Saks working to regain old magic

Under new parent Hudson’s Bay Company and a new president, the department store is planning edgier, more expensive offerings.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2014

Sam's Club taps Gallup for microbusiness surveys

The wholesale club said small businesses are an important consumer group with unique needs that it aims to learn more about.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2014

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The state of retail returns

Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience. 

By Retail Dive staff

When brands have brands of their own

Branding is both a challenge and an opportunity for specialty retailers, and when brands launch brands of their own, things can get complicated.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2014

Now what for Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank?

The merged menswear retailers are very different, but together form a formidable team.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2014

EPA scrutinizes retail waste management

The agency has issued a “Notice of Data Availability” that released findings and seeks input from retailers.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2014

Outlet centers are getting crowded

Competition and rent are both going up as more retailers enter the off-price outlet game.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2014

Macy's taps merchandising chief as new president

CEO Terry J. Lundgren relinquishes the title to Jeffrey Gennette, who has been at the retailer since 1983.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2014

Amazon makes big moves in Canada

The e-commerce giant has introduced more than a million new products on its north-of-the-border site.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2014

Church puts pressure on Wal-Mart over guns, music

Trinity Church Wall Street, a Wal-Mart shareholder, wants a vote on sales that go against “family values.”

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2014

Banks drop suit against Target

The suit, filed just last week by two banks, also named the retailer’s online security firm.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2014

CEO switch at Claire's

The accessory retailer’s CEO stepped down as the company announced decreased revenues and sales.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2014

Study reveals new definition of loyalty

As retailers work to entice and keep customers, teasing out the difference between a frequent shopper and a loyal one could be key.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2014

Uniqlo expands MoMA partnership with art-inspired apparel

The fast-fashion retailer has remodeled its flagship store to display and sell the exclusive items, adding a Starbucks for good measure.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2014

Coldwater Creek to seek bankruptcy protection

The women’s apparel chain hasn’t been been able to find a buyer and is struggling under its debt load.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2014

BaubleBar to set up shop at Nordstrom

The arrangement offers the jewelry e-retailer a physical presence and the upscale department store another boutique popular with younger shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2014

Alibaba invests heavily in brick and mortar

In addition to other expansion moves, the online giant is betting on an increased dependence between web commerce and physical stores. 

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2014

Amazon denies plans for free ad-based streaming service

The company famous for disrupting retail and fulfillment says there’s no truth to media reports citing company sources.

By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2014

All You expands beyond Walmart and Sam's Club

The shopping-focused Time Inc. magazine will be available at newsstands and other retailers nationwide.

By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2014

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. sues Visa over card fees

The world’s largest retailer withdrew from a suit that settled the matter in a New York court.

By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2014

6 female trailblazers in retail today

These women are facing major challenges for the retailers they've led or will lead.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2014

FedEx says retailers in part to blame for holiday shipping snafus

CEO Fred Smith says companies over-promised their customers and under-processed their packages.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2014

How good is your content?

Retail marketing success now depends on good content from social media to magazines, says branding company Contently.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2014

Sears tries fast-fashion

With its “Now + Here” apparel brand and products from Seventeen magazine, the faltering retailer hopes to revive its prospects.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2014

Too many toys, not enough babies

Toy retailer Toys “R” Us has seen sales decline due to more intense competition and a declining birth rate.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2014

Bloomingdale's to feature Duchess of Cambridge favorite Hobbs

The British women’s apparel brand has struggled of late, but is putting faith in its U.S. expansion.

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2014