Retail
Amazon Vs. Retail: It Might Be Worse Than You Thought
Amazon could capture 5% of ALL U.S. retail sales this year
Christmas In July: CTA’s Holiday Crystal Ball
t’s hard to predict what’s happening next week, let alone next season, but Steve Koenig went out on a limb,
Best Buy Disconnecting From Vivint?
Best Buy has reportedly cut the cord with Vivint.
How Amazon Prime Day Floats All Tech Retail Boats
CE sites saw a 16% spike in Prime Day traffic last year
hhgregg’s Creditors Going After Former Officers, Directors
Management team can expect a mismanagement suit.
Black Friday In July Is Apparently A Thing
More than 50% of consumers to partake in summer sales
Walmart’s Virtual Shopping Tour Is Waiting To Take You Away
Perusing an apartment in 3D and VR
GameStop Details Plans To Grow ThinkGeek
GameStop aims to grow the toys and collectables arm of its business.
Amazon Launches Login For Teens
As part of its official back-to-school kickoff, Amazon has introduced a new way for teens to shop.
Supreme Court OKs Online Sales Tax Collection By States
The court overturned the Quill "nexus" requirement.
GameStop Confirms It’s Open To Offers
The No. 1 videogame chain is holding talks with potential buyers.
Tech & Appliance Dealers Lagged Retail Sector Last Month
CE and majap dealers eked out a 1.9 percent increase in May.
Macy’s Taps b8ta For In-Store Pop-Up Shops
And while it was at it, Macy's also took a minority stake in the business.
Half Of Online Shoppers Start At Amazon
An NPR/Marist poll finds e-tail and Amazon inextricably connected
Control4 Opens Certified Showrooms Worldwide
#C4Yourself Day marked with local celebs, interactive demos
Conn’s Back In The Black
The big-box chain just posted its fourth consecutive profitable quarter.
Retailers Urge Check On Trump For Tariff Relief
The NRF is turning to Congress to blunt administration trade moves.
Amazon Rumor du Jour: Home Insurance
Amazon is already looking beyond a household robotics program for a possible tie-in with home insurance sales.
Inside Walmart’s Best-Laid Consumer Tech Plans
More laptops, TVs, brand names … and floor space in store.
Why Best Buy’s ‘Total Tech Support’ Is Great News
The company’s paid 24/7 support offering sets a much-needed precedent for RMR service models in the connected home
Walmart Launches Shop-By-Text Concierge Service
The discount chain unveils the first fruits of its Store No 8 skunkworks operation.
Sears Q1 Losses Widen
Like a slow-motion suicide, Sears started its new fiscal year by sinking deeper.
The Largest Independent Verizon Dealer Just Got Larger
TCC parent Round Room continues its buildout by buying Wireless Advantage.
Target’s Heyday: 1st In-House Tech Brand Arrives Next Month
The collection includes boldly patterned headphones and accessories for $60 and under.
Best Buy Q1 Comps Soar 7.1%
Best Buy topped sales and earnings projections, but its share price was still punished for slower online growth.
Best Buy Takes ‘Total Tech Support’ Pilot National
See what Geek Squad has up its short sleeve.
JCPenney CEO Marv Ellison Leaving For Lowe’s
Ellison brings 12 years' experience at The Home Depot, where he was head of U.S. retail.
Amazon Adds New Prime Benefit: Whole Foods Discounts
The e-tailer is further leveraging its Whole Foods physical footprint.