Steinhafel out as Target CEO

In the end, the executive couldn’t weather the fallout from last year’s massive data breach.

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2014

Some sales fall as CVS eschews discounting

The drugstore retailer is sticking to its loyalty program for its deepest discounts.

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 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

Google expands retail efforts with Rangespan

The new acquisition leverages data to match consumer demand with supply chains and product availability.

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2014

What price is right? The many facets of the price tag

Upscale or downscale, retailers are focusing on prices as shoppers become more aware of the bottom line. 

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2014

Groupon bulking up with Groupon Basics

The coupon site will sell items like razors and diapers in warehouse-sized packages through its new business.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2014

J. Crew launches lower-priced Mercantile brand

The new brand, trademarked in November, comes ahead of the retailer’s possible IPO.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2014

Minimum wage increase fails, except in Seattle

The U.S. Senate blocked a bill to increase the national minimum wage, but Seattle may end up with one that is the highest in the nation.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2014

Southern Living collaborating with clothing retailer

The magazine is getting into the online retail business with a line of children’s apparel.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2014

Ebay bringing click and collect to the US

The company’s program in the U.K. has performed well, and is now ready for a U.S. pilot.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2014

Coach seeks better sales with higher prices

The luxury retailer is raising prices and creating smaller batches in an effort to become more exclusive.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2014

Aeropostale to cut jobs, close kids stores

The retail chain is running out of cash and struggling in a tough teen market.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2014

Burberry's Angela Ahrendts arrives at Apple this week

Her takeover of the post currently covered by CEO Tim Cook is highly anticipated.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2014

Nearly half mobile users happy to be pinged, if it's worth it

Promotions, discounts, and info are worthy trades for access to their phones, mobile customers say.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2014

Can digital be retail's mortar between the bricks?

Brick-and-mortar retailers have good reason to embrace consumers’ web and mobile activity: It may be what’s driving them to the store.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2014

Two Supreme Court rulings likely to deter 'patent trolls'

Companies victimized by entities seeking money for patents now have more of an incentive to fight them in court.

By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2014

Target's new CIO has major tech security credentials

The new hire is part of Target's strategy to recover from a major data breach late last year. 

By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2014

Columbia Sportswear to buy activewear brand PrAna Living

The acquisition allows Columbia to expand beyond its winter sports and outdoor lifestyle focus.

By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2014

Wal-Mart Stores to bring customers auto insurance

This is the latest financial service to be available through the retailer’s stores and website.

By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2014

CB2 taps Pinterest users to decorate an apartment

The home goods retailer rented a New York apartment and is asking Pinterest users for their help in furnishing it.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014

Forever 21 speeding up fast fashion with F21 Red

The fast-fashion retailer is introducing a brand with even cheaper clothing.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014

Twitter's 'Website Card' aims to drive users to retail sites

The social media network’s new ad unit helps marketers by providing eye-catching content.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014

Many shoppers access websites or mobile, then go to the store

Some abandoned shopping carts on retailer websites may actually be serving as wish lists for brick-and-mortar shopping.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014

Rite Aid buys health clinic chain

The purchase of a Texas chain of health care clinics strengthens the drugstore company’s efforts to compete as a provider.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014

Bangladesh: One year later

The retail clothing industry was shaken by the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh. One year later, Retail Dive looks at different players dedicated to reform. 

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014

Bitcoin value falls in the face of more regulations

With China and other countries stepping up regulations, bitcoin exchanges are forced to respond.

By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014