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

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

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