Daily Retail Industry News

Amazon ruffles Canadian feathers with depot plan

Mar 11, 2010

Internet retailer Amazon.com has smashed up against Canadian pride in its efforts to open a distribution center in Canada, as booksellers grumble that it can't understand the role of Canadian culture.

Dollar General sues rival chain over colors

Mar 11, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Dollar General Corp. has filed a federal lawsuit against rival discount chain Fred's Inc., claiming the smaller company is using its trademark yellow and black colors.

Trooper Suffers Gun Shot Wound at Home of Fellow Trooper

Mar 11, 2010

ITALY The Department of Public Safety and the Texas Rangers are investigating, after a trooper suffered a gun shot wound at the home of another trooper.

Target launches first scannable mobile coupon program, frugalistas going wild

Mar 10, 2010

Target 's announced it is launching a scannable mobile coupon program -- the first of its kind.

Kilpatrick says he'd pay up if he could

Mar 10, 2010

Kwame Kilpatrick says his $1-million restitution has him sleepless in Southlake.

American Eagle closing Martin+Osa stores

Mar 10, 2010

A general view of atmosphere a Martin+Osa store at Fashion Island Mall on November 13, 2008 in Newport Beach, California.

AirTran Launches Fare Sale Through November

Mar 10, 2010

AirTran Airways announced a sale Tuesday with fares as low as $44 one way plus taxes and fees, although the discount carrier didn't say how many seats would be sold at the cheaper prices.

Dallas shooting suspect remains critical

Mar 10, 2010

Charges are still pending against a man suspected in the shootings of two men at a north Dallas financial services office.

Spring Break Diet Tips

Mar 10, 2010

Spartan Stores are a great first stop when you are getting ready for your Spring Break.

Kroger 4Q profit falls 27 percent; margins shrink

Mar 09, 2010

The Kroger Co.'s profit fell 27 percent in the fourth quarter, even as sales rose with a boost from the grocer's gasoline incentives for regular customers.

Publix recalls some seasoning mixes

Mar 09, 2010

Publix Super Markets, which has more than 1,000 stores in five Southern states, has voluntarily recalled four kinds of seasoning mixes that may possibly be contaminated with salmonella.

Amazon kills affiliate program in Colorado thanks to taxes

Mar 09, 2010

Amazon has pulled the plug on its affiliate program in Colorado thanks to a new state regulation on sales tax collection.

Jos. A. Bank brings back free suit promo

Mar 09, 2010

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. is bringing back a "risk free" promotion piggybacking off the nation's tough job market.

Bargain Shoe Retailer Payless To Launch Beauty Line

Mar 09, 2010

Photo: Getty Images Will the masses flock to Payless ShoeSource for bath and shower gel? This fall, the footwear giant will bring a comprehensive line of beauty products to 1,500 of its 4,500 stores.

Grand Canyon Offers Alt Spring Break

Mar 09, 2010

Northern Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park is offering college students a chance to volunteer at the park over spring break.

Wal-Mart Brings Back Goods as Shoppers Turn to...

Mar 08, 2010

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's biggest retailer, is bringing back some products it had removed from shelves last year as shoppers turn to competitors for a wider selection of merchandise.

Barnes & Noble hires Jonathan Shar as general manager for digital content

Mar 08, 2010

Book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc. said Monday it named Jonathan Shar general manager, digital newsstand and emerging content of its Web site.

Home Depot Sets Green Targets for 2015

Mar 08, 2010

Atlanta-based The Home Depot Inc. announced that it has reduced its U.S. store energy use by 2.6 billion kilowatt-hours since 2004, and that it will achieve a 20 percent reduction in kilowatt-hours per sq.

Panasonic, Best Buy to tie up on 3D TV sales

Mar 08, 2010

TOKYO: Panasonic Corp will tie up with the top U.S. electronics chain Best Buy Co to market and boost the sales of its 3D TVs in the United States, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.

Stop & Shop contract OK'd

Mar 08, 2010

Local Stop & Shop Supermarket workers voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to approve a new three-year contract with their employer, ending about two months of negotiations and avoiding a potential strike.