Target suffers a new setback with holiday gift card issues

Compromised debit and credit card info has already caused headaches, but now Target has also acknowledged improperly activated gift cards.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2014

Macy's and Martha Stewart resolve their JC Penney dispute

But the story isn't over for Penney.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2014

Amazon expands sales tax to 3 more states

The total number of states where Amazon must collect sales tax will reach 20 by 2016.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2014

Retailers to appeal $5.7B swipe fee settlement

Opposition to credit card swipe fees remains strong. 

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 16, 2013

Some Retailers Cut Hours and Benefits, Others See Opportunity With Obamacare

Through a special arrangement, presented here for discussion is a summary of a current article from the Retail TouchPoints website. Website issues aside, while much of the publicity regarding Obamacare has centered around companies cutting back hours and reducing health care benefits for employe...

Dec. 16, 2013

Potdevin to be new Lululemon CEO

Will two leadership swaps be enough to clean up the yoga-pants company's image in 2014?

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 10, 2013

Lands' End business latest to be spun off by Sears

The clothing business is the latest to be spun off by the struggling retailer.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2013

Australia's Westfield commits to full retail stake at World Trade Center

A new deal will see the firm invest $800 million more in its Manhattan interests.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 5, 2013

Dominick's sells 11 Chicago-area stores to Mariano's

The latest sales come as Dominick's parent, Safeway, moves ahead with plans to exit the region.

By Paul Conley • Dec. 3, 2013

Costco workaround allows it to sell both gas and liquor in D.C.

The clever sidestepping of a local law has gas station owners up in arms.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 2, 2013

Supreme Court rejects Amazon's tax appeal

Amazon and Overstock.com appealed their requirement to collect taxes in New York under a state law.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 2, 2013

Online retail scores more than $1.2B on Black Friday

Can you guess who came in first for visits on the annual shopping holiday?

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 2, 2013

Newegg told to pay $2.3M in patent infringement case

The electronics e-retailer plans to appeal.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 26, 2013

Now, Men's Wearhouse wants to acquire Jos. A. Bank for $1.5B

Could we actually see the previous acquisition scenario play out in reverse?

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 26, 2013

Wal-Mart names its new CEO

Doug McMillon will take over the role when Michael Duke retires in 2014.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 25, 2013

J.C. Penney to be exchanged on S&P 500 for Allegion

But the company remains optimistic heading into the year’s busiest shopping season.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 25, 2013

No other bidder surfaces for Fresh & Easy, clearing way for Yucaipa takeover

Fresh & Easy canceled a planned auction of its assets when no bidder materialized to compete with Yucaipa.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 19, 2013

Wal-Mart cuts earnings forecast again amid price wars with grocery, dollar stores

Wal-Mart, the country's largest retailer, trimmed its earnings forecast for the second time this year.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 14, 2013

4 Kroger predictions: Will it actually take over the world?

Kroger is sitting on top of the supermarket space—rolling in revenue, its stock price soaring. What's next? And what could go wrong?

By Paul Conley • Nov. 11, 2013

Groupon boasts of mobile success, buys Korean company for $260M

The company reported that quarterly sales were up, but it still saw a net loss of $2.58 million.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 8, 2013

A&F backtracks, weclomes plus size customers after all

Poor performance seems to have motivated the company to offer larger sizes on its racks in 2014.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 8, 2013

Holiday retail forecast looks grim at Morgan Stanley

Ready to see the numbers? You may want to sit down for this.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 1, 2013

Wal-Mart plans huge China push, 110 new stores

Serving growing numbers of online customers will also be key for the U.S. company.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 24, 2013

Chinese ecommerce giant Tmall offers Western brands a how-to guide

For Western brands looking to break into the Chinese market, Tmall's massive online mall can help. 

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2013

Apple scores big hire, grabs Burberry's CEO

Angela Ahrendts will get a newly-established exccutive position when she arrives at Apple.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 15, 2013