Giant Eagle's new self-checkout restrictions—smart move?

The decisions appears to be geared to encourage loyalty account sign-ups. But will it work?

By Brian Warmoth • April 15, 2013

Staff cuts take toll on J.C. Penney

The company's immediate future may look a lot like its pre-Ron Johnson past.

By Brian Warmoth • April 15, 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

2 million brick-and-mortar stores to offer PayPal option

PayPal speaks candidly about the potential challenges of expansion.

By Philip Nations • April 12, 2013

LinkedIn acquires news app Pulse for $90 million

The company reveals how it plans to utilize the popular newsreader.

By Philip Nations • April 12, 2013

Police charge six in stunning Penn. retail theft ring

Video surveillance reveals how the suspects stole over $57,000 in merchandise.

By Philip Nations • April 10, 2013

How online merchants are protecting against 'friendly fraud'

The frequency of the crime might be on the rise.

By Philip Nations • April 9, 2013

Hudson’s Bay Co. gets new look to shore up Canada

The popular department store seeks long-term profitability.

By Philip Nations • April 8, 2013

U.S. restructuring specialist takes over iconic U.K. retailer

The company says it intends to revive the chain despite current market trends.

By Philip Nations • April 5, 2013

Samsung sets up shop in U.S. to take a 'bite' out of Apple

The company will share store space with another big name in hopes of engaging consumers.

By Philip Nations • April 4, 2013

Zippo dives into Chinese market with surprising strategy

Apparel stores for the brand might not be a winning strategy here, but the company is betting on them in China.

By Philip Nations • April 3, 2013

Toys'R'Us won't go public after all

Find out why the company decided it just didn't make sense.

By Philip Nations • April 2, 2013

How stable is Dollar General's growth?

The chain is surprising people, but the future is uncertain.

By Philip Nations • April 2, 2013

Target Canada talks seriously about sticker shock

The company continues its quest to compete as it learns the lay of the land.

By Philip Nations • April 2, 2013

Macy's makes a $1,400-per-necklace mistake in a flyer

The resulting deal was much better than the company had intended.

By Brian Warmoth • March 31, 2013

Did Target bite off more than it can chew in Canada?

The retail giant is being forced to up its game to compete north of the Minnesota border.

By Brian Warmoth • March 31, 2013

Why e-retailers want a piece of the brick-and-mortar space

Etsy and Bonobos have rethought what it means to to be online merchants.

By Brian Warmoth • March 31, 2013

First civilian to head AAFES upgrades military shopping experience

New AAFES CEO Tom Shull is using his private sector background to create a more competitive military shopping enterprise.

By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013

Price Chopper announces changes to competitor coupon policy

The chain will no longer accept a variety of competitor coupons.

By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013

Supervalu to form retailer advisory council

The company is now primarily a wholesaler again following the sale of several chains.

By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013

Apple to triple Indian retail presence by 2015 without Apple Stores

The tech giant will instead focus on "exclusive stores."

By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013

Kroger announces VP's retirement

Vice president and pension investment officer Rich Manka will retire July 15.

By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013

Supervalu eliminates 1,100 current and open positions

The cuts come following Supervalu's recent sale of its largest retail brands.

By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013

Tech Cinderella story Nasty Gal is country's 'fastest growing retailer'

The online fashion retailer nearly topped $100 million in sales last year.

By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013

Dollar General to open 11,000th store in 2013

The company plans to open more than 600 new stores this year.

By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013

Target to sell off over $200 million of debt

The retailer's latest unloading of debt follows the October sale of its credit card debt to TD Bank.

By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2013