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FCC getting an earful on net neutrality rules
The record-breaking number of comments continues to grow as the comment period for proposed rule changes on net neutrality is extended to Friday.
By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014 -
Sheriff's deputy arrest puts Target in a tough spot
The retailer fired an employee who reported a shoplifting incident involving a sheriff's deputy, who has now been charged weeks later.
By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Just for You: The promise of retail mass customization is finally here
Mass customization has been a buzzword in retail for decades, but technology is finally making it possible.
By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014 -
HarperCollins opens new e-commerce 'paths to the consumer'
The publisher is getting into the retail game, launching new e-commerce capabilities to its site.
By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2014 -
Apple wins, loses trademark requests
Apple failed to win a U.S. trademark for its “Touch ID,” but scored EU protection for its store layout design.
By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Is retail in a funk?
One retailer went from blaming the weather for falling sales to blaming a "retail funk" in the economy.
By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2014 -
Email edges out social media in driving sales
A report shows that as m-commerce increases, mobile users are also taking to other devices for shopping.
By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014 -
June retail sales have both ups and downs
Retailers enjoyed the weather last month, while consumers enjoyed the discounts.
By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014 -
Amazon fighting battles on two continents
The e-retailer is dealing with regulators in the U.S. and France over a variety of issues.
By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014 -
Gap sees surprise slump in June sales
Same-store sales at Gap and Banana Republic failed to meet expectations.
By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014 -
Abercrombie & Fitch diversity exec leaving after a decade of change
Todd Corley is leaving to concentrate on a think tank he has founded.
By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2014 -
Negotiations at West Coast ports delayed further
A truckers strike and other labor issues are delaying and complicating matters.
By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2014 -
The Container Store reports flat sales, blames 'retail funk'
The company's CEO attributed a decline in store sales to a nationwide retail slump.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 9, 2014 -
Current events create challenge for mobile wallet Isis
The company announced that it will change its name after it became caught up in a tough branding challenge due to violence in the Middle East.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Wal-Mart hosts American-made products push
The retail giant known for bottom-line prices is attempting to buy an additional $250 billion worth of goods made in the USA by 2040.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Amazon attempting to woo Hachette authors
The retailer says it will give all e-book profits to Hachette authors until an agreement can be reached between it and the publisher.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
You can't return that: Strange stories from the customer service counter
Consumers expect easy returns, but some customers take that beyond the limit.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
UPDATE: Russia calls US arrest of alleged big-time hacker a kidnapping
The Secret Service's arrest of a Russian man allegedly in connection with payment fraud is now another issue between Russia and the U.S.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
American Apparel facing immediate $10 million loan repayment
Lion Capital is calling in its loan, something it warned may happen if the retailer lost Dov Charney as its CEO.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The power of Hispanic consumers
Retailers should be engaging the growing population of young, digitally savvy Hispanic shoppers.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
Authors plunge into Amazon dispute
While writers with traditional book deals are urging action against the e-retail giant, self-published writers say the e-book dispute is about protecting “New York publishing.”
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
Studies say spending, payment behavior change after breaches
Two reports show that consumers hold retailers responsible for credit card security issues.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
For most retailers, physical stores remain essential
A report found that physical stores are key to e-commerce growth, and vice versa.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
Target asks customers to leave the guns outside
The retailer says bringing guns into its stores isn’t “family friendly,” but doesn't impose an outright ban against doing so.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
Government unveils surprise job growth in June
Previous months’ employment numbers were also revised up, indicating economic strength that bodes well for retail.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014
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