Wal-Mart abandons D.C. store plans as 'living wage' bill heads to vote

Three stores planned for Wards 5 and 7 are on the chopping block now that The Large Retailer Accountability Act is expected to pass Wednesday. 

By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2013

International retail brands announce new pact for worker safety

Many U.S. retail brands have chosen an alternative solution.

By Philip Nations • July 10, 2013

Western retailers open up to Bangladesh safety inspections

Nearly 70 brands have agreed to review the safety standards of garment makers.

By Philip Nations • July 9, 2013

Affordable Care Act provision will be delayed until 2015, retailers happy

The National Retail Federation is a strong proponent of the decision.

By Philip Nations • July 3, 2013

Macy's agrees to pay discrimination fine, compensate workers

How much will "unfair documentary practices" cost the company?

By Philip Nations • June 28, 2013

Florida writes new law aimed at retail theft penalties

Will the regulations help lower retail pricing for consumers?

By Philip Nations • June 27, 2013

Plastic retail bags could be on the way out in the U.S.

Single-use shopping bag extinction inches just a little closer.

By Philip Nations • June 26, 2013

Los Angeles city council votes against plastic shopping bags

A new law banning plastic bags is set to take effect by mid 2014.

By Philip Nations • June 24, 2013

Retail sales for May beat initial estimates by economists

What could the sudden spike in sales mean for the U.S. economy?

By Philip Nations • June 14, 2013

10 retail venture capitalists and firms on Twitter you need to watch

Following these retail venture capitalists and firms can provide a variety of insight on the evolving retail sector.

By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013

Bloomberg report predicts a spike in retail revenues for May

Which brands could see the highest continued sales gains?

By Philip Nations • June 13, 2013

Economists forecast another positive boost for retail

Will this month’s sales totals be the biggest rise in three months?

By Philip Nations • June 10, 2013

Visa says retailer settlement rejections unlikely to have major impact

But the situation certainly won't improve its CEO's chances at ironing out merchant relationships.

By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2013

Major retailers reject historic $7.25B swipe fee-fixing settlement

Wal-Mart, Starbucks, Target and other big-name retailers are voicing objections to the class-action settlement. 

By Davide Savenije • June 6, 2013

Al Gore urges online retailers to have a global mindset

Gore spoke to Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition attendees with a call to action as mobile becomes important across the globe.

By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2013

Wal-Mart gets a restraining order against labor activists

Protesting will be allowed, but a judge has signed off on restrictions.

By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2013

Amazon plans massive expansion into online grocery market

Many have failed to bring grocery shopping online, but now Amazon will try its hand. 

By Davide Savenije • June 4, 2013

D.C. Council will vote on higher minimum wage

Which retail brands will be affected by the new regulation on wages?

By Philip Nations • June 3, 2013

Walmart wages and economic recovery: Is there a connection?

A new report suggests one might exist.

By Philip Nations • June 3, 2013

10 retail analysts and firms you need to follow on Twitter

These analysts and firms are among the best resources for the latest retail industry research and developments on Twitter.

By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2013

D.C. is bringing new business to retail districts

Which economic factors are playing a role in the potential expansion?

By Philip Nations • May 28, 2013

International retailers agree to new worker safety pact

Public outcry helps new safety standards for retail suppliers.

By Philip Nations • May 20, 2013

Wal-Mart disappoints as business hit Q1 slump

Both Wal-Mart and the market are disappointed with weaker than expected same store sales numbers in Q1

By Sean Griffey • May 16, 2013

Hong Kong is priciest retail space in the world

Prime rent for Hong Kong storefront locations is in a 'league of its own.'

By Philip Nations • May 15, 2013

Big-name retailers join Bangladesh safety initiative

Several popular retailers have agreed to the legally-binding plan.

By Philip Nations • May 14, 2013