J. Crew CEO: Activewear not right for company

The clothing retailer won’t be joining the activewear craze, despite some recent challenges to its bottom line.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

CVS drug plan forces the tobacco issue

The drugstore retailer is offering a prescription drug plan that has higher co-pays when scrips are filled where tobacco is sold.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 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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How much of a deal are outlet stores — for retailers?

Many consumers feel cheated when they discover that their "factory store" merchandise never hung on "regular" racks at retail prices. And that could be bad for the brand.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Report: Few raises for hourly or professional workers

Raises were less common in Q3 compared to the beginning of the year, according to a report by the National Association for Business Economics.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Black Friday is coming: How to prepare for the kick-start of the holiday season

Faced with rising expenses and stagnant wages, nearly half of consumers have already started their holiday shopping. And they're looking for deals.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2014

Survey: 45% of shoppers cautious of visiting hacked retailers

Nearly half of shoppers will also favor cash over cards when shopping this holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2014

MasterCard announces fingerprint scanning card

The company has partnered with Zwipe to design a card with biometric protection without the need for the cloud or a smartphone.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2014

Amazon beefing up holiday help with 80K workers

The additional workforce, many of which could snag permanent positions, will help keep up with order fulfillment at distribution and sorting centers.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Discounts will rule during the holidays: Accenture

Yet another holiday forecast found that shoppers who plan to spend more will still be bargain-hunting.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Holiday predictions: What you should know about this year's $619B shopping season

From hiring projections to spending predictions, here are some key facts about the largest shopping season of the year. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 16, 2014

51% of mobile shoppers abandon carts, apps that frustrate them: study

While the growth of mobile shopping can be a boon to retailers, consumers have high expectations for their mobile sites or apps.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2014

Revised eBay forecast indicates poor holiday retail prospects

A data hack and Google search penalty from earlier in the year will also hit the company’s bottom line, the retailer said.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2014

Bangladesh factories still have major safety flaws

Latest reports find violations of structural safety and fire codes as retailers balk at the cost of remedial action. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2014

5 companies that turned into 'lifestyle brands'

Thanks to sites like Goop and other celebrity e-commerce sites, more brands are aspiring to be aspirational.

By Mattie Quinn • Oct. 15, 2014

After the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, shopping

The department store will open at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day for early holiday shopping.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2014

O Canada! What's up with retail up north

More U.S. retailers are moving into the Great White North. But why? And how's it going?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014

Tight household budgets could dampen holiday spending

Several studies show that stagnant wages and increased expenses are leaving little for shoppers to work with for the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014

Amazon to open pop-ups in California

The retailer says stores will feature its devices for the holidays, but won’t say if they will last beyond the shopping season.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014

Finland prime minister: Apple products 'killed' key industries

Finland’s prime minister Alexander Stubb is blaming Apple’s ascendance for the struggles of its key paper and mobile industries.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014

Google expanding delivery service

Could this new expansion give Amazon a run for its money?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014

Luxury spending to largely stay on track: Bain

Luxury retailers in the U.S. will continue to do well, thanks in part to spending by wealthy tourists from abroad.  

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014

Are these retail stores going extinct?

Some retail fades away and never comes back. Or does it?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2014

No end to labor talks at West Coast ports

As the holidays loom, the National Retail Federation is urging a deal in order to avoid shipment delays.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2014

Teen calls out Dick's Sporting Goods for sexist catalog

The young female basketball player didn’t get much response to her complaint until her letter went viral via Twitter.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2014

Kmart latest victim of retail hack

The malware has been removed and didn’t compromise customer data deeply, but it’s the last thing that parent company Sears needs right now.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2014