Ex-NFL player: Shoppers, you’re getting ripped off
After hanging up his football cleats, one former NFL player set out to solve a problem he sees in traditional retail.
Jeweler Tiffany’s sales drop 5.6% in holiday quarter
Tiffany’s sales fell 5.6 percent as a strong dollar hurt tourist spending at its stores in the United States and ate into revenue from other markets.
BYOCup, fill with 7-Eleven Slurpee
To celebrate the frozen drink’s 50th birthday, 7-Eleven is letting customers fill their own containers for just $1.50.
One big flaw in department stores’ comeback plan
Department stores have been flooding the off-price space. But signs have emerged that it’s a tough place to compete.
Teen retailer’s shares halved, turnaround falls flat
Aéropostale shares tumbled nearly 50 percent, hours after the company reported a wider quarterly loss.
Ikea recalls lamps over possible shock risk
The Swedish company is recalling three models of lamps over possible risk of electric shock.
Nike’s first mass-produced ‘self-lacing’ sneaker
Nike has launched the HyperAdapat 1.0, which it says is the first “self-lacing” mass-produced shoe of its kind.
Restoration Hardware woes may be more than a hiccup
An analyst is questioning just how severe an impact Restoration Hardware’s chronic out-of-stocks could have on its brand equity.
Apollo Global nears $1.3B deal for Fresh Market
Apollo Global is near a deal to buy Fresh Market for more than $1.3 billion, sources tell Reuters.
These brands are surprise winners with Chinese tourists
China may be slowing down but Chinese holidaymakers are still shopping, benefiting some unexpected brands.
Amazon wants the patent for pay-by-selfie
First, Amazon patented one-click purchasing buying. Now it wants a patent for pay-by-selfie.
US retail sales dip; Barclays slashes GDP view
Retail sales fell less than expected in February, but a downward revision in January led Barclays to slash its GDP view.
Lord & Taylor settles deceptive ad charges
The FTC charges that Lord & Taylor deceived consumers by paying for an article in Nylon magazine without disclosing its role.
Luxe swap: What’s driving the high-end switch-up
With high-end retailers under pressure, those brands that cater to “aspirational” consumers are starting to gain steam.
It may be time to say goodbye to rock-bottom prices
The latest batch of government reports shows consumers are finally spending more on clothes.
They’re selling what?! Retailers’ biggest blunders
Click through to see some of retail’s biggest gaffes over the years.
How to hack your work wardrobe
For four years, one woman wore the exact same white shirt and black pants combo to work. Now, she can’t imagine working any other way.
This overlooked retailer crushed the competition
In an environment where comparable sales gains of 5% are considered robust, one retailer blew away the competition.
Dollar General’s quarterly sales rise 7%
Dollar General’s quarterly sales rose 7 percent as demand increased for items such as candy and snacks, perishables, tobacco, and food.
Men’s Wearhouse parent closing 250 stores
Tailored Brands says it’s closing roughly 250 stores this year, including 80 or 90 full-price Jos A. Bank stores.
Lonely Barbie marks unhappy birthday as sales dip
Barbie is 57 years old and Mattel has had a hard time keeping her relevant.
These retail zombies are showing signs of life
Several teen retailers are showing signs that they’re finally starting to recapture some of their mojo.
What hammocks are saying about consumers
According to The NPD Group, an unseasonably warm winter didn’t just take a bite out of outerwear sales.
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