Cynical Millennials are just not that into you

Consumers 18-33 years old are less likely to be brand loyal or respond to advertising.

By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014

Obama moves to expand overtime pay

The action would affect many retail workers now exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

By Daphne Howland • March 12, 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.

By Retail Dive staff

American Eagle Outfitters is still stumbling

The teen apparel company must step things up in the face of competition from fast-fashion retailers.

By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014

Apple wants more iTunes exclusivity on new music

The iTunes store accounts for 80% of U.S. download sales, but streaming services are cutting into that.

By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014

Could these retail rivals ever merge?

Mergers can be like romantic comedies, where competition and tension give way to a sweet finale.

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2014

Ross continues to expand

The off-price retailer is opening more stores as others consider scaling back on brick-and-mortar.

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2014

Rite Aid launches health care program

The pharmacy chain is the latest drugstore retailer to get deeper into the health-care delivery business.

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2014

GimmeAnother app makes re-ordering easy

The app capitalizes on consumers’ desire for a simpler way to re-order regular purchases.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2014

Hollister to become a fast-fashion retailer

Changing up the Abercrombie & Fitch sister brand is the latest move in efforts to revamp the ailing company.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2014

Billionaire retailers and female trailblazers: This week's most read retail news

Breaking news and in-depth features both topped this week's list. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 7, 2014

Gap sees unexpected drop in sales

February's poor weather in the Northeast and Japan stymied sales.

By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2014

Children’s Place reports poor Q4

Discounts and weather contributed to the retailer’s troubles.

By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2014

PetSmart sees profit jump

The pet supplies retailer sees revenues rise in a thriving retail category.

By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2014

Safeway, competitor reach $9 billion deal

Cerberus Capital Management has reached an initial agreement to buy competitor Safeway Inc. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 6, 2014

Sam’s Club pilots online product subscriptions

The retailer joins Target, Birchbox, and Amazon in offering free shipping on regular orders.

By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2014

Amazon Prime should expand: report

Investment research firm Baird Equity says there’s “plenty of room” to bring more products into the retailer's membership program.

By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2014

Retail in a slump? Not for these 6 billionaires

Six of the leading names in retail graced Forbes's list of the richest people on the planet. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 5, 2014

Latest Nordstrom pop-up is a shoe-in

The department store opens yet another pop-up to mix up its traditional approach.

By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2014

Buy one, give one: The ups and downs of 'compassionate consumerism'

In campaigns combining philanthropy with shopping, retailers are still working on what works best -- especially for the recipients. 

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2014

Apple CEO, investor activist face off at shareholder meeting

Tim Cook loses his cool during the company’s annual shareholder meeting. 

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2014

Study says e-coupons helped retailers boost Q4 revenues

E-mails with coupons led to 43% more revenue than those without, with 50% more coupons circling around this holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2014

Urban Outfitters tries on activewear

The hipster retailer launched a line of sports gear on Monday.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2014

Home Depot, Lowe’s boost sales as home sales rebound

Number two Lowe’s, less dependent on contractors who saw less work during extreme January weather, benefited even more than its rival.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2014

Comeback kids and changing trends: The top 5 stories of the week

Read on for this week's most popular content. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 28, 2014

The end of brick-and-mortar? Think again

Sure, things are changing. But adjusting to changes in demographics and consumer habits is nothing new in the retail business.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2014