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Ashley Stewart has named a fashion retail veteran as its new chief executive.

A new consumer survey indicates that roughly half of consumers respond to social media as a marketing and commerce channel.

Starbucks Corp. is launching a new initiative to support small businesses and community development projects in minority areas.

Merchandise returns totaled approximately 10.6% of total U.S. retail sales last year.

Walmart will launch a fintech start-up designed to develop and offer “modern, innovative and affordable financial solutions.”

Amazon came out on top in an annual study of the U.S. grocery market.

Explosive growth in e-commerce has shaken up the retail industry, challenging traditional brands to find new ways to digitally engage customers.

Staples is looking to acquire rival Office Depot for the third time. 

The re-invention of its business platform that helped win PREIT a swift exit from Chapter 11 protection in December will see one of its first executions at Moorestown Mall in the Philadelphia metro area.

Bed Bath & Beyond is making a major push into the omnichannel commerce space as part of its turnaround strategy.