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Retailers turn to Supreme Court on swipe fees
A group of retailers is challenging new rules by the Federal Reserve granting banks the right to charge debit card swipe fees they say are too high.
By Daphne Howland • June 4, 2014 -
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Report calls for higher wages for women in retail
A U.S. think tank leapfrogs over the current debate on the minimum wage, saying that retail workers, especially women, need more to be lifted out of poverty.
By Daphne Howland • June 4, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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RadioShack needs more than cost-cutting: shareholders
The electronics retailer says its turn-around is going slowly.
By Daphne Howland • June 4, 2014 -
In a shift, Apple to allow bitcoin-using apps
The tech giant has changed its developer terms to allow “approved virtual currencies.”
By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2014 -
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Several retailers keep e-commerce tech in-house
The approach allows for tighter control of customer relationship management, the companies say.
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 -
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 -
Google unveils new tool to track consumer behavior
Enhanced Ecommerce is a data analytics tool designed for e-retailers.
By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Pop up! goes the retail
Pop-up stores have evolved to an innovative retail concept for businesses of all sizes.
By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2014 -
Costco not so hot on home delivery
The warehouse retailer wants consumers to keep shopping in its stores, frequently.
By Daphne Howland • May 30, 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 -
Old-fashioned catalogs work in new-fashioned ways
Even e-commerce retailers are sending more print catalogs to customers’ mailboxes.
By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2014 -
Report: Webrooming now beats showrooming
A great majority of consumers are now looking into products online before they go to a store.
By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2014 -
Study finds larger sales when consumers don't mix goods online
Shoppers on the web spend three times more on durable goods when shopping for them exclusively.
By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2014 -
Apple to buy Beats at slight discount
The move brings Apple a more established music-streaming service, high-fashion headphones, and two hip-hop execs.
By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2014 -
Target advised to oust majority of directors
The recommendation shows that boards of directors may be held more accountable for cybersecurity risks.
By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2014 -
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Nordstrom to unload credit card business
The department store is looking for a buyer for its private-label card.
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 -
Loyal customers stand by Sears
The floundering retailer is finding success with its Shop Your Way loyalty program.
By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2014 -
Target gets in the same-day delivery game
The retailer will also begin fulfillment from its stores to help speed up standard deliveries.
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 -
Amazon employs more robots to speed up fulfillment
As part of its fulfillment expansion, the e-commerce giant is taking advantage of its robotics company purchase.
By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2014
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