American Eagle Outfitters has better-than-expected Q2

The news of yet another teen apparel retailer reporting good results could bode well for the retail sector.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2014

Macy's to pay $650K to settle racial profiling case

The department store follows Barney's and other retailers in settling racial profiling charges brought by New York State.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2014

Family Dollar rejects Dollar General offer over antitrust fears

The dollar store chain’s board of directors unanimously rejected Dollar General’s offer and reiterated support for a merger with Dollar Tree.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2014

Target profit falls 62% in Q2

The retailer also cut its full year earnings, saying that price discounting and an expansion into Canada has hurt its bottom line. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 20, 2014

Shipping rate hikes poised to disrupt retailers

Shipping costs could increase as much as 30% when scheduled changes from FedEx and UPS go into effect. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

TJX sales, profit rise in Q2

There seems to be no retail funk for the parent company of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

Back-to-school helping retail sales

Several retailers are reporting that sales in apparel and other departments have been up since late July.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

Home Depot raises earnings forecast after Q2 profit jump

The home improvement retailer has benefited from a recovering housing market over the past couple of years. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 19, 2014

Connected and resourceful: Are you ready for Generation Z?

Whether you consider Generation Z part of the millennial crowd or another cohort entirely, details are emerging about the young group's outlook, and what it could mean for retail.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

Poll finds millennials not so tight-fisted

Americans, especially those age 18 to 34, are spending more, according to a new Gallup poll.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

Retailers request Supreme Court look at swipe fees

The National Retail Federation and other groups asked the high court to review a March ruling sanctioning new Federal Reserve rules.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

Ideeli loses an 'i'

Groupon’s flash sales site has rebranded with a new name and loyalty program.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Report: Consumer confidence 'moderately positive'

While consumer confidence has fallen to a 9-month low, there is room for growth in retail sales.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Wayfair files for IPO

The online furniture retail company operates sites such as Wayfair, Birch Lane, and recently-acquired DwellStudio. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 15, 2014

ModCloth swears off Photoshop

The e-retailer of women’s apparel and accessories is the first to sign a pledge to forgo enhancing or altering images in ads.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Saks not amused by dog treat company name

The department store retailer has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the maker of "Snaks 5th Avenchew."

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

eBay subsidiary Braintree may accept bitcoin

The PayPal unit processes mobile and online payments for several companies.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Facebook debuts cross-device reporting for marketers

The new service helps monitor shopping behavior across multiple devices. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 14, 2014

American Apparel appoints second woman to board

Laura Lee currently runs Google’s East Coast content partnerships for Google/YouTube.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Lands' End sees backlash over bonus GQ issue

The retailer sent out free copies of the lad magazine to many families that had bought back-to-school clothes, upsetting many.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Retail sales flat again in July

The U.S. Commerce Department’s monthly retail news is getting mixed interpretations.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Consumers warned against risks of bitcoin

A government consumer protection agency acknowledged the potential for innovation in virtual currencies, but also cautioned consumers of their risks.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Things are looking up for American Apparel

The retailer will miss some financial reporting deadlines as its new board regroups, but the company says it has trimmed losses.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Macy's sees revenue and sales up, but cuts forecast

The department store retailer says it's having trouble climbing out of sales deficits stemming from a harsh winter.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Study: Retail credit card rates going up, up, up

A recent survey by Creditcards.com warns of increased interest rates and ballooning balances.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014