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  • Amazon Prime inks deal with HBO

    The move greatly boosts content available through the retail giant’s streaming entertainment service.

    By April 24, 2014
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    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 April 24, 2014
  • A customer using Happy Returns at an Ulta Beauty store Explore the Trendlineâž”
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    Trendline

    The state of retail returns

    Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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    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 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 April 24, 2014
  • RadioShack EVP of stores resigns

    Troy H. Risch, who joined the company a year ago, is leaving for undisclosed reasons.

    By 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 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 April 23, 2014
  • Skechers wins (and Nike loses) at the Boston Marathon

    The shoe brand took a chance on Meb Keflezighi, whom Nike had dropped due to his age.

    By April 23, 2014
  • Tisch scion invests in Sears

    Tommy Tisch plunked down $16 million to buy 475,000 shares in Sears Holdings.

    By April 22, 2014
  • Birchbox grabs $60 million in Series B funding

    The cosmetics e-retailer will use the funding for marketing, investments in m-commerce, and newer men’s services.

    By April 22, 2014
  • Lululemon has flimsy plans for growth, says analyst

    While fans seem satisfied with the company’s focus on quality and services, an investment analyst says it does little to gain new customers.

    By April 22, 2014
  • Bra fitting? There's an app for that

    Lingerie startup ThirdLove may have struck gold with a new app helping women find a better fit. 

    By April 22, 2014
  • Barnes & Noble founder sells off shares

    The bookselling chain’s stock value fell after chairman Leonard Riggio said he sold 3.7 million shares of his company.

    By April 21, 2014
  • Target fortifies subscription program

    The company has added several items and is applying a discount to all subscription orders in an effort to take on Amazon.

    By April 21, 2014
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    Study finds teens prefer stores

    The young demographic has a value mindset and likes to shop at retailers that have physical stores.

    By April 21, 2014
  • Dueling experts propose, smash Amazon-Sears rumor

    One side says an acquisition is a win-win, but others say it ain’t gonna happen.

    By April 21, 2014
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    Users trust retailers with data, somewhat

    While digital users trust retailers more than the government or marketers, they want more regulation to protect their data.

    By April 17, 2014
  • Photographer: price pressures contribute to poor factory conditions

    A photographer who covered the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh aims to educate consumers and retailers about the costs of low apparel prices.

    By April 17, 2014
  • Image-based search ads proliferating

    Pictures are beginning to drive paid search spending, and much of the growth is in m-commerce.

    By April 17, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    Heartbleed a mess for retailers

    The news that the encryption software needed by most e-commerce sites was compromised has sent the internet into a tizzy.

    By April 16, 2014
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    Levi Strauss & Co. bolsters e-commerce team

    The retailer is bringing on former Wal-Mart Stores executive Marc Rosen.

    By April 16, 2014
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    UK's Tesco to bring clothing retailer to US

    The world’s third-largest retailer is opening its F&F clothing stores in the U.S. after abandoning its American supermarket business.

    By April 16, 2014
  • Twitter to monitor tweets, help marketers

    With its acquisition of social data firm Gnip, the social network will be able to see more of what users are saying about companies and brands.

    By April 16, 2014
  • High expectations for new Banana Republic creative director

    Designer Marissa Webb replaces Simon Kneen, who left in December.

    By April 16, 2014
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    DSW expands with Yellow Box and Canada's Town Shoes

    The shoe retailer will open and operate Yellow Box stores as part of its growth strategy.

    By April 15, 2014