American Apparel investors demand resignation of board members

The major shareholders claim that two members of the retailer's board are "directly responsible for the value erosion and reputational harm to the company." 

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2014

PayPal bolsters eBay's Q2 profit

Despite setbacks in Google searches and a hack earlier this year, the auction site saw strong growth in the second quarter.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 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

Amazon gets the showroom treatment

A new app makes it easier to find out whether the cheapest price is really the Amazon price.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2014

Could Gen Z be the end of the line for retailers?

The young generation now coming of age has creative ideas about ownership and status that could spell trouble for retailers.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2014

Visa unveils mobile payment Checkout button

The company says the new payment method could help decrease mobile shopping cart abandonment. 

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2014

Changes sought for part-time, pregnant workers

The issues both Congress and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission are trying to address affect many retail workers.

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014

Adidas victorious in World Cup efforts

The sportswear retailer sponsored both teams that competed in the final game, and saw its sales and social media activity explode during the whole tournament.

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014

Sears unveils fashion collection with Seventeen magazine

The retailer has launched an apparel and accessories collection curated by Seventeen and priced at under $50.

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014

Sheriff's deputy arrest puts Target in a tough spot

The retailer fired an employee who reported a shoplifting incident involving a sheriff's deputy, who has now been charged weeks later.

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014

Just for You: The promise of retail mass customization is finally here

Mass customization has been a buzzword in retail for decades, but technology is finally making it possible.

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014

LivingSocial nabs CEO of Shopping.com to fill chief executive role

Gautam Thakar brings both advertising and e-commerce experience to the struggling online discount company. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 15, 2014

HarperCollins opens new e-commerce 'paths to the consumer'

The publisher is getting into the retail game, launching new e-commerce capabilities to its site.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2014

Mattress retailer may invite Goldilocks treatment

A small furniture chain in Milwaukee is exploring unstaffed mattress stores.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2014

HSN's chief reportedly turned down J.C. Penney offer

The retailer is still searching for a chief executive to replace Myron "Mike" Ullman.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2014

Report: Retailers dragging their feet in analytics strategies

Most retailers, except Amazon, don’t have the structure or approach to leverage their analytics investments.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2014

Top News Tuesday: Changes at Microsoft and vital port talks

In a new series, Retail Dive has selected the top news to keep an eye on this week. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 14, 2014

Survey: Consumers go out of their way for points, rewards

Many people would drive farther or switch brands to earn and collect points.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014

Email edges out social media in driving sales

A report shows that as m-commerce increases, mobile users are also taking to other devices for shopping.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014

Sotheby's and eBay team up to provide live auctions online

The upscale auction house and online auction site announced a partnership to provide some of Sotheby’s e-commerce globally.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014

Amazon fighting battles on two continents

The e-retailer is dealing with regulators in the U.S. and France over a variety of issues.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014

Spring mobile shopping app raises $7.5M

Spring’s developers hope to make a mobile marketplace that could give Amazon a run for its money.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014

Wal-Mart offers lower prices to online customers

The move takes on Amazon, but seems a bit disruptive to the retailer’s omnichannel approach.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014

Former J.C. Penney CEO reveals he tried to quit three times

Ron Johnson recently told a class of Stanford Business students that he quickly realized he wasn’t a good fit for the retailer.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014

Report: Mobile ads move shopping

A great majority of consumers say mobile ads would motivate them to visit a store.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014

Gap sees surprise slump in June sales

Same-store sales at Gap and Banana Republic failed to meet expectations.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014