Airborne retail shipments may fly by the sequester

Companies aren't expecting retail shipments to be disturbed, despite government turbulence.

By Christopher Sacco • March 4, 2013

J.C.Penney nosedived in 2012 – what's next?

As the company seeks to slow the bleeding in 2013, sales may not have hit rock bottom just yet.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 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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Best Buy cuts staff at HQ, slashes budget by $725M

These moves are part of the early stages of the "Renew Blue" project designed to reinvigorate the company.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

Target's entrance into Canada expected to create 'all-out retail war'

Target is launching in Canada at an inconvenient time for the country's retailers.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2013

Staples now sells Apple products

The chain is now offering Apple items for sale online.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013

Android exec says no need for Google retail stores

Despite reports, Andy Rubin says that the Internet giant doesn't need its own retail stores.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013

Walgreens expands employee training and development with Walgreens University

The endeavor features several higher education partners and some courses will offer college credit.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2013

Barnes & Noble chairman proposes purchase of company's retail business

The bookseller says there's no guarantee the proposal will result in a sale.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2013

Albertsons appoints division presidents for Supervalu acquisitions, names new marketing VP

A new Northwest division office is also in the works.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2013

DailyDeal founders buy the company back from Google

The resale comes less than 18 months after after the company was purchased by Google.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

James Dean’s cap costs $25K on Amazon's new Entertainment Collectibles Store

And that's not all that Amazon is peddling through its new eBay competitor.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 21, 2013

Walmart beats profit forecast despite soft same store sales

Fourth quarter profits exceeded Wall Street's expectations.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2013

Office Depot confirmed to acquire Office Max for $976 million

The all-stock sale is now confirmed after the agreement was accidentally announced earlier in the day.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

H&M headed to India

Government policies and market opportunities have made the country more appealing of late to global brands.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 20, 2013

OfficeMax, Office Depot to merge — or not?

This morning, Office Depot and OfficeMax announced their merger but have since retracted the news as sources say the deal is not yet done.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2013

Experts suggest Whole Foods has dropped prices low enough

Does moving to a middle ground on prices move the company away from its core shoppers?

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2013

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

Most Read Retail News of the Week: AmEx, Target and Finish Line

Need a refresher on the week's most popular retail news stories? We've got you covered.

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