Activist investors: Good or bad, they're a reality for retailers

Hedge funds and other investors often help identify a company’s weak spots. But their short-term focus and lack of retail expertise can hurt in the long run.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014

Lululemon founder's family launches new brand

Kit and Ace, started up by Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s wife and son, features cashmere blends and other high-end fabrics.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

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Macy's goes international with planned UAE store

The department store is expanding overseas for the first time after experiencing rising global e-commerce sales.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014

Robots going to work for Lowe's

The bots will be able to assist customers in a variety of ways at Lowe’s-owned Orchard Supply Hardware stores.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014

H&M blacklists supplier over child labor reports

The Swedish retailer is banning all products made by Super Spinning Mills Ltd.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014

Holiday shoppers have more to spend, looking for deals: report

While some U.S. consumers have started holiday shopping early, most haven't decided where they'll shop or what they'll buy.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014

Flash-sale site Vente-Privée USA 'winding down'

The French company is shuttering U.S. operations just two weeks after its founder boasted that he knew the secret to retail success in America.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014

Nike having words with NFL over domestic violence

The retailer can’t afford to offend women, who have become significant buyers of fitness gear.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014

Deliv expands to more cities

The Silicon Valley-based delivery startup will begin operating in four more cities.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014

Global music release day sows discord with American retailers

Music retailers in the U.S. say that Friday is a terrible day to release music, and that they weren’t consulted.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014

69% of consumers expect consistent pricing from brands

SDL found that a large majority of shoppers want the same discounts, promotions, or sales regardless of whether they’re in store or online.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014

4 reasons Halloween will be a BOOn for retailers this year

This year, Halloween could be a retail dream of a nightmare.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Beyoncé inks Topshop activewear partnership

The U.K. retailer, which has seen success with its move into the U.S., will launch a dance-oriented activewear collection with the superstar.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Ron Johnson snags $30M for new startup

Details remain murky but the company, called “Enjoy,” is not a high-end delivery service as first rumored.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Confirmed: Apple morphing Beats into iTunes streaming

Although Apple paid $3 billion for Beats Electronics, including a streaming music service, the company is taking steps to merge it all into iTunes.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

UPDATE: Tim Cook responds to retailers thwarting Apple Pay, other mobile payment systems

Tim Cook responded by saying Apple Pay will be accepted by many more retailers over time. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Retail inventories may be hit by Los Angeles port negotiations

While labor talks continue to be described as congenial, they are likely to bring shipping delays.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Sam's Club partnering with Aetna for health insurance exchange

The move is part of a wider effort by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to provide services not readily available to some businesses and individuals.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Overstock sees jump in demand for 'emergency preparedness' gear

The spike in orders, which Overstock's CEO says is due to recent Ebola scares, led the online retailer to offer deals on supplies.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Etsy offering sellers credit card readers

The move could go far in helping its sellers expand their offline wholesale and retail efforts.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Amazon misses estimates, stock falls 10%

The e-retail giant also said it expects a tough holiday season this year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

VF exec to be new Aldo CEO

Patrik Frisk is credited for bringing back the outdoor-apparel retailer after its acquisition by VF Corp.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Is the 'sharing economy' a threat to retail?

What does it mean for the industry when people start sharing goods they already own?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

FedEx predicts record number of holiday deliveries

The company’s holiday volume has almost doubled since 2007, thanks to the rise of e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

Jumio debuts new mobile checkout

The credit card and driver’s license scanning technology works with both iOS and Android.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014