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Saks Fifth Avenue's Data Leak, Rent the Runway Co-Founder Exits and More...

This week, thousands of Saks Fifth Avenue customers' personal data was made available online, Jennifer Fleiss departs Rent the Runway and Wal-Mart launches a tech incubator in Silicon Valley.

Technology

Saks Fifth Avenue's Data Leak, Rent the Runway Co-Founder Exits and More...

This week, thousands of Saks Fifth Avenue customers' personal data was made available online, Jennifer Fleiss departs Rent the Runway and Wal-Mart launches a tech incubator in Silicon Valley.


News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Launches Tech Incubator to 'Reshape Retail Experience'

The Silicon Valley incubator will be called 'Store No. 8', a reference to a Wal-Mart location where the company experimented with new store layouts.

News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Launches Tech Incubator to 'Reshape Retail Experience'

The Silicon Valley incubator will be called 'Store No. 8', a reference to a Wal-Mart location where the company experimented with new store layouts.


News & Analysis

Wal-Mart's Bid to Challenge Amazon Helped by Online Surge

Wal-Mart posted its third straight quarter of double-digit online growth, which helped its holiday results top estimates.

News & Analysis

Wal-Mart's Bid to Challenge Amazon Helped by Online Surge

Wal-Mart posted its third straight quarter of double-digit online growth, which helped its holiday results top estimates.


Retail

In US, Retailers Up Fight Against Republican Tax Proposal

More than 100 companies including LVMH, Nike and Target, as well as the National Retail Federation, are launching a new coalition to fight a Republican Party proposal on how imports to the US get taxed.

Retail

In US, Retailers Up Fight Against Republican Tax Proposal

More than 100 companies including LVMH, Nike and Target, as well as the National Retail Federation, are launching a new coalition to fight a Republican Party proposal on how imports to the US get taxed.


News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Offers Free Two-Day Shipping in Latest Attempt to Compete With Amazon

Free shipping will replace 'Shipping Pass', Wal-Mart's existing two-day shipping program that charges shoppers an annual membership fee of $49.

News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Offers Free Two-Day Shipping in Latest Attempt to Compete With Amazon

Free shipping will replace 'Shipping Pass', Wal-Mart's existing two-day shipping program that charges shoppers an annual membership fee of $49.


Retail

US Department Stores Steady Profitability — Even as Sales Slide

US department store chains have used layoffs, store closings and cutbacks to maintain one aspect of stability: profit margins.

Retail

US Department Stores Steady Profitability — Even as Sales Slide

US department store chains have used layoffs, store closings and cutbacks to maintain one aspect of stability: profit margins.


Retail

Wal-Mart to Add 10,000 Retail Jobs in the US

The company plans $6.8 billion in capital investments in the US in the coming fiscal year.

Retail

Wal-Mart to Add 10,000 Retail Jobs in the US

The company plans $6.8 billion in capital investments in the US in the coming fiscal year.


News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Crime Epidemic Comes Under Fire From Labour Activists

Making Change at Wal-Mart, a labour group backed by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, will start running television ads this week in four media markets and has been handing out fliers to customers in 20 cities.

News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Crime Epidemic Comes Under Fire From Labour Activists

Making Change at Wal-Mart, a labour group backed by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, will start running television ads this week in four media markets and has been handing out fliers to customers in 20 cities.


Retail

Black Friday’s Slow Death Drags On as Shoppers Migrate Online

E-commerce orders surged on Thanksgiving, the day before Black Friday, eliminating the need for shoppers to wait in long lines and fight for deals at physical shops.

Retail

Black Friday’s Slow Death Drags On as Shoppers Migrate Online

E-commerce orders surged on Thanksgiving, the day before Black Friday, eliminating the need for shoppers to wait in long lines and fight for deals at physical shops.


Retail

Holiday Price War Intensifies as Wal-Mart, Target Pursue Amazon

As Black Friday ushers in the year-end shopping rush, chains are touting larger price cuts than in 2015 — a gamble that maintaining market share is worth squeezing margins.

Retail

Holiday Price War Intensifies as Wal-Mart, Target Pursue Amazon

As Black Friday ushers in the year-end shopping rush, chains are touting larger price cuts than in 2015 — a gamble that maintaining market share is worth squeezing margins.