First Look: Casper at NordstromNordstrom is partnering with the online start-up that disrupted the mattress industry with its bed-in-a-box product. Retail sales post another gain in JuneConsumers boosted their spending in June, a move that contributed to the fifth consecutive month of retail sales gains. Amazon Watch: Weekly recap In addition to kicking off its fourth annual Prime Day sales extravaganza, Amazon made the headlines for several other stories. Here’s a rundown: Alberstons narrows loss in Q1 Ahead of its planned acquisition of Rite Aid, Albertsons' solid e-commerce and private label helped narrow its loss for the quarter. TechBytes: Three weapons in the online grocery delivery war The online grocery battle continues to heat up, and traditional supermarket operators are feeling the pressure. Analyst: Some warning signs in June sales The retail economy ended the first half of the year on a positive note with a strong set of June numbers. Gymboree reboots brand with new store concept, digital presence One of the few retailers to exit bankruptcy last year, Gymboree is giving its brand a makeover — just in time for the back-to-school season. Amazon’s big day hits kick-off snag Amazon’s Prime Day sale got off to a rocky start — one that kept customers from making purchases. The top barriers deterring consumers from joining loyalty programs are… As consumers increasingly limit their loyalty program participation, retailers need to step up their game to attract and retain members. Walmart reportedly eying switching credit card lenders Walmart is shopping around for a new credit card company. First Previous 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 Next Last