U.S. retail sales make biggest jump in five months

The increase was largely boosted by an improving job market.

By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2013

Michaels increases profit ahead of IPO

The IPO was on hold prior to the hiring of new CEO Carl Rubin.

By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2013

Retailers sue Visa over penalties brought on by cyberattacks

Visa is being accused of "punishing" retailers who are attempting to contain data breaches.

By Christopher Sacco • March 13, 2013

Texas Supreme Court says asking for customers' ZIP codes is illegal

Texas' highest court rules that Michaels had broken consumer protection laws.

By Christopher Sacco • March 13, 2013

Forever 21 is becoming the teen retail market's dominant player

Analysts warn that Forever 21's rapid growth makes it too big for its competitors to ignore.

By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2013

Alibaba names Lu CEO ahead of possible IPO

Jonathan Lu will replace Jack Ma as the CEO of China's largest e-commerce company.

By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013

LightSpeed to open its U.S. headquarters in Manhattan

The Canadian company provides inventory management and sales solutions.

By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013

Ex-Gamestop communications VP sentenced to prison

The former corporate spokesman pleaded guilty to defrauding the company out of almost $2 million.

By Roger Riddell • March 8, 2013

Sycamore Partners purchases Hot Topic for $600 million

The firm will take the teen apparel retailer private.

By Roger Riddell • March 8, 2013

Several retailers top February sales forecasts

The numbers are fueling optimism that consumer confidence is on the rise.

By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2013

Retail group supports repeal of employer healthcare mandate

The group argues that the repeal will help the retail community since it is dependent on labor.

By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013

Retailers join suits over 'pay for delay' pharmaceutical deals

Retailers say they sustained losses as a result of alleged antitrust law violations by pharmaceutical companies.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2013

Martha Stewart takes stand, denies wrongdoing in J.C. Penney deal

Stewart went on to say that Macy's hasn't upheld its end of an agreement to maximize the potential of her company's business.

By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013

Sears Holdings Corp. CEO Lampert invests heavily in company

Premarket trading was up on news of the Lampert's Monday stock purchase.

By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2013

Obama officially nominates Walmart exec for budget chief

Burwell previously served in several other government positions.

By Roger Riddell • March 4, 2013

Amazon leads in customer satisfaction, Netflix continues to struggle

Netflix is still repairing its reputation with customers after missteps in 2011.

By Roger Riddell • March 3, 2013

Target's entrance into Canada expected to create 'all-out retail war'

Target is launching in Canada at an inconvenient time for the country's retailers.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2013

Canadian costs impact Target earnings

 Sales were also reportedly held back by continuing shopper uncertainty in the current economy.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2013

Macy's CEO takes stand in Martha Stewart case

The trial is over the exclusivity of Martha Stewart's branded products.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

Lowe's quarterly results up on makeover, Sandy sales

The company forecasts a sales increase for the current fiscal year.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2013

Tax on online, out-of-state retailers under consideration in Missouri

Stores making deliveries to Missouri residents from neighboring states are a primary target of the legislation.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2013

Macy's, J.C. Penney go to court over Martha Stewart products

Macy's alleges Martha Stewart Living breached its contract by signing a contract with J.C. Penney, which is taking advantage of a store-within-a-store loophole.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2013

Wal-Mart sex discrimination claim dismissed in Tennessee

The dismissal denies suits in five southern states.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

Wal-Mart emails reveal tax worries for retailers

After payroll-tax breaks expired at the end of 2012, Wal-Mart is having the worst start to monthly sales in seven years.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 19, 2013

Harris Teeter confirms possible sale

Industry analysts speculate whether a competitor or private equity firm will buy the chain.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 15, 2013