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REI lays off 'limited number' of employees
The layoffs come as the company's executive is being confirmed to lead the U.S. Interior Department.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013 -
Some online retailers expanding into bricks-and-mortar locations
More online retailers offering products that customers prefer to view in person are venturing into physical storefronts.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PayPal Inc.TrendlineThe state of retail returns
Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience.
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Starmount partnership brings mPOS to hundreds of Unicomer Brands stores
Unicomer Brands operates hundreds of stores in Central America, the Caribbean, Ecuador and the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013 -
Walgreens opens seventh flagship in D.C.
The three-floor store is located at the entrance to the Chinatown district, just down the street from the company's governmental affairs office.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
IMG Fashion and JOOR partnership set to benefit small retailers
The deal will put more brands in front of more retailers and level the playing field for small retailers.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
H&M reports 10% profit decline for first quarter
Poor weather and tough economic conditions contributed to the drop.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
FedEx falls short of analysts' estimates despite e-commerce growth
Average daily package volume growth of 10% in the ground division couldn't offset losses in other areas.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013 -
Walgreens signs supply deal with AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen will replace Cardinal Health as Walgreens' primary supplier when their contract expires in August.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Lululemon issues recall of see-through black yoga pants
The black yoga pants are a staple product, and the recall is expected to hurt first quarter financial results.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Walmart to develop 'next-gen network' of stores and fulfillment centers
The world's largest retailer will invest in its global e-commerce platform, as well as measures to cut costs and increase efficiency.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Interbrand releases 2013 'Best Retail Brands' study
The study also reveals which brands are on the decline.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Report: Costco considering an HQ expansion
According to regional news reports, the resulting headquarters could take up as much as 1.5 million feet.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
J.C. Penney's failure to leverage Liz Claiborne is a lost opportunity
The company is favoring a lesser-known brand over the well-known and once-iconic Claiborne.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Raley's partners with BzzAgent to enhance loyalty program
The partnership will result in an online platform that doubles as a social marketing tool.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Safeway promotes Kelly Griffith to EVP of retail operations
Griffith brings over three decades of experience to the role.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
Major UK retailers sending only 10% of waste to landfill
The group of 25 retailers committed to reducing waste sent to landfill below 15%.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
Japan's DoCoMo expands e-commerce business with $22M Magaseek purchase
The online fashion retail startup will become a DoCoMo subsidiary.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
Target acquires Chefs Catalog and Cooking.com
Target will combine the two kitchen tool and recipe companies into a new subsidiary.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Neiman Marcus announces eBay 'fashion outlet' exit
The upscale retailer was among the first to launch an eBay "Fashion Outlet" in 2011.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Is Walmart turning a socially-conscious corner with 'empowering women' program?
Wal-Mart's Women's Economic Empowerment Initiative may signal a tipping point in the drive for a more socially-conscious brand of capitalism.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Kirkland's CEO Alderson announces retirement
Alderson has been with the company for 27 years.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Michaels increases profit ahead of IPO
The IPO was on hold prior to the hiring of new CEO Carl Rubin.
By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2013 -
Target to abandon 'Shops at Target' concept
The retailer says it is done experimenting with the sales plan.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
40,000 Stop & Shop workers will not strike after all
The national chain and the union came to an agreement just in time to end talks of striking.
By Jeremy Peterseil • March 11, 2013 -
Walmart EVP of corporate affairs to step down in June
Leslie Dach led efforts to improve the retail giant's image with various socially conscious initiatives.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2013