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DKNY adopts unique new wearable app
The technology allows smartphone users to identify apparel and accessories with an embedded chip.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
CVS to offer insurance premium payment service
The drugstore retailer continues its move into a range of health care services.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 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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Wet Seal abandoning Arden B brand
The company said it would phase it out and revamp stores as Wet Seal Plus or Wet Seal locations.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
Aeropostale takes H&M to court over trademark infringement
The U.S. teen clothing retailer isn’t taking H&M’s “Live Love Dream” items lightly.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
QueVision harnesses data to cut checkout lines
An infrared camera system predicts checkout needs so customer wait times can be curtailed.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2014 -
Canadian office supply retailer shuttering doors after 132 years
OfficeMax Grand & Toy, now owned by Office Depot Inc., will continue to sell online.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2014 -
Falling gun sales hit Cabela's bottom line again
The retailer insists its fundamentals are strong even as Q1 same-store sales plummeted.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2014 -
Ireland's Penneys to open in the US as Primark
The clothing retailer will launch in Boston’s historic Filene’s location.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2014 -
Amazon Prime inks deal with HBO
The move greatly boosts content available through the retail giant’s streaming entertainment service.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2014 -
Sunglass Hut's future's so bright, it's gotta wear Shaded
The retailer is introducing kiosks with new designs and opportunities for customer interaction.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2014 -
Survey finds most shoppers say no to in-store tracking
Even mobile app users have been slow to adapt to in-store mobile shopping technologies.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What a concept: The ultimate brick-and-mortar experience
Even retailers closing their doors are opening concept stores that promise customers something different.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2014 -
RadioShack EVP of stores resigns
Troy H. Risch, who joined the company a year ago, is leaving for undisclosed reasons.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2014 -
Amazon's sales drop when state tax collected
Yet the online retailer doesn’t oppose state sales tax collection like other e-retailers.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2014 -
Pregnant retail workers seek considerations
Workers at Pier 1 and Wal-Mart Stores are suing over lack of accommodations for their healthy pregnancies.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2014 -
Skechers wins (and Nike loses) at the Boston Marathon
The shoe brand took a chance on Meb Keflezighi, whom Nike had dropped due to his age.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2014 -
Tisch scion invests in Sears
Tommy Tisch plunked down $16 million to buy 475,000 shares in Sears Holdings.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2014 -
Birchbox grabs $60 million in Series B funding
The cosmetics e-retailer will use the funding for marketing, investments in m-commerce, and newer men’s services.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2014 -
Lululemon has flimsy plans for growth, says analyst
While fans seem satisfied with the company’s focus on quality and services, an investment analyst says it does little to gain new customers.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2014 -
Bra fitting? There's an app for that
Lingerie startup ThirdLove may have struck gold with a new app helping women find a better fit.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2014 -
Barnes & Noble founder sells off shares
The bookselling chain’s stock value fell after chairman Leonard Riggio said he sold 3.7 million shares of his company.
By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2014 -
Target fortifies subscription program
The company has added several items and is applying a discount to all subscription orders in an effort to take on Amazon.
By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2014 -
Study finds teens prefer stores
The young demographic has a value mindset and likes to shop at retailers that have physical stores.
By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2014 -
Dueling experts propose, smash Amazon-Sears rumor
One side says an acquisition is a win-win, but others say it ain’t gonna happen.
By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2014 -
Users trust retailers with data, somewhat
While digital users trust retailers more than the government or marketers, they want more regulation to protect their data.
By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2014
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