REI faces confusion, surge in returns

The outdoor equipment retailer altered its long-established policies this year, but questions linger.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 16, 2013

Staples opens dedicated e-commerce innovation center

The new Seattle operation is intended to attract high-end talent for the company.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 13, 2013

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management. 

By Retail Dive staff

Twitter announces IPO filing on heels of MoPub buy

The social media company took its biggest step yet toward becoming publicly traded, following a purchase that could impact retailers.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 13, 2013

JustFab opens first physical store on west coast

Will the new flagship location help the company further increase sales?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 13, 2013

Fresh & Easy stores are sold; Wild Oats may return

The long-anticipated sale of Fresh & Easy spawns rumors that Wild Oats will return.

By Paul Conley • Sept. 11, 2013

Trader Joe's: No more part-time worker health care under Obamacare

The company hopes to remain a leader in benefits, but part-timers won't see the same offerings they've enjoyed in the past come January.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 11, 2013

Tiffany & Co appoints new product design director

Francesca Amfitheatrof will serve as overseer of the company’s product design.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 11, 2013

J.C. Penney ditches Martha Stewart merchandise

Did lackluster sales from the line of products play a crucial role in the decision?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 6, 2013

5 ways retail's biggest players are rethinking brick-and-mortar stores

Wal-Mart and Apple want satisfied customers, but cost-cutting has inspired a few in-store changes as well.

By Michal Magušin • Sept. 6, 2013

Brooks Brothers opens flagship location on the West Coast

The new space is now the second largest retail location in North America.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 5, 2013

Uniqlo increases retail footprint inside U.S.

The Japanese apparel company has also released a new mobile shopping app to accompany its expansion.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 4, 2013

Gordmans rewards its private equity partners following sluggish sales prediction

The company is set to control 93 new store locations by the end of 2013.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 30, 2013

DSW will test new format for brick-and-mortar locations

Will smaller store sizes help the retail chain increase profitability?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 30, 2013

Apple begins training in-store staff for iPhone buyback program

Is the company currently prepping employees before launching the rumored new service?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 27, 2013

Cisco Systems executive will join Gap’s board of directors

Padmasree Warrior currently serves as the chief technology and strategy officer for Cisco.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 22, 2013

JustFab announces its takeover of Shoedazzle.com

The two web-only retailers now have a combined membership of 33 million customers.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 22, 2013

Tuesday Morning names interim CEO its permanent chief

Michael Rouleau will continue to serve as the company’s chief executive officer.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 21, 2013

J.C. Penney will donate unused retail space to help fight organized theft

The 5,500 sq. ft. center will be a staging point to combat retail crime.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 21, 2013

PriceGrabber announces it will purchase fashion shopping app

Will 1.5 million Snapette users help PriceGrabber boost its customer base?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 21, 2013

Walmart rolls out buy-back program on electronic devices

Will the new service help Walmart increase sales of electronics?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 20, 2013

Saks delivers bad sales news for the second quarter

The second quarter was not kind to the luxury retailer, though Saks is not alone in its struggles right now.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 19, 2013

Canadian Trader Joe's bootlegger is getting sued

The owner of Vancouver's "Pirate Joe's" stocks his store with weekly cross-border trips to Trader Joe's.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2013

Discount retailer Tuesday Morning ditches e-commerce

The company intends to focus on its brick-and-mortar stores exclusively.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 16, 2013

Carlyle appoints former P&G executive to global retail group

Susan Arnold will join the company as executive of Global Consumer & Retail.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 15, 2013

Toys 'R' Us details its plans for continued international expansion

The company plans to open 19 new locations within the U.S. by the end of 2013.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 15, 2013