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

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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

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

Macy’s makes major management changes for new year

Macy's has announced five major management changes, some of which are effective immediately.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 28, 2013

American Eagle plans Mexico expansion

American Eagle Outfitters plans to open six stores throughout Mexico in 2013, with the first opening Feb. 20 in Mexico City.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 28, 2013

Walmart-Mother Nature Network partnership to endorse sustainability

Walmart reached an agreement with Mother Nature Network to profile innovators in sustainability and green living.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 28, 2013

7 weird and brilliant shopping cart design innovations

These carts operate themselves, cater to special needs and generally play by different sets of design rules.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 28, 2013

Oracle: More retailers need innovation labs

Oracle Retail's Directory of Technology Strategy underlines the necessity of innovation labs to stay ahead the changing times.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013

Saks revamps loyalty program with free shipping

Saks is extending upgrades to loyalty card holders with perks such as free shipping.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013

Personalized shopping is nice, but most consumers value service more

An Oracle survey downplays the clamor for more personalized shopping while service and experience satisfy customers.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013

PetSmart announces executive reshuffling

PetSmart is changing things up internally with roles shifting for top executive positions from CEO to Chairman.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013

Customer service improving for top internet retailers

In an annual study from The E-tailing Group, online retailers across the board are improving their customer service.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 23, 2013