J. Crew CEO: Activewear not right for company

The clothing retailer won’t be joining the activewear craze, despite some recent challenges to its bottom line.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

CVS drug plan forces the tobacco issue

The drugstore retailer is offering a prescription drug plan that has higher co-pays when scrips are filled where tobacco is sold.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

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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

How much of a deal are outlet stores — for retailers?

Many consumers feel cheated when they discover that their "factory store" merchandise never hung on "regular" racks at retail prices. And that could be bad for the brand.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Andreessen leaves eBay board

The tech entrepreneur had a few choice words for activist investor Carl Icahn before he left.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Report: Few raises for hourly or professional workers

Raises were less common in Q3 compared to the beginning of the year, according to a report by the National Association for Business Economics.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Sears leasing several locations to Primark

Sears is making cash by sharing space with Irish retailer Primark, which is planning its entry into the U.S.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Staples looking into possible data breach

Evidence suggests fraudulent transactions can be traced to several of the retailer’s Northeast locations.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Black Friday is coming: How to prepare for the kick-start of the holiday season

Faced with rising expenses and stagnant wages, nearly half of consumers have already started their holiday shopping. And they're looking for deals.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2014

Survey: 45% of shoppers cautious of visiting hacked retailers

Nearly half of shoppers will also favor cash over cards when shopping this holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2014

ModCloth laying off up to 50 staff

The company is relocating some operations to Pittsburgh and eliminating staff, after laying off 70 employees this summer.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2014

Obama urges better payment system data protection

President Barack Obama also signed an executive order that will have "chip-and-PIN" technology in all federal government credit and debit cards by January.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2014

Family Dollar urged to take 'clearly superior' Dollar General bid

Hedge fund Elliott Management sent a letter to Family Dollar's CEO that also nominated seven new directors to the company's board. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2014

Urban Outfitters sales still falling

The flagship brand is suffering from merchandising and marketing problems.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Amazon beefing up holiday help with 80K workers

The additional workforce, many of which could snag permanent positions, will help keep up with order fulfillment at distribution and sorting centers.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Walgreen ex-CFO files defamation suit

Wade Miquelon says CEO Gregory Wasson made "false and disparaging" comments in the press when blaming him for a $1 billion forecasting error.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Apple's Iovine cheers on NFL's Beats headphones ban

With prominent players flouting the new rule, Beats headphones are getting a wave of cool cred and free publicity.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Discounts will rule during the holidays: Accenture

Yet another holiday forecast found that shoppers who plan to spend more will still be bargain-hunting.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

51% of mobile shoppers abandon carts, apps that frustrate them: study

While the growth of mobile shopping can be a boon to retailers, consumers have high expectations for their mobile sites or apps.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2014

Don Henley not taking it easy over retailer's ad

The ad headline “Don a henley, and take it easy” (get it?) has landed clothing retailer Duluth Trading Co. in court.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2014

Apple pulling Fitbit from shelves, new iPad designs leaked

Apple is apparently making room for its new wearables, while details about the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 were leaked a day early.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2014

Wal-Mart cites 'tougher sales environment' in lowered forecast

The nation’s largest retailer said it will slow its expansion of physical stores to concentrate on e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2014

Revised eBay forecast indicates poor holiday retail prospects

A data hack and Google search penalty from earlier in the year will also hit the company’s bottom line, the retailer said.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2014

Bangladesh factories still have major safety flaws

Latest reports find violations of structural safety and fire codes as retailers balk at the cost of remedial action. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2014

Converse sues 31 companies over Chuck Taylor design

The century-old sneaker company says Wal-Mart Stores, Kmart, Skechers, and others are lifting elements of its iconic designs.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2014

After the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, shopping

The department store will open at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day for early holiday shopping.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2014