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Amazon Fires Minnesota Affiliates
June 20, 2013

Sales tax legislation strikes again! Amazon.com is terminating its contracts with affiliates in Minnesota effective June 30, 2013, thanks to a bill passed in May. The state is home to retail chains

Rite Aid improves profits as sales slip
June 20, 2013

CAMP HILL, Pa. โ€” Rite Aid reported profits for the third consecutive quarter, as it launched the largest extension to date to its loyalty card program and continued growing the latest iteration of...

Nike Names Sprunk COO, Says Denson to Retire
June 20, 2013

Nike Inc. promoted Eric Sprunk to chief operating officer and said Charlie Denson, president of the companyโ€™s flagship brand, will retire next year. Sprunk,...

Pier 1 Imports enjoys solid Q1
June 20, 2013

FORT WORTH, Texas โ€” Pier 1 Imports saw โ€œsignificantโ€ growth in sales and profit for the 15th consecutive quarter. The company reported net income of $20.3 million for the first quarter ended June...

Retailers Can Customize Photos in Facebook Ads
June 20, 2013

While people check in to Facebook to see what family and friends are up to and share their own news, marketers are eager to use the platform to get a message to just the type of users they're trying...

Tesco sets digital example for U.S. retailers
June 20, 2013

LONDON โ€” U.S. retailers can look across the pond to Tesco for some digital inspiration. The retailer is launching a new tablet app that will allow shoppers to sign up for its Tesco Clubcard. Tesco...