Best Buy price-matching to become a year-round policy

The decision will up the ante competing with Amazon.com, Walmart and Target.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 19, 2013

Google reportedly wants its own retail stores

Is it ready to step into the ring against Apple and Microsoft?

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 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. 

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By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 15, 2013

Monsoon Accessorize grabs former Apple retail chief

John Browett gets an elevated titled at his new U.K. employer, who just happens to have more stores than Apple.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 15, 2013

Harris Teeter confirms possible sale

Industry analysts speculate whether a competitor or private equity firm will buy the chain.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 15, 2013

USPS to still deliver e-commerce on Saturdays

While the USPS announced most mail will not be delivered on Saturdays due to budget deficits, that will not apply to e-retail.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 14, 2013

Congress to table e-retail sales tax legislation

Congress is expected to introduce a new bill which will allow states to enforce sales taxes on e-commerce, regardless of where the e-retailers are located.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 14, 2013

Discount pros launch super savings chain

Veterans of the value retail business have created STL Global Sales, a new force in the discount business. 

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 13, 2013

Finish Line lost $3M in three weeks for e-commerce fiasco

Still reeling from its switch to a new e-commerce platform in November, Finish Line's CDO has resigned.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 12, 2013

Study: Online shopping hits plateau

After three years of increasing sales, online shopping is finally beginning to level out, according to a shopper behavior study by Integer.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013

RadioShack hopes new CEO can spark turnaround

RadioShack has hired Joe Magnacca, former president of daily living products and solutions for Walgreens, to be their new CEO.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 8, 2013

Study: 12% use social media to shop

Despite social media use being at an all time high, less than 20% of online sales are driven by it.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

H.H. Gregg vows 'Price Match Guarantee'

In a bid for a surge in sales, H.H. Gregg has announced a bold promise to match the pricing of its competitors.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

Family Dollar extends Revionics contract

Revionic will handle Family Dollar's merchandising and price optimization.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

After FTC investigation, Vitamin Shoppe will acquire Super Supplements

After an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, Vitamin Shoppe has been given the go-ahead to complete its purchase.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 4, 2013

Rite Aid appoints new VP of federal affairs and public policy

Yong Choe has been appointed Rite Aid's new VP of federal affairs and public policy to assist in an ever-changing health care environment.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 4, 2013

New CEO at Cole Haan after Nike sells brand

Nike is selling Cole Haan to Apex Partners, paving the way for seasoned shoe exec, Jack Boys, to become CEO of the newly acquired brand.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 4, 2013

Walgreens promotes SVP to EVP

Walgreens' new EVP, Joseph Magnacca, will retain his role as president of daily living products and solutions.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013

Sears plans 'right size' strategy, lays off 700 in Canada

A struggling Sears will begin laying off employees including store associates, distribution workers and head office personnel.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013

Best Buy and Future Shop set to close 15 stores in Canada

Under a long-term restructuring plan, Best Buy and Future Shop will close 15 big box stores but plan to open a number of small-concept web stores and mobile kiosks.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013

A luxury retailer’s e-mails draw lapsed shoppers back to its site

If you boil down the strategy behind premium products manufacturer and retailer WWRD US LLC's efforts, it's pretty simple and anything but unique, Joe Schmidt, WWRD's director of e-commerce, the Americas, says. "Get our customers to shop more and spend more," he says. But...

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 31, 2013

Spectrum Brands hires Dell exec for e-commerce push

Hoping to break into e-commerce, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. hired former Dell executive Robb Miller as its new VP of global e-commerce.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 31, 2013

Billabong struggles with market price but still appeals to investors

Billabong struggles to compete in a weak economy cause its creator Gordon Merchant to accept a much lower than anticipated market price.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 30, 2013

Chinese e-retail staff cuts ensue ahead of new year

Sales surged in 2012, but forecasts have companies looking ahead conservatively.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 30, 2013

Can Barnes & Noble turn it around with fewer stores?

With 97% of its stores still profitable, Barnes & Noble is contemplating store closures to catch up with Amazon.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 29, 2013