New York's longtime Fifth Avenue Barnes & Noble closes

The bookstore chain turns another page in its efforts to meet readers’ changing habits.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2014

California judge rules Overstock.com, Inc. misleads shoppers on price comparisons

Overstock warns the ruling overly dictates how retailers advertise and says it will appeal.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2014

East Coast Forever 21 stores land workplace-safety fines

Repeat fines may become more commonplace as retailers face increased OSHA scrutiny.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2014

Apple opens digital retail space on major Chinese e-commerce site Tmall

The latest move shows Apple isn’t being shy about taking on stiff competition in China.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2014

NRF appeals swipe fee settlement decision worth billions

The National Retail Federation has called the settlement "an abuse of the class action system."

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2014

Wal-Mart faces donkey meat scandal in China

Tests found fox meat where there was supposed to be donkey.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2014

Is Uber Google's secret weapon against Amazon drones?

The real delivery battle may take place by land instead of air.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2014

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