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Lands' End plays with online 'pop-up' idea
Popular popsugar.com blogger moms are uploading photos and posts about the retailer's back-to-school offerings for kids.
By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2014 -
Target wants to play that showrooming game
The retailer is testing out its “In a Snap” app to combat showrooming and Amazon’s Firefly app.
By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2014 -
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TrendlineInside retail supply chains
Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management.
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Herman Miller buys Design Within Reach for $154 million
The furniture retailer has been a great seller of the classic Herman Miller office chair.
By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2014 -
Kmart to lower fees for check-cashing services
The retailer has offered the service since September, and is now lowering fees for its Shop Your Way members.
By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2014 -
Walgreens relocation plans hit a snag
An advisory firm is asking the SEC to see if the retailer should have disclosed meetings it held regarding a possible move overseas.
By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2014 -
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Deep DiveSchool daze: Looking at this year's back-to-school retail rush
Retailers are banking on a good showing for this year’s back-to-school season, the most important time for sales after the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2014 -
Free shipping helps overcome resistance to buy
Consumers don’t want to pay for delivery unless it’s super-fast, a study finds.
By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2014 -
Bitcoin gains traction with two new developments
Computer retailer Dell has started to accept the virtual currency, while New York became the first state to announce bitcoin licensing rules.
By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2014 -
Amazon's 'sortation centers' speed up delivery
Sure, drones are pretty cool, but the e-commerce giant’s centers are key to its impressive delivery record.
By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2014 -
Zara to speed up supply chain even more
A microprocessor RFID tagging system will make its fast fashion model even faster.
By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2014 -
Chicago's Water Tower Place mall debuts same day delivery
A rising number of malls are providing the service at competitive rates.
By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2014 -
Facebook, Twitter testing buy buttons
It’s not clear how far along things are, or whether the social media sites will charge retailers for buy-button privilege.
By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2014 -
American Apparel investors demand resignation of board members
The major shareholders claim that two members of the retailer's board are "directly responsible for the value erosion and reputational harm to the company."
By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2014 -
PayPal bolsters eBay's Q2 profit
Despite setbacks in Google searches and a hack earlier this year, the auction site saw strong growth in the second quarter.
By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2014 -
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Amazon gets the showroom treatment
A new app makes it easier to find out whether the cheapest price is really the Amazon price.
By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2014 -
Could Gen Z be the end of the line for retailers?
The young generation now coming of age has creative ideas about ownership and status that could spell trouble for retailers.
By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2014 -
Visa unveils mobile payment Checkout button
The company says the new payment method could help decrease mobile shopping cart abandonment.
By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2014 -
Changes sought for part-time, pregnant workers
The issues both Congress and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission are trying to address affect many retail workers.
By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014 -
Adidas victorious in World Cup efforts
The sportswear retailer sponsored both teams that competed in the final game, and saw its sales and social media activity explode during the whole tournament.
By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014 -
Sears unveils fashion collection with Seventeen magazine
The retailer has launched an apparel and accessories collection curated by Seventeen and priced at under $50.
By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014 -
Sheriff's deputy arrest puts Target in a tough spot
The retailer fired an employee who reported a shoplifting incident involving a sheriff's deputy, who has now been charged weeks later.
By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Just for You: The promise of retail mass customization is finally here
Mass customization has been a buzzword in retail for decades, but technology is finally making it possible.
By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2014 -
LivingSocial nabs CEO of Shopping.com to fill chief executive role
Gautam Thakar brings both advertising and e-commerce experience to the struggling online discount company.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 15, 2014 -
HarperCollins opens new e-commerce 'paths to the consumer'
The publisher is getting into the retail game, launching new e-commerce capabilities to its site.
By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2014 -
Mattress retailer may invite Goldilocks treatment
A small furniture chain in Milwaukee is exploring unstaffed mattress stores.
By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2014
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