Former Aeropostale CEO back in top spot

Julian Geiger has replaced Thomas Johnson at the struggling teen apparel retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

Urban Outfitters sales still flat

The groovy retailer continues to be saved by its Free People and Anthropologie brands.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 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

Wal-Mart makes 'checkout promise' to holiday shoppers

The retail giant says that every cash register will be staffed at its Supercenter stores during the holiday season. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 18, 2014

Nearly a third of US shoppers must see or feel a product before they buy

Some say that this advantage is helping keep brick-and-mortar stores vital.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

With Dollar General bid, the battle is on for Family Dollar

Dollar General has stepped in with an offer that tops Dollar Tree’s previous bid for Family Dollar.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

J.C. Penney's nice Q2 surprises many

While some had written the retailer off, sales were up and losses lower in the most recent quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Saks not amused by dog treat company name

The department store retailer has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the maker of "Snaks 5th Avenchew."

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Walmart.com benefits from Amazon's Disney duel

The retail giant discounted incoming movie titles after Amazon pulled preorders during its contract negotiations with Disney.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Tesco executive will be new Kmart president

Sears Holdings Corp. is bringing on Alasdair James, who will concentrate on leveraging the retailer's Buy Your Way loyalty program.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

American Apparel appoints second woman to board

Laura Lee currently runs Google’s East Coast content partnerships for Google/YouTube.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Wal-Mart reports flat sales, trims forecast

In its earnings report Thursday, the retail giant reported flat same-store sales at U.S. Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores, especially supercenters.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Lands' End sees backlash over bonus GQ issue

The retailer sent out free copies of the lad magazine to many families that had bought back-to-school clothes, upsetting many.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Rakuten buys e-commerce app Slice

Japan’s largest e-retailer invested in the app before, and says that its acquisition is part of a U.S. growth strategy.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Things are looking up for American Apparel

The retailer will miss some financial reporting deadlines as its new board regroups, but the company says it has trimmed losses.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Alibaba Group, in one (big) graphic

Take a look at some of the numbers behind this Chinese e-commerce giant, which is poised to launch its U.S. IPO.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 12, 2014

Study: Retail credit card rates going up, up, up

A recent survey by Creditcards.com warns of increased interest rates and ballooning balances.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Barneys agrees to settlement in profiling case

New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said his investigation showed a “disproportionate number of African-American and Latino customers being detained for alleged shoplifting or credit card fraud.”

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Amazon playing hardball with brands, report says

L2 Think Tank says its research shows that Amazon is “muscling brands and other retailers in a manner that makes Wal-Mart look cuddly.”

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Amazon reportedly in dispute with Disney

The e-retail giant apparently finds withholding titles from consumers a useful tactic in distribution deal negotiations.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Could 'Made in the USA' really bounce back?

Whether the American apparel industry can get close to what it once was depends on how much consumers want retailers to change.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Alibaba says it will move against selling of fakes

The Chinese e-retail giant said it will work to curb sales of fake goods after the maker of Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga brands withdrew its lawsuit.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Apple hires new social media chief

Musa Tariq hails from Nike and worked closely with new retail chief Angela Ahrendts at Burberry.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Gap tweet spurs backlash over skinny model

A tweet about a plaid dress from the company garnered criticism of the model’s weight.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Guitar Center taps Sears marketing executive, plans expansion

The big-box music instrument retailer is adding stores but changing up its brick-and-mortar approach.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014

Groupon dampens outlook

The company said it will continue to spend heavily on marketing as it moves from its digital coupon focus to being a retail marketplace. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014