Retail
Retailers Urge Check On Trump For Tariff Relief
The NRF is turning to Congress to blunt administration trade moves.
Retail
Retail
Amazon Rumor du Jour: Home Insurance
Amazon is already looking beyond a household robotics program for a possible tie-in with home insurance sales.
Retail
Inside Walmart’s Best-Laid Consumer Tech Plans
More laptops, TVs, brand names … and floor space in store.
Blogs
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
Retail
Walmart Launches Shop-By-Text Concierge Service
The discount chain unveils the first fruits of its Store No 8 skunkworks operation.
Financial
Sears Q1 Losses Widen
Like a slow-motion suicide, Sears started its new fiscal year by sinking deeper.
Products
The Largest Independent Verizon Dealer Just Got Larger
TCC parent Round Room continues its buildout by buying Wireless Advantage.
Retail
Target’s Heyday: 1st In-House Tech Brand Arrives Next Month
The collection includes boldly patterned headphones and accessories for $60 and under.
Retail
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.
Retail
Best Buy Takes ‘Total Tech Support’ Pilot National
See what Geek Squad has up its short sleeve.
Industry
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.
Retail
Amazon Adds New Prime Benefit: Whole Foods Discounts
The e-tailer is further leveraging its Whole Foods physical footprint.
Retail
Tech & Appliance Retail Sales Edged Up 1.7% In April
Sales were spurred by the stimulative effect of tax cuts, the NRF said.
Retail
Sears To Consider Kenmore Buyout Bid
Forms special committee to mull chairman Eddie Lampert’s offer
Retail
All Ears On ListenUp For ‘Music Matters’ Showcase
Colorado's acclaimed A/V specialist presented audio the Rocky Mountain way.
Retail
Best Buy Updates Logo, Launches Blue Shirt Marketing Campaign
TWICE isn’t the only industry entity to update its logo.
Retail
Brick-And-Mortar’s Next Big Challenge
Could VR-armed digital assistants make showrooms obsolete?
Retail
Amazon Offering Amazin’ Deals For Mother’s Day
Amazon is discounting much of its proprietary tech for mom.
Retail
Gramophone Playing A New Tune
An acclaimed A/V dealer is shedding light on kitchen and bath design.
Retail
Amazon Adds Echo Dot For Kids, Keyless Deliveries To Cars
An extra $30 buys you a complimentary subscription service, a two-year warranty and a childproof Dot case.
Retail
Lampert Offers To Take Kenmore, Stores & Service Units Off Sears’ Hands
His ESL hedge fund could close on Kenmore in 90 days.
Retail
Consumers Ponying Up For Cutting-Edge Tech
They want it all, they want it now — and they’ll pay for it
Retail
Amazon Prime Exceeds 100 Million Subs
CEO Jeff Bezos reveals number in letter to shareholders
Products
Best Buy Joins Amazon As 3rd-Party Seller For New Fire TVs
Models will be sold under Toshiba, Insignia brands
Retail
Walmart Teases New Website Design
The revamped Walmart.com will be colorful, cleaner and more customized.
Keeping Current
Best Buy Back In Expansion Mode
The retailer is opening its first new store in seven years.
Retail
Driving Revenue Through Convenience and Hospitality
You will never, ever meet a retailer who says, “I’m making enough money now, thanks! I don’t need additional revenue!” No, every retailer in...
Retail
Walmart Adding 500 Pickup Towers Paired With Amazon-Like Lockers
Says they will be available to 40% of U.S. consumers by the end of the year
Home Automation
Amazon’s Summer Tech Preview
A sneak peek at what the seller expects to be hot, hot, hot
Retail
Trump Gunning For Amazon: Report
The president is considering tax and antitrust actions against the e-tailer.
Retail
Walmart Hands Off TV Installs To Handy
Walmart has tapped nationwide service provider Handy to handle in-home TV mounting and furniture assembly.
Retail
Amazon Cleared For Landing
A new patent removes a major hurdle from its aerial strategy: humans