Footlocker unveils new e-commerce site to complement women’s fitness stores

The company currently operates five new SIX:02 stores and plans to launch more.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 19, 2013

OfficeMax opens new center aimed at digital innovation

Will the new center help the company bolster its omnichannel experience?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 19, 2013

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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

Walgreen switching to exchanges for employee healthcare

Here's what the move will mean for the chain's workforce.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 18, 2013

Sears announces plans for $1 billion debt facility

The senior secured term loan would come under an existing credit program.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 17, 2013

Riteway Foods names new executive to lead Riteway Fresh division

Don Bishop has been chosen to direct the company’s new fresh food initiative.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 17, 2013

New Orleans attracts influx of big box retailers

The city has managed to bring in prominent names as it works to drive tax dollars back from its suburbs.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 16, 2013

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

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