Financial News: Page 397
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Two Supreme Court rulings likely to deter 'patent trolls'
Companies victimized by entities seeking money for patents now have more of an incentive to fight them in court.
By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2014 -
Rude sales staff get more luxury sales, study finds
While upscale shoppers find value in snobby sales staff behavior, less wealthy ones don't, the research found.
By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2014 -
Wal-Mart Stores to bring customers auto insurance
This is the latest financial service to be available through the retailer’s stores and website.
By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2014 -
Forever 21 speeding up fast fashion with F21 Red
The fast-fashion retailer is introducing a brand with even cheaper clothing.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014 -
Twitter's 'Website Card' aims to drive users to retail sites
The social media network’s new ad unit helps marketers by providing eye-catching content.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014 -
Rite Aid buys health clinic chain
The purchase of a Texas chain of health care clinics strengthens the drugstore company’s efforts to compete as a provider.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Bangladesh: One year later
The retail clothing industry was shaken by the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh. One year later, Retail Dive looks at different players dedicated to reform.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014 -
Bitcoin value falls in the face of more regulations
With China and other countries stepping up regulations, bitcoin exchanges are forced to respond.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
DKNY adopts unique new wearable app
The technology allows smartphone users to identify apparel and accessories with an embedded chip.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
Aeropostale takes H&M to court over trademark infringement
The U.S. teen clothing retailer isn’t taking H&M’s “Live Love Dream” items lightly.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
Falling gun sales hit Cabela's bottom line again
The retailer insists its fundamentals are strong even as Q1 same-store sales plummeted.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2014 -
Ireland's Penneys to open in the US as Primark
The clothing retailer will launch in Boston’s historic Filene’s location.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2014 -
Americans spend more time with phones than TV
Despite this “golden age” of high-quality television content, the smartphone is now America’s go-to device, a study suggests.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2014 -
Amazon Prime inks deal with HBO
The move greatly boosts content available through the retail giant’s streaming entertainment service.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2014 -
Parents frown on some teen retailers
General merchandise retailers like Target and Wal-Mart Stores do better with parents than teen apparel retailers.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2014 -
FDA taking on e-cigarettes
New regulations for electronic cigarettes will make it harder for retailers to differentiate them from regular tobacco products.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2014 -
Amazon's sales drop when state tax collected
Yet the online retailer doesn’t oppose state sales tax collection like other e-retailers.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2014 -
Skechers wins (and Nike loses) at the Boston Marathon
The shoe brand took a chance on Meb Keflezighi, whom Nike had dropped due to his age.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2014 -
Tisch scion invests in Sears
Tommy Tisch plunked down $16 million to buy 475,000 shares in Sears Holdings.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Streetcars send cities back to the future
American cities of all sizes are building streetcar systems aimed at bringing new economic life to faltering areas, and retail is one of the biggest beneficiaries.
By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2014 -
Barnes & Noble founder sells off shares
The bookselling chain’s stock value fell after chairman Leonard Riggio said he sold 3.7 million shares of his company.
By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2014 -
Study finds teens prefer stores
The young demographic has a value mindset and likes to shop at retailers that have physical stores.
By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2014 -
Activewear heats up with 'Net-A-Sporter'
Upscale apparel retailer Net-A-Porter is reportedly expanding its activewear offering to compete in the hot segment.
By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2014 -
Photographer: price pressures contribute to poor factory conditions
A photographer who covered the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh aims to educate consumers and retailers about the costs of low apparel prices.
By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2014 -
Levi Strauss & Co. bolsters e-commerce team
The retailer is bringing on former Wal-Mart Stores executive Marc Rosen.
By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2014
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