Sycamore partners completes Hot Topic acquisition

The merger will combine three brands in a deal worth a reported $600 million.

By Philip Nations • June 21, 2013

President and COO of Nike Inc. will resign

And his replacement could take on a bigger role with retail operations.

By Philip Nations • June 21, 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

Gap launches new 'reserve in store' program to boost in-store sales

Select stores are piloting the program in two U.S. cities.

By Philip Nations • June 20, 2013

Walgreens picks its partner for more solar panel installations

Walgreens will boast the highest number of solar-powered stores in the U.S.

By Philip Nations • June 20, 2013

Men's Wearhouse fires founder and executive chairman

The annual shareholders' meeting was also postponed.

By Davide Savenije • June 19, 2013

'Indoor positioning' could impact retail—bigtime

How will strategists utilize the new technology to boost revenues?

By Philip Nations • June 19, 2013

Retail businesses are utilizing social media in record numbers

How is online shopping making “a significant impact” on brick-and-mortar retail?

By Philip Nations • June 18, 2013

Google plans wide-scale release of Chromebooks

The company plans to offer the product at three times as many locations.

By Philip Nations • June 18, 2013

Amazon announces details of new online grocery service

The online retail giant bets on a $299 annual fee.

By Philip Nations • June 17, 2013

Former Williams-Sonoma executive will join RH Holdings

Can the former brand president help the company re-invent tableware?

By Philip Nations • June 17, 2013

Sears Canada sees spike in shares after selling Toronto stores

Watch for retail competition to continue heating up in Canada.

By Philip Nations • June 17, 2013

10 retail venture capitalists and firms on Twitter you need to watch

Following these retail venture capitalists and firms can provide a variety of insight on the evolving retail sector.

By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013

Ashley Furniture will partner with Mathis Brothers for expansion

The companies reached an agreement on five new retail locations.

By Philip Nations • June 14, 2013

Microsoft Corp partners with Best Buy to boost in-store sales

Will the companies’ store-within-a-store model prove profitable?

By Philip Nations • June 14, 2013

Safeway will exit Canadian retail with sale to Sobey’s

The buyout will affect over 200 stores and 12 manufacturing facilities.

By Philip Nations • June 14, 2013

Hershey’s Co. makes a bid for futuristic retail space

The chocolate brand is headed for Vegas.

By Philip Nations • June 13, 2013

J.C. Penney revamps private labels to boost brand profitability

Will the embattled company recapture consumers with old apparel lines?

By Philip Nations • June 13, 2013

Retail employment sees dip as companies prioritize logistics

The trend highlights a shift in focus across the country.

By Philip Nations • June 13, 2013

Amazon may break into new territory with upscale cosmetics

Will the decision have a major impact on the industry?

By Philip Nations • June 12, 2013

Lululemon CEO announces sudden resignation

Despite recent turmoil for the popular company, the announcement is surprising.

By Philip Nations • June 11, 2013

Dollar Tree will promote Philbin to President

How will his current role be expanded within the company?

By Philip Nations • June 11, 2013

J.C. Penney struggles to recapture former customers

Will Myron Ullman return the company to its previous form?

By Philip Nations • June 11, 2013

Wal-Mart buys a 'predictive analytics' firm

The e-commerce innovation arm of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has acquired a firm that specializes in analyzing "big data" to help retailers improve their online merchandising, marketing and fraud prevention applications. @WalmartLabs, the technology research and development unit of Walmart ...

By Eli Dickinson • June 10, 2013

All About Furniture breaks into retail market with 20,000 ft. store

After humble beginnings, the company expects strong revenues for 2013.

By Philip Nations • June 10, 2013

Dunkin Donuts undergoes massive in-store redesign

Will the new café-style layouts help boost afternoon revenues?

By Philip Nations • June 10, 2013