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Marketing

‘Smart Mannequins’ Are Watching You, and Sending You Photos

In a bid to lure shoppers away from the Internet and back into brick-and-mortar stores, retailers are giving mannequins a high-tech upgrade.

By Laura Entis

Building a Business

Want to Land a Massive Retail Deal? Be Careful What You Wish For.

By Adina Grigore

Building a Business

Shoppers Skeptical of Black Friday Deals

By Krystina Gustafson

Building a Business

This Software Company Wants to Help Retailers Compete Against Amazon

By Joe Lindsey

Business News

Sam’s Club to Offer Health Care, Payroll and Legal Services for Small Businesses

The warehouse retailer teamed with Aetna, Execupay and LegalZoom on a new suite of services for business members.

By Geoff Weiss

Building a Business

The Retail Giants That Disappeared

From Circuit City to KB Toys, a look at the popular stores that went bust over the last 25 years.

By Courtney Reagan

Business News

Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Will Not Take on the Company’s Board

Instead, he will sell half his shares to a private-equity firm.

By Laura Entis

Marketing

How a Tax Return Helped This Entrepreneur Land a Successful Brand

After leaving her job, almost getting sued and landing a spot on Good Morning America, Lauren Thom found success as a New Orleans retailer.

By Melanie Spring

Business News

Amazon Wants a Hit Series of Its Own

For the second year in a row, Amazon is utilizing a crowdsourcing model to determine which of 10 series pilots currently available for live streaming will ultimately be given the green light.

By Geoff Weiss

Tech

Why Businesses Will Like PayPal’s Updated Checkout Process

The payment processing company has moved to a simpler 'in-context' checkout system.

By Laura Entis

Business Accounting

Men’s Wearhouse to Jos A. Bank: We’re Suited for Each Other, and Here’s $1.5 Billion to Prove It

With its stock at a five-year high, men's apparel retailer Men's Wearhouse has decided to turn the tables on its smaller rival.

By Brian Patrick Eha

Marketing

How to Make The Most of This Year’s Ultra-Short Holiday Shopping Season

With Thanksgiving falling so late in November, there are fewer precious shopping days this year. For retailers, this means having to be extra creative to get customers through the door.

By Catherine Clifford

Marketing

REI Ditches Its Lifetime Warranty: Good or Bad Idea?

Rugged outfitter REI recently jettisoned its lifetime warranty -- putting an end to being able to return decades-old camping gear. Think it'll be a good strategy for the retailer?

By Diana Ransom

Building a Business

Following Weeks of Delays, East Coast Shipping en Route to Normalcy

Retailers that depend on goods shipped to the Port of New York and New Jersey have been tearing their hair out in recent weeks. But there's smooth sailing ahead.

By Brian Patrick Eha