Amazon’s big day hits kick-off snagAmazon’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. 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: 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. 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. To gauge retail growth, follow the warehouses Prime logistics rents — the top prices for quality warehouse and distribution center space — ratcheted up by 100 basis points in the year ending March 31. Ace is the place for new CMO Ace Hardware Corp. appointed Kim Lefko to the position of senior VP, chief marketing officer. Target honored with energy award Target Corp. is committed to energy efficiency. Survey: Back-to-school shoppers starting early The back-to-school shopping season keeps kicking in earlier and earlier. The top 10 U.S. online retailers are… When it comes to the U.S. e-commerce market, one retailer is leaving the competition in the dust. First Previous 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 Next Last