US Supreme Court will hear Amazon warehouse worker case

At issue is whether a retailer must pay employees for time they spend waiting to go through metal detectors and other security.

By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2014

Consumers irked by mobile ads

People use their smartphones for a variety of tasks, but find most mobile ads annoying and irrelevant.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2014

Apple CEO, investor activist face off at shareholder meeting

Tim Cook loses his cool during the company’s annual shareholder meeting. 

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2014

Study says e-coupons helped retailers boost Q4 revenues

E-mails with coupons led to 43% more revenue than those without, with 50% more coupons circling around this holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2014

Home Depot, Lowe’s boost sales as home sales rebound

Number two Lowe’s, less dependent on contractors who saw less work during extreme January weather, benefited even more than its rival.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2014

Jos. A. Bank open to talks with Men's Wearhouse

The move is one of self-protection rather than any real change of heart regarding a merger with its rival.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2014

Uniqlo parent eyes J. Crew

The U.S. apparel retailer reportedly wants $5 billion, but it’s early days and there aren’t yet any specifics.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2014

Comeback kids and changing trends: The top 5 stories of the week

Read on for this week's most popular content. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 28, 2014

Cool retail activity contributes to slower U.S. economy: Commerce Dept.

While the Congressional Budget Office has revised its outlook with more dire predictions, many experts expect a rebound with warmer weather.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2014

Zulily wows in first post IPO earnings report

The boutique children’s clothing marketplace appears to have excellent longer term prospects, too.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2014

Deals! Deals! Deals! And what they mean for retailers

Price-conscious customers aren’t likely to go away any time soon, and today they have the apps to help them discover the deals they love.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014

Barnes & Noble receives offer from investing firm

If G Asset Management can’t take control of the company it might try for just the bookseller’s Nook business.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014

U.S. Attorney General puts pressure on data breach disclosures

Eric Holder urged Congress to require retailers to fess up quickly when customer data is exposed.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2014

Warby Parker keeps its focus on customers

The eyewear retailer has seen powerful growth, thanks to the cozy relationship it has with customers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2014

Amazon wants to play with the big boys

Sources say the online retail giant is seeking to sell goods from major retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2014

Performance wins and divorce perks: This week’s most read retail news

Check out this week's most read stories. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 21, 2014

Joe Fresh to go big, fast

For its first venture outside North America, the Canadian fast-fashion retailer plans to expand into 24 countries by 2018.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2014

Keds pairing style with substance

The American sneaker retailer is getting in on the “compassionate consumerism” that appeals to millennial consumers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2014

Groupon losses tank its stock

Despite a stellar Q4 revenue report, investments and costs keep the e-coupon dealer in the red.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2014

Retailers' inspection of Bangladeshi factories finds issues

An industry alliance found many improvements to be made in order to prevent fire hazard.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2014

Lululemon eases up on customer resales

After a rash of complaints, the upscale fitness apparel retailer has retracted its policy of banning resales and the customers who made them.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2014

Gap hikes hourly pay minimum

The retailer breaks with competitors and announces a new in-house minimum wage, amid what it says is a desire to “do more than sell clothes.”

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2014

Pressure mounts for eBay to spin off Paypal

Paypal founder Elon Musk and former COO David Sacks tell Forbes they agree with activist Carl Icahn that the platform is better off without eBay.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2014

Bump in divorce rate is good news for retailers

Valentine’s Day retail sales were disappointing, but the rising divorce rate is an indication that the economy is improving.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2014

Sales cold for retail in January

Weather is an undeniable factor considering the Midwest and Northeast saw the worst weather and the worst retail performance.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2014