Juicy Couture fetches $195M in sale to Authentic Brands

Lucky Brand may be the next to go.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 7, 2013

Harris Teeter shareholders vote yes on acquisition

Kroger's $2.44 billion offer triggered a strong turnout among shareholders eager to sell.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 4, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

The state of retail returns

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

By Retail Dive staff

The Container Store files for IPO, looking for $200M

Can the stock offering help the specialty retail chain expand into new markets? 

By Philip Nations • Oct. 1, 2013

Top 5 Tips for Black Friday Queue Management

Crowds, long lines, and Black Friday are synonymous. But just because some people thrive on the adrenaline and havoc that courses through this annual retail holiday, that doesn’t mean queue managers have to succumb to the masses.

By Imogen Bradbury • Sept. 30, 2013

Delivery service suspends operations at Trader Joe's

Instacart says it has suspended deliveries from the chain's Chicago locations.

By Paul Conley • Sept. 30, 2013

Trader Joe's backtracks (a bit) on Obamacare decision

The grocery chain may increase subsidies for part-timers seeking insurance under Obamacare.

By Paul Conley • Sept. 30, 2013

Kroger appoints new president of Fry’s Food Stores

Steve McKinney will begin serving in the new role effective immediately.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 30, 2013

Former Giant-Landover president will join Schnuck Markets

Anthony Hucker will take over the role of chief strategy officer for the company.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 27, 2013

Wegmans sets higher standard for produce safety

Wegmans Food Markets will require certification from all growers who sell to the chain.

By Paul Conley • Sept. 26, 2013

Loblaw shakes up its structure with two new executive roles

Will the newly created positions within the company drive revenue sales?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 26, 2013

Wal-Mart tells suppliers that orders are getting cut

Inventory has got to go, and the retail mega-chain is figuring out how to handle the situation.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 25, 2013

Nice N' Easy's small-format stores win over shoppers

Nice N' Easy customers are flocking to the smaller-format stores, and they want more.

By Paul Conley • Sept. 25, 2013

What makes Best Buy's back-to-school ad campaign so effective?

The retailer made some key decisions. Here's what you can learn from its efforts.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 25, 2013

Wal-Mart to grow store staff by 55,000 for holiday season

The company also has plans to promote another 70,000 current employees.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 24, 2013

President and CEO of Weis Markets resigns to pursue other interests

The company has named acting vice chairman Jonathan H. Weis as interim chief executive.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 24, 2013

Lands’ End debuts new e-commerce site tailored for Canadian Consumers

The site features geo-tracking technology to pinpoint direct shipping costs for shoppers.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 24, 2013

Holiday hiring expected to fall for retailers this year

Not everyone's numbers are expected to be down, but Challenger, Gray & Christmas sees slumping totals ahead.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 23, 2013

Sears unveils store-within-a-store concept featuring kitchen remodeling

More than store 20 locations will debut the new home improvement service.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 23, 2013

Kmart launches incentive-based fundraiser for childhood cancer research

Members of the Shop Your Way loyalty program earn points in exchange for donations.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 23, 2013

Kroger CEO to step down

The company has announced transition plans, as well as David Dillon's successor.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 20, 2013

Kohl’s plans to cut healthcare for 20,000 store associates

The decision echoes a similar announcement made recently by Trader Joe's.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 20, 2013

Kohl’s will hire additional 53k workers for holiday shopping season

Hiring is already underway as the chain looks to get ahead.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 20, 2013

How to keep mobile ads flashy without using Flash

High-end fashion brand Hermès likes to woo shoppers with rich, animated, Flash-based ads showcasing its luxury apparel and accessories. Eye-catching ads are important for a brand that sells shoes that can easily run a consumer $1,000 a pair. But using animated Flash technology from Adobe Systems...

Sept. 19, 2013

OfficeMax CEO will not oversee Office Depot post-merger

Saligram will stay on at OfficeMax for now, but the big reveal leaves leadership questions wide open.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 19, 2013

Saks plans to expand its ‘luxury in a loft’ footprint

The retail chain plans to open seven new Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th stores by the end of next year.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 19, 2013