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Booksellers look to benefit from Amazon's Hachette war
Books-A-Million and Barnes & Noble are among the retailers touting and discounting their Hachette titles.
By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2014 -
Study shows millennials like going to the mall
Despite their cyber-savvy, younger consumers like the hands-on experience of malls, especially in quirky, well-designed spaces.
By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Facebook changes the marketing game
A whirlwind of changes at Facebook leave some marketers to wonder what they're still doing there.
By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2014 -
Multicultural shoppers present big retail opportunities
By failing to appeal to certain consumers, research suggests that brands are leaving huge amounts of money on the table.
By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2014 -
FTC wants more consumer control over personal data
In a detailed report, the Federal Trade Commission says data collection companies lack transparency.
By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2014 -
Amazon sends customers elsewhere in publishing dispute
As it suffers blowback over a disagreement with Hachette Book Group, Amazon released a detailed defense.
By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2014 -
Wal-Mart will not oppose minimum wage boost
The company says most of its workers make more than the current minimum anyway.
By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2014 -
With new financing, new possibilities for Aeropostale
The retailer of teen apparel has seen consecutive quarters of falling sales, but a new financial deal may help.
By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2014 -
Is the flash-sales model fading?
Price pressures at retailers and the purchasing power of off-price chains leave flash sale sites little room to operate.
By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2014 -
Walgreens may swallow up Boots
The American drugstore retailer already owns a 45% stake in the British drugstore chain.
By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2014 -
'Patent troll' bill falters in Senate committee
Concerns about the proposed law’s effect on legitimate patents helped squash the legislation for this year.
By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2014 -
Report finds tiered loyalty programs confusing to consumers
While shoppers like the programs and believe retailers should reward their best customers, tiered programs may be untenable these days.
By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2014 -
Activist group pranks Gap Inc. with fake social media campaign
The group falsely announced that the retailer signed the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety — to underscore that it actually hasn’t.
By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2014 -
Harry's liked shavers so much, it bought the company
The men’s grooming startup by a Warby-Parker co-founder aims to disrupt the retail shaving market.
By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2014 -
Congressmen say tax reform could harm retail real estate investment
A bipartisan group says proposed provisions could have a large impact on retail businesses.
By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2014 -
Lower clothing prices here to stay
Consumers, especially younger ones, have become used to low prices and have more ways than ever to find them.
By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014 -
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Bank's conflict of interest may undermine Zale-Signet deal
Bank of America Merrill Lynch had a stronger relationship with Signet Jewelers than what it disclosed to Zale Corp.
By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014 -
Hospital, health systems partner with more retailers
The Affordable Care Act is a catalyst for new and closer affiliations between retail pharmacies and health care providers.
By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014 -
Court rules against retailer in online review case
Complaining customers win big despite KlearGear.com’s “non-disparagement clause.”
By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014 -
Speculation grows over who will buy Sears Canada
Macy’s says it won’t buy the struggling operations, but many other retailers are interested in Canadian expansions.
By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2014 -
Is J.C. Penney rising from the ashes?
Many have written the retailer off, but Penney reported a 6.2% sales increase in the first quarter for stores open more than a year.
By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2014 -
Wal-Mart stores offer on-site law services in Canada
The addition of law services might expand to Wal-Marts below the border.
By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2014 -
Retailer removes emaciated mannequins after Twitter complaints
The too-thin models were spotted at a high-end New York City lingerie store.
By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2014 -
Analyst: Apparel company VF could acquire Lululemon or Lands' End
The American clothing company runs The North Face, Vans, and Timberland, among other brands.
By Daphne Howland • May 14, 2014 -
Mobile sales app Boxed poised to disrupt bulk shopping
Younger consumers are losing interest in club-based, bulk-shopping retailers like Costco and Sam’s Club.
By Daphne Howland • May 14, 2014
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