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

Barneys agrees to settlement in profiling case

New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said his investigation showed a “disproportionate number of African-American and Latino customers being detained for alleged shoplifting or credit card fraud.”

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Zulily sees big Q2 amid expansion

The company is a bright spot in an otherwise diminishing flash sales area.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Amazon reportedly in dispute with Disney

The e-retail giant apparently finds withholding titles from consumers a useful tactic in distribution deal negotiations.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Could 'Made in the USA' really bounce back?

Whether the American apparel industry can get close to what it once was depends on how much consumers want retailers to change.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Alibaba says it will move against selling of fakes

The Chinese e-retail giant said it will work to curb sales of fake goods after the maker of Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga brands withdrew its lawsuit.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Gap tweet spurs backlash over skinny model

A tweet about a plaid dress from the company garnered criticism of the model’s weight.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Men shop more on mobile than women

While women are in charge of most household spending, men are holding their own when it comes to e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014

Activewear: Cool, hot, and winning

The apparel segment is booming as retailers perfect performance fabrics and designers captivate consumers ... even if a workout is the last thing on their mind.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014