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PayPal reportedly considering bitcoin
But critics say PayPal is itself a viable payment alternative, offering more stability than bitcoin can.
By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2014 -
Sam's Club first out of the gate with chip-and-PIN credit card
The Wal-Mart Stores Inc.-owned warehouse retailer says its enhanced-security card will be available this month.
By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2014 -
J. Crew considering a writedown on stores
Operating income and sales are falling as rumors suggest a possible IPO later this year.
By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2014 -
Retailers turn to Supreme Court on swipe fees
A group of retailers is challenging new rules by the Federal Reserve granting banks the right to charge debit card swipe fees they say are too high.
By Daphne Howland • June 4, 2014 -
Report calls for higher wages for women in retail
A U.S. think tank leapfrogs over the current debate on the minimum wage, saying that retail workers, especially women, need more to be lifted out of poverty.
By Daphne Howland • June 4, 2014 -
RadioShack needs more than cost-cutting: shareholders
The electronics retailer says its turn-around is going slowly.
By Daphne Howland • June 4, 2014 -
In a shift, Apple to allow bitcoin-using apps
The tech giant has changed its developer terms to allow “approved virtual currencies.”
By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2014 -
Retail companies claim spots in Fortune 500
Wal-Mart Stores kept the top spot, and Apple moved up to number five.
By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2014 -
Lucky 13 smacks Taylor Swift with trademark suit
A clothing company says it was using “Lucky 13” decades before the pop star launched her line.
By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2014 -
Many mobile alerts found to be useless to consumers
Studies show that many retailers may be missing the mark when it comes to mobile or email messaging.
By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2014 -
PetSmart hires executive of customer experience
The executive vice president of customer experience is a new position in the company.
By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2014 -
FTC gives blessing to Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank merger
Antitrust issues were previously thought to be a possible wrinkle in the companies’ plans.
By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2014 -
Research shows plus-size a growing category
Retailers and designers forgo opportunity when they ignore the needs of consumers who require larger clothing sizes.
By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2014 -
Signet-Zale merger goes through
The deal, which key investors tried to stymie, creates the largest retail jewelry company in the world.
By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2014 -
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
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