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Redirects hampering mobile page loads
A study testing major retail websites finds that many page loads take an extra eight seconds longer on mobile.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
Bonobos raises $55M in Series D funding
The e-commerce men’s retailer will use the capital to invest in creating more of its “guideshops.”
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of DHL
TrendlineInside retail supply chains
Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management.
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Will Lululemon go private?
The company is reportedly in talks with private equity firms about the possibilities.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
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Authors plunge into Amazon dispute
While writers with traditional book deals are urging action against the e-retail giant, self-published writers say the e-book dispute is about protecting “New York publishing.”
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
Retail group buys Sport Chalet
The acquisition of the western sporting goods chain helps boost Vestis Retail Group into one of the nation’s largest sporting good retailers.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
Studies say spending, payment behavior change after breaches
Two reports show that consumers hold retailers responsible for credit card security issues.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
American Apparel's Dov Charney yields power to hedge fund
In a startling move, the ousted CEO is giving up personal power in order to keep key pieces of the retailer’s business model.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
For most retailers, physical stores remain essential
A report found that physical stores are key to e-commerce growth, and vice versa.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
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Report: Consumer satisfaction, expectations up
A benchmark study finds that satisfaction with retailers is slightly up. But with expectations also up, retailers have a lot of work to do.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
Target asks customers to leave the guns outside
The retailer says bringing guns into its stores isn’t “family friendly,” but doesn't impose an outright ban against doing so.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Retail and politics: A volatile mix
Reaction to Hobby Lobby's Supreme Court win this week demonstrates the pitfalls of a retailer taking political action on a heated issue.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
Chico's taps new e-commerce exec, mulls going private
Experts say the retailer could work on more flexible growth if it didn’t have to cater to shareholders.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2014 -
Signet experiences post-merger shakeups
Signet Jewelers Ltd., which acquired Zale Corp. last month, has announced major executive-level changes.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2014 -
JC Penney appeals Martha Stewart verdict
The retailer filed an appeal of a New York State Supreme Court ruling that it had interfered with a contract between Macy’s and Martha Stewart.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2014 -
West Coast port negotiations go into overtime
Some say that the extended talks could be an indication of progress.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2014 -
California reverses ban, legalizes bitcoin
The move comes as more retailers accept alternative currencies.
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Report says mobile payment acceptance is slow, but steady
While reluctance to use contactless payments is still in place, researchers believe the methods will continue to grow steadily.
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Will Amazon's Fire phone burn its retail competition?
Amazon’s new phone is set up to hurt other retailers, but who's buying it?
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Report: Many retailers failing to use big data
Big data can be “complex and messy,” but can also reveal important insights.
By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2014 -
UPDATE: American Apparel not budging, Charney increases stake
Ousted CEO Dov Charney reveals he's increased his stake in his company to more than 42%.
By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2014 -
Wanelo snags prominent spot at Nordstrom
The site’s app has become an instant sensation with fickle teen shoppers.
By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2014 -
Dollar General CEO announces retirement
The discount retailer’s chairman and CEO Rick Dreiling will retire in 2015, or sooner if a successor is found before then.
By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2014 -
Canadian Supreme Court rules Wal-Mart store closing unlawful
The retailer violated Quebec’s labor code when it shut down a store during labor negotiations in 2005.
By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2014 -
Salesforce unveils Salesforce1 for retail
The platform aims to give companies customer-oriented sets of data to build relationships across all channels.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2014 -
Teen retailer Journeys expands location analytics program
The successful pilot program will be introduced in more than 1,000 stores.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2014
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