pace in Q2. Will that help end the 'funk' in some quarters of retail?

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2014

Will Alibaba's US IPO disrupt American retail?

Here's what you need to know about the Chinese retail giant, which could have a record-setting IPO this month.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2014

Google developing delivery drones

The Atlantic magazine reported on the development of “Project Wing” by the company’s Google X lab division.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2014

Gap Inc. reveals problems with working conditions at Myanmar factories

The company said it has addressed the problems, which were found through an audit conducted for the retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2014

American Apparel investor names new director

Lion Capital LLP, which has supported ousted CEO Dov Charney, has the right to control two seats on the board.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2014

Abercrombie & Fitch to remove logos from clothes

The retailer will drop its name from most of its clothing in response to younger shoppers' current preference for unique, unlabeled attire.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2014

Express outlet sales double estimates

The retailer beefed up the number of its Express outlet stores earlier this year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2014

Abercrombie & Fitch sales fall on multiple woes

The teen retailer reported a 5.8% drop in revenue in Q2 as it struggles to compete with fast-fashion and slow mall traffic. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 28, 2014

Zara pulls shirt after public outcry

Many people thought the design resembled Nazi concentration camp uniforms. Yet the retailer has been down this road before, and that could be a result of its uber-fast production.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2014

Mall owner partners with Refinery29 for retail 'block parties'

The project is an effort to get the attention of millennials and includes a mix of local, boutique, and national brands.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2014

Michaels sees sales gains

The arts and crafts retailer said it will shake off losses partly associated with its recent IPO, raising its forecast for the year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2014

Alibaba reports 46% sales increase as IPO nears

The Chinese e-commerce giant reported its second quarter earnings as it approaches its U.S. IPO, expected next month. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 27, 2014

Consumers shopping more online, in more categories

A new study from Nielsen finds that people are browsing online in almost every category, and that browsing leads to buying.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2014

RadioShack in talks with shareholder to prevent bankruptcy

Sources say hedge fund Standard General LP is drawing up a plan to help RadioShack avoid a bankruptcy filing. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2014