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Yankee Candle sold to Jarden for $1.75B
The seller of Mr. Coffee, Crock-Pots and Sunbeam electric blankets reached a deal to buy the largest scented candle company in the U.S.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Ackman intends to sell off Penney shares
The ex-board member's firm is expected to take a significant loss as it moves to sell is Penney interests.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Best Buy, J.C. Penney and more monitoring customers' return habits
The practice isn't sitting well with consumer advocates.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2013 -
Saks delivers bad sales news for the second quarter
The second quarter was not kind to the luxury retailer, though Saks is not alone in its struggles right now.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 19, 2013 -
Kroger faces national boycott threat
Grocery chain Kroger is the target of a nationwide boycott threat after it opposed legislation in Texas.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2013 -
Federal judge rules against current swipe-fee legislation
Current legislation on swipe-fees must now be overhauled to reduce costs.
By Philip Nations • Aug. 1, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 retail leadership changes that will define 2013
Top-level leadership shakeups have hit some of the largest retailers in the U.S. in 2013. Here's why they matter.
By Michal Magušin • July 26, 2013 -
Kroger rumored have new acquisition plans
The news comes less than a month after Kroger agreed to acquire Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc.
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2013 -
NRF predicts a slight decline in back-to-school sales
How do the expected sales totals compare with 2012?
By Philip Nations • July 23, 2013 -
RetailMeNot flies high on Wall Street after going public
The company’s stock surged nearly 30% after posting a $191 million IPO.
By Philip Nations • July 22, 2013 -
USDA awards $150K grant to U. of Ky. food shopping pattern study
The study will measure various influences on food choices and behaviors of parents and adolescents.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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