Harry Winston sells off watch and jewelry business to focus on diamond mining

Harry Winston has reportedly reached a deal with Swatch to sell off its watch and jewelry retail business, filling in a gap in the Swatch portfolio.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

Walgreens goes Hollywood offering sushi, frozen yogurt and liquor

Little more comes to mind other than milk or cough syrup when you think of your typical Walgreens, but this new design model in open Hollywood offers high end luxuries fit for the stars.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 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

Tiffany & Co. remains a valuable investment despite a decade low earnings stretch

Tiffany & Co. reports low earnings for the last four quarters, however the allure of the product has investors talking take-over citing it as a "trophy property." 

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

'Grey's Anatomy' star beats out Starbucks-Agrinurture to purchase Tully's Coffee

Patrick Dempsey, out-muscled efforts by Starbucks and Agrinurture to purchase the chain after a judge said that the auction ruling was fair and without error.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013

JC Penney and Sears face uncertainty after a difficult retail season

Forbes looks at what's at stake for the retail industry's elder brands in 2013.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013

Best Buy sales stabilize as Schulze hopes for takeover success

In the meantime, the company is slashing its free cash flow forecast for fiscal 2013.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013

Investment Group acquires Supervalu stores for $3.3 billion

Supervalu will keep Save-A-Lot, but its other stores will go to an investor group led by Cerberus Capital Management LP.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013

Barnes & Noble faces closures in the shadow of online retail

Barnes & Noble struggles to keep pace with digital power houses like Amazon and Apple, forcing the company to consider downsizing their operations.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013

Urban Outfitters shines in the last quarter

Urban Outfitters, which operates Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People and Terrain has reported a record  increase in sales for their last quarter across all of their brands.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013

Former Best Buy exec finds a new home with LivingSocial.com

After leaving Best Buy in May, Barry Judge has signed on as LivingSocial.com's new chief marketing officer.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013

Gymboree hires a new CEO causing movement within the Gap brand

Gymboree hired former Gap president Mark Breitbard to replace interim CEO Kip Garcia, effective Jan. 14.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013

JC Penney shares suffer after downgrade, turnaround problems

The company tried to revitalize sales in 2012—and may yet succeed—but analysts remains skeptical for now.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013

Holiday shopping numbers may cause retailers to rethink early deals

Early sales surges may prove to have done long-term damage extending into the holiday season.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013

Who will fill Apple's retail void after Ron Johnson's departure?

Here are a few candidates from major companies such as Burberry and Nike.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013

Finish Line pulls a U-turn online after losing $3 million

CEO and Chairman, Glenn S. Lyon, cited a $3 million dollar loss for the major shoe retailer after the company launched its new e-commerce platform.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013

Sears CEO to depart next month

CEO Louis D'Ambrosio will step down in February, citing a family medical issue, and following a 1.8% decline in quarter-to-date sales.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013

Sandy bring bankruptcy for retail company Big M

Annie Sez, Mandee, and Afaze parent company, Big M Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013

Overstock.com begins offering free shipping with a minimum purchase

Following the trend among other major online retailers, Overstock.com is now offering free shipping on orders of $50.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

Report shows center store still excels in some areas

Center store beat industry averages, while coffee and energy drinks saw increased sales.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 7, 2013

Complaints filed against Walmart by other retailers over price matching

Best Buy and Toys R Us have filed complaints against Walmart, citing price comparison ads with allegedly inaccurate claims.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

Banana Republic to offer a Hamptons-inspired summer line

The store will partner with the Milly brand from designer Michelle Smith to go after a mix of sophistication and color.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

Promising cheaper TVs, Chinese manufacturers push into U.S. markets

Manufacturers such as TCL Corps are capitalizing on U.S. consumers' concerns about looks and features over country of origin.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

Wonder Bread may be purchased by major Mexican retailer, Grupo Bimbo

Bankrupted Hostess brand  may be giving its bread  new life with a sale to major Mexican retailer, Grupo Bimpo

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

Target concedes to a 'flat' December but is still on track for the fourth quarter

The retail leader admitted that 2012 did not bring a "not particularly great" holiday season.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 3, 2013

Social networks evolve from a way to stay current to a way to boost sales

Sharing, talking on social networks, and email have become lucrative ways for retailers to advertise within their fan base with little upkeep or money.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 3, 2013