J.C. Penney to open in-store shops for men’s outdoor apparelJ.C. Penney is hoping to attract customers who live — or inspire to live — an outdoor lifestyle. Retail imports surging again ahead of more tariffsImports at the nation’s major retail container ports reached unusually high numbers before new tariffs on goods from China took effect on September 1 and are expected to surge again before another round of tariffs takes effect in December. GlassesUSA adds twist to popular virtual try-on trend GlassesUSA is providing artificial intelligence-based visual search and a “virtual mirror” to its mobile shopping experience. Our sneak preview of Philadelphia’s new Fashion District To Steve Gartner, an executive in CBRE’s Philadelphia office, it’s the re-birth of three blocks in Center City that was a retail mecca for a century before falling into disrepair. Walmart taps former Amazon exec for new digital role Walmart has appointed an Amazon veteran to a newly-created position supervising its use of data and technology. Dollar General in new expansion Dollar General’s retail footprint is getting closer to encompassing all 50 states. Amazon in big hiring initiative with 30,000 open jobs The e-tail giant is aggressively hiring full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees. Report: Google faces intense antitrust scrutiny Google is reportedly the subject of a probe including 50 state attorneys general. Nominations Open: CSA’s Top Women in Retail Tech Help Chain Store Age recognize the women helping to transform the retail industry through technology. Amazon Air to make relief flights to the Bahamas Amazon is using its air fleet to help support relief efforts in the Bahamas. First Previous 1532 1533 1534 1535 1536 Next Last