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Target register crash lights up Twitter
The retailer experienced a point-of-sale glitch it says was unrelated to security problems.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2014 -
Could health care at retail clinics get competitive?
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced a pilot program where employees can get services for $4 and customers pay $40.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PayPal Inc.
TrendlineThe state of retail returns
Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience.
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Report: Majority of apparel likely to remain sourced in Asia
While retailers are looking to diversify their sources, Asia remains the number one source for supply.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2014 -
Express Inc. open to possible buyout
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners reported a 9.9% stake in the company and said it will pursue a buyout.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2014 -
Forget drones, Amazon aims for phones
If successful, the e-commerce giant’s smartphone could capture and keep customers in a whole new way.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five online customer service essentials retailers need to know
Experts at IRCE shared some of the most exciting advancements in online customer service.
By Kelsey Lindsey • June 13, 2014 -
Restoration Hardware sees growth in large stores
The upscale furniture company is experiencing steady growth and wants to showcase its goods in bigger spaces.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2014 -
Lands' End performing better post-Sears
Q1 results at the apparel retailer include increased sales and bigger profits.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2014 -
Facebook giving users greater control over ads
It's also expanding the use of consumer data to drive ad placement on user pages.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2014 -
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Are you getting the most from in-store analytics? Here's where you start
In-store analytics are currently a hot topic in the retail industry. While using clickstream data to understand shopper behavior is a given in ecommerce, retailers that want to gain a complete, multi-channel view of the customer experience are realizing that they can’t continue to overlook...
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Lululemon founder votes against board chairman
Chip Wilson, also the company’s biggest shareholder, says Chairman Michael Casey is overly concerned with short-term growth.
By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2014 -
Gun sales way down at Sportsman's Warehouse
An 18.1% drop in Q1 sales was driven largely by weak demand for firearms and ammunition.
By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2014 -
Report: Consumers want easier online shopping
Shoppers want free shipping and returns and easier back-and-forth between websites and stores.
By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2014 -
Lowe's brings 'holoroom' to select stores
The company is bringing its first 3-D modeling technology to Toronto stores this year.
By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2014 -
Alibaba's U.S. marketplace goes live
The Chinese retail giant aims to look and be different from Amazon.
By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2014 -
Abercrombie & Fitch taps new president from UK
Christos Angelides will arrive from UK apparel retailer Next.
By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2014 -
Report: What customers hate about retail employees
Bob Phibbs, known as the Retail Doctor, finds that customers have many pet peeves when looking for help in stores.
By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2014 -
Target elevates chief information security position, hires from outside
The retailer appointed the current chief information security and information technology risk officer at General Motors.
By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2014 -
Amazon playing hardball in dispute with Warner Bros.
The e-commerce giant is not allowing pre-orders of upcoming Warner Bros. movies, a move similar to tactics against book publisher Hachette.
By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2014 -
New Pinterest hires hail from Apple
Both executives spent more than eight years at Apple and worked together on projects while at the company.
By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2014 -
Retailers move to stockpile inventory
Retailers are bringing in goods early and by truck so labor issues don’t hurt Christmas inventories.
By Daphne Howland • June 10, 2014 -
PayPal president jumps to Facebook
David Marcus became president of the payment service company two years ago.
By Daphne Howland • June 10, 2014 -
Wal-Mart names new CEO of e-commerce
Fernando Madeira succeeds Joel Anderson, who departs for discount retailer Five Below.
By Daphne Howland • June 10, 2014 -
Most retailers have plans to connect in-store
A survey found that only 3% of retailers identify customers in stores, but 75% are planning to do so.
By Daphne Howland • June 10, 2014 -
Family Dollar adopts poison pill to shake off possible takeover
The move comes two days after activist investor Carl Icahn became the retailer's largest stakeholder.
By Daphne Howland • June 10, 2014
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