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Retail companies claim spots in Fortune 500
Wal-Mart Stores kept the top spot, and Apple moved up to number five.
By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2014 -
Lucky 13 smacks Taylor Swift with trademark suit
A clothing company says it was using “Lucky 13” decades before the pop star launched her line.
By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2014 -
Many mobile alerts found to be useless to consumers
Studies show that many retailers may be missing the mark when it comes to mobile or email messaging.
By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2014 -
PetSmart hires executive of customer experience
The executive vice president of customer experience is a new position in the company.
By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2014 -
FTC gives blessing to Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank merger
Antitrust issues were previously thought to be a possible wrinkle in the companies’ plans.
By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2014 -
Research shows plus-size a growing category
Retailers and designers forgo opportunity when they ignore the needs of consumers who require larger clothing sizes.
By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2014 -
Signet-Zale merger goes through
The deal, which key investors tried to stymie, creates the largest retail jewelry company in the world.
By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2014 -
Utility Dive
Booksellers look to benefit from Amazon's Hachette war
Books-A-Million and Barnes & Noble are among the retailers touting and discounting their Hachette titles.
By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2014 -
Study shows millennials like going to the mall
Despite their cyber-savvy, younger consumers like the hands-on experience of malls, especially in quirky, well-designed spaces.
By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Facebook changes the marketing game
A whirlwind of changes at Facebook leave some marketers to wonder what they're still doing there.
By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2014 -
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Multicultural shoppers present big retail opportunities
By failing to appeal to certain consumers, research suggests that brands are leaving huge amounts of money on the table.
By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2014 -
FTC wants more consumer control over personal data
In a detailed report, the Federal Trade Commission says data collection companies lack transparency.
By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2014 -
Amazon sends customers elsewhere in publishing dispute
As it suffers blowback over a disagreement with Hachette Book Group, Amazon released a detailed defense.
By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2014 -
Wal-Mart will not oppose minimum wage boost
The company says most of its workers make more than the current minimum anyway.
By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2014 -
With new financing, new possibilities for Aeropostale
The retailer of teen apparel has seen consecutive quarters of falling sales, but a new financial deal may help.
By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2014 -
Is the flash-sales model fading?
Price pressures at retailers and the purchasing power of off-price chains leave flash sale sites little room to operate.
By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2014 -
Walgreens may swallow up Boots
The American drugstore retailer already owns a 45% stake in the British drugstore chain.
By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2014 -
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'Patent troll' bill falters in Senate committee
Concerns about the proposed law’s effect on legitimate patents helped squash the legislation for this year.
By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2014 -
Report finds tiered loyalty programs confusing to consumers
While shoppers like the programs and believe retailers should reward their best customers, tiered programs may be untenable these days.
By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2014 -
Activist group pranks Gap Inc. with fake social media campaign
The group falsely announced that the retailer signed the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety — to underscore that it actually hasn’t.
By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2014 -
Harry's liked shavers so much, it bought the company
The men’s grooming startup by a Warby-Parker co-founder aims to disrupt the retail shaving market.
By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2014 -
Congressmen say tax reform could harm retail real estate investment
A bipartisan group says proposed provisions could have a large impact on retail businesses.
By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2014 -
Lower clothing prices here to stay
Consumers, especially younger ones, have become used to low prices and have more ways than ever to find them.
By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014 -
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Bank's conflict of interest may undermine Zale-Signet deal
Bank of America Merrill Lynch had a stronger relationship with Signet Jewelers than what it disclosed to Zale Corp.
By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014 -
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Hospital, health systems partner with more retailers
The Affordable Care Act is a catalyst for new and closer affiliations between retail pharmacies and health care providers.
By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014
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