Cybersecurity legislation moves through Congress

Several bills addressing data sharing, privacy protection, and cybersecurity measures appear to have broad support and a good chance of becoming law.

By Daphne Howland • March 25, 2015

Standard General ups its bid in RadioShack bankruptcy auction

But the process may be held up by objections filed by two states and AT&T over the retailer’s bankruptcy sale of customer data.

By Daphne Howland • March 25, 2015

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The state of loss prevention in retail

The types of losses attributed to retail theft has become more apparent — as is the need for more in-depth reporting and prevention strategies. 

By Retail Dive staff

Sephora upgrades loss prevention systems

The beauty retailer will add IP cameras, digital video recorders, alarm panels, and electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag systems at all stores. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 24, 2015

RadioShack auction slowed by Standard General's bid terms

The auction continues Tuesday as hedge fund Standard General works to get its credit bid accepted.

By Daphne Howland • March 24, 2015

Study says many mobile apps vulnerable to cyberattack

The IBM/Ponemon study found that the pressure to regularly produce apps is making companies take shortcuts on data security. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 20, 2015

Hedge fund says its bid could save RadioShack stores

But Standard General’s offer for next week's auction is being challenged by other RadioShack lenders.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2015

Target agrees to settle breach lawsuit for $10M

The retailer has proposed to pay victims of its massive 2013 data hack up to $10,000 each. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 19, 2015

DSW beats expectations on e-commerce push

But the retailer is finding that ship-from-store is expensive and will tweak how it fulfills online orders from stores, its CEO says.

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2015

Target opens up its returns window to attract shoppers

Despite cost-cutting measures elsewhere, the retailer seems to be trying to please customers by allowing a year for returns on many items.

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2015

Sears suppliers said to grow uneasy

The iconic retailer’s struggles have been widely known for a while, but some vendors are not sure about its comeback, reports MarketWatch.

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2015

Bed Bath & Beyond ending generous return policy

Shoppers without a receipt will be dinged 20% off their total, but the retailer will continue to take expired coupons.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2015

Lumber Liquidators CEO: 'Confident' products are safe

The lumber company says it understands that consumers are alarmed by a damning 60 Minutes report, but says that better testing reveals that there’s little problem with its laminate.

By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2015

UPDATE: Consumer safety watchdog looking into Lumber Liquidators

The Consumer Product Safety Commission confirmed that it has requested the test results of a damning journalism report by 60 Minutes, which sent the retailer's stock into an even deeper dive.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2015

Apple Pay security questioned by multiple reports

Reports of stolen identities and fraudulent charges reveal a major flaw that will need to be addressed by banks and credit-card companies, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2015

Retailers hit hard by February weather: Reports

But retailers’ omnichannel efforts are indeed paying off in their physical stores, according to Euclid’s monthly benchmark report.

By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2015

Victoria's Secret flies above port problems

The retailer's use of air freight has helped it escape issues resulting from West Coast port backlogs.

By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2015

Court revives Macy's case against J.C. Penney over Martha Stewart

At issue are certain provisions of J.C. Penney's merchandising contract with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2015

Retailers adopting digital tech without adequate security: PwC

While many retail CEOs say mobile technologies, data mining, and analytics are key to success, retailers are implementing new technologies before securing them.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2015

Apple ordered to pay $533M in patent infringement case

The verdict shows that patent trolls are still a problem for retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2015

Retailers take the brunt of cyber-hacks: Report

And despite hacks that should lead to increased security measures, retailers still remain vulnerable.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2015

American malls on alert after terror threats

A video threatening U.S. and other Western malls put their emergency preparedness plans into gear over the weekend.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2015

Agreement reached in West Coast ports dispute: Now what?

On Friday, dock workers and shippers finally reached a tentative compromise. Now it's time to tackle the backlog. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2015

Judge rules against American Express in antitrust case

More bad news for the credit card company, but good news for retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2015

The real cost of a data breach

Retailers spend lots of money making good on compromised records after a breach. But the erosion of trust could cost them even more. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 12, 2015

West Coast ports shut down

Shippers say workers have slowed things down so much that they don’t want to pay them, as the union emphasizes that workers are not on strike.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2015