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Will robots replace retail workers?
The “Retail Prophet” says retailers like Kohl’s, Target, and Walmart will have fewer workers thanks to robot technology.
By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2014 -
Amazon Prime taking a hit
The price increase is disengaging its customers as more competitors offer free shipping and premium memberships of their own.
By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PayPal Inc.
TrendlineThe state of retail returns
Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience.
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Uniqlo may open in Canada through Nordstrom: sources
The Fast Retailing brand could open within Nordstrom or as Nordstrom-licensed stand-alone stores, several sources told Retail Insider.
By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2014 -
Alex and Ani boosts sales thanks to social media
The rising jewelry retail star is finding success thanks to Facebook and eBay Enterprise.
By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Omnichannel: Not just for customers anymore
Retailers are finding creative ways to find the associates they need to take their operations up a notch.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2014 -
Wal-Mart tries a few things to entice people into stores
In an effort to get people back into stores after a holiday and new year slump, the retailer is planning a first-ever spring outdoor sale and other lures.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2014 -
Icahn softens Paypal demand
The investor activist has gone from demanding a Paypal spinoff from eBay to demanding it sell 20% of the payment service in an IPO.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2014 -
J.C. Penney at odds with critic of pricing
The policy of tagging discounts on high prices dismantled by former CEO Ron Johnson for being “fake” is back in the news.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2014 -
ID.me garners millions in new funding
The digital identity card system makes it easier for military and other specialized consumers to get discounts from online retailers.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2014 -
Customer desire for omnichannel shopping proving tough for retailers
Most companies don’t have the operational or technological means to meet today's fulfillment demands.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2014 -
Lands’ End to spin off from Sears next month
Sears bought the apparel and home goods company in 2002.
By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2014 -
Consumers favor brands they like and trust
The line between “brands” and “retailers” is blurring, and shoppers want a two-way street on social media.
By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2014 -
DSW ambitious in face of unmet expectations
The footwear retailer will take on the competition with an all-out omni-channel strategy that includes more stores.
By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2014 -
Isaac Mizrahi would like retailers to forego plus sizes
The fashion designer says apparel should be presented and sold in a range of sizes, without segregation.
By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2014 -
H&M to open upscale COS store in the US
The “Collection of Style” stores are a departure from the fast-fashion approach, and are open only in Europe and Asia so far.
By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2014 -
Consumers say online shopping should be more fun
Most shoppers enjoy browsing online and want more from retail websites than what’s out there.
By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2014 -
Alibaba chooses US for IPO
The long-awaited move, which will reportedly happen “soon,” is the most anticipated since Facebook’s IPO two years ago.
By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2014 -
Target says it ignored suspect activity that led to data breach
In its annual report and elsewhere, the retailer details some of the fallout of last year’s cyberbreach.
By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2014 -
Viral video a lesson for clothing retailers
A video of strangers kissing, made for $1,300, has reached more than 45 million views on YouTube.
By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2014 -
J.C. Penney revamps home goods
The company is undoing former CEO Ron Johnson’s most conspicuous change.
By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2014 -
Amazon Prime fee increases
The widely anticipated annual fee increase will raise membership $20, beginning next week.
By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2014 -
Dick’s Sporting Goods expanding e-commerce and specialty stores
The sports retailer is also finding success with order fulfillment from inventory in its physical stores.
By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2014 -
eBay changes put more pressure on sellers
Top sellers will get top billing, and those with poor and neutral ratings will face restrictions.
By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2014 -
Top retailers’ holiday ads never connected with most Americans
Macy’s was one of the few retailers that managed to communicate its message through holiday advertising.
By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2014 -
Google retail store rumored for NYC
The tech giant is apparently about to sign a lease in Soho's increasingly chic Greene Street.
By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2014
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