Financial News: Page 379
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Study supports Family Dollar's antitrust concerns
Bloomberg Intelligence found the kind of evidence on pricing that could lead to an extensive antitrust investigation if Family Dollar and Dollar General were to merge.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2014 -
NFL problems an issue for retailers
Target, Nike, and many others are removing merchandise and suspending endorsement deals with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2014 -
California outlaws penalties for bad reviews
Retailers can no longer stipulate that customers will be fined for negative feedback on public sites.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014 -
PayPal ad campaign hits Apple on payment security
The payment company took out a full-page ad in the New York Times that questions Apple's security after a recent iCloud hack.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Home Depot outpaced by data thieves in recent hack
The retailer was in the process of setting up systems to prevent malware hacks, but it was too late.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2014 -
iPhone 6 preorders exceed 4 million
The record-breaking number of preorders for both iPhone models have exceeded inventory, delaying some shipments.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Saks credit card fraud not a cyberbreach
Six employees have been charged in a scam using customer credit cards to allegedly purchase $400,000 worth of goods.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
RadioShack CFO resigns
John Feray is leaving after nine months as the electronics retailer faces financial trouble.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Foot Locker joins same-day delivery game
The retailer has enlisted Deliv to provide same-day delivery to customers in Los Angeles and San Francisco — and, eventually, nationwide.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
US retail sales up in August
The Department of Commerce has also revised its July retail sales numbers up.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Hachette writers appeal to Amazon board over dispute
A group of writers is telling Amazon’s board that the e-retailer’s tactics are hurting its reputation — and theirs.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Sales still falling at Gymboree, heavy with debt
The kids apparel retailer hasn’t been profitable for three years, Bloomberg calculates.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Study: Tablets aren't really mobile devices after all
With this distinction, retailers may have to rethink their m-commerce strategies.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
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Rise in credit card debt could hit holiday shopping
Household debt is growing again after falling somewhat in recent years.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Apple taps Gap marketing director
The tech company continues hiring from the fashion world with the addition of Marcela Aguilar as director of global marketing communications.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Hudson's Bay faces uproar over canceled orders
The department store voided orders with steep discounts that customers achieved by combining multiple online coupons.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Apple
Deep DiveWith Apple's new Watch, what is the future of wearables?
A few years ago smartwatches were the next great thing, but they haven't arrived quite yet. That may be about to change.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
UPDATE: Loans could give RadioShack a reprieve
RadioShack's Chapter 11 is reportedly seen as "imminent" by Wedbush analysts.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Dollar General may make hostile takeover move this week
After two rebuffs, the retailer is preparing to take its $9.1 billion merger offer directly to Family Dollar’s shareholders.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Barnes & Noble revenue falls on declining Nook sales
The national bookstore chain is still struggling to compete with e-retailers in book and e-reader sales.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Apple
Apple unveils new devices, payment system
In a much-hyped event, Apple revealed two new smartphones, a wearable device, and a contactless payment process.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Ikea needles Apple with 'bookbook' reveal
Ikea’s video spoofing Apple’s characteristic marketing style has gone viral a week before the tech company's anticipated "big event."
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Amazon drastically cuts Fire phone price
The price drop from $199 to 99 cents could be a sign of struggling sales for the smartphone.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What Q2 earnings reveal about US retail
The second half of the year looks promising, but retailers still have problems to solve.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
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Apparel retailers' sales growth outpaces inventory for first time in year
Inventory levels are clearing and sales increasing in a category that has been buffeted by slow sales for months.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014
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