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Target's new CIO has major tech security credentials
The new hire is part of Target's strategy to recover from a major data breach late last year.
By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2014 -
Columbia Sportswear to buy activewear brand PrAna Living
The acquisition allows Columbia to expand beyond its winter sports and outdoor lifestyle focus.
By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of DHLTrendlineInside retail supply chains
Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management.
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Wal-Mart Stores to bring customers auto insurance
This is the latest financial service to be available through the retailer’s stores and website.
By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2014 -
CB2 taps Pinterest users to decorate an apartment
The home goods retailer rented a New York apartment and is asking Pinterest users for their help in furnishing it.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014 -
Forever 21 speeding up fast fashion with F21 Red
The fast-fashion retailer is introducing a brand with even cheaper clothing.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014 -
Twitter's 'Website Card' aims to drive users to retail sites
The social media network’s new ad unit helps marketers by providing eye-catching content.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014 -
Many shoppers access websites or mobile, then go to the store
Some abandoned shopping carts on retailer websites may actually be serving as wish lists for brick-and-mortar shopping.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014 -
Rite Aid buys health clinic chain
The purchase of a Texas chain of health care clinics strengthens the drugstore company’s efforts to compete as a provider.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Bangladesh: One year later
The retail clothing industry was shaken by the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh. One year later, Retail Dive looks at different players dedicated to reform.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014 -
Bitcoin value falls in the face of more regulations
With China and other countries stepping up regulations, bitcoin exchanges are forced to respond.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
DKNY adopts unique new wearable app
The technology allows smartphone users to identify apparel and accessories with an embedded chip.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
CVS to offer insurance premium payment service
The drugstore retailer continues its move into a range of health care services.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
Wet Seal abandoning Arden B brand
The company said it would phase it out and revamp stores as Wet Seal Plus or Wet Seal locations.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
Aeropostale takes H&M to court over trademark infringement
The U.S. teen clothing retailer isn’t taking H&M’s “Live Love Dream” items lightly.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
QueVision harnesses data to cut checkout lines
An infrared camera system predicts checkout needs so customer wait times can be curtailed.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2014 -
Canadian office supply retailer shuttering doors after 132 years
OfficeMax Grand & Toy, now owned by Office Depot Inc., will continue to sell online.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2014 -
Falling gun sales hit Cabela's bottom line again
The retailer insists its fundamentals are strong even as Q1 same-store sales plummeted.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2014 -
Ireland's Penneys to open in the US as Primark
The clothing retailer will launch in Boston’s historic Filene’s location.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2014 -
Amazon Prime inks deal with HBO
The move greatly boosts content available through the retail giant’s streaming entertainment service.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2014 -
Sunglass Hut's future's so bright, it's gotta wear Shaded
The retailer is introducing kiosks with new designs and opportunities for customer interaction.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2014 -
Survey finds most shoppers say no to in-store tracking
Even mobile app users have been slow to adapt to in-store mobile shopping technologies.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What a concept: The ultimate brick-and-mortar experience
Even retailers closing their doors are opening concept stores that promise customers something different.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2014 -
RadioShack EVP of stores resigns
Troy H. Risch, who joined the company a year ago, is leaving for undisclosed reasons.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2014 -
Amazon's sales drop when state tax collected
Yet the online retailer doesn’t oppose state sales tax collection like other e-retailers.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2014 -
Pregnant retail workers seek considerations
Workers at Pier 1 and Wal-Mart Stores are suing over lack of accommodations for their healthy pregnancies.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2014