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Deckers streamlines supply chain
May 14, 2013

OAKLAND, Calif. โ€” Global footwear company Deckers Outdoor Corporation, known for its Ugg and Teva brands, has selected the GT Nexus platform to improve supply chain collaboration and visibility. The cloud-based platform eliminates manual processes,...

Men's Wearhouse Revamps E-Commerce Site
May 14, 2013

Menโ€™s Wearhouse has launched a revamped version of its e-commerce site which features upgrades and personalized features that improve the overall online shopping experience, from browsing to buying. Among the siteโ€™s new features are

After Tragedy, Wal-Mart Enhances Safety Standards
May 14, 2013

Wal-Mart said Tuesday that it would conduct in-depth safety inspections at all 279 of the factories it works with in Bangladesh and will publicly release the findings, as pressure mounts on retailers to ensure worker safety after April's deadly building...

Online sales tax faces tougher opposition in U.S. House
May 14, 2013

Although The Marketplace Fairness Act, or S. 743 - which would enable states to require most online sellers to collect such taxes - overwhelmingly on May 6 by a vote of 69 to 27, the bill faces a tougher road in the Republican-led House. Consumers in...

Retail import growth projected to slow over summer
May 14, 2013

Washington, D.C. -- Import volume at the nationโ€™s major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.3% in May over the same month last year, but growth could trickle to a standstill by the end of the summer, according to the monthly Global Port...

Foot traffic, sales trends bolster Five Belowโ€™s Q1
May 14, 2013

PHILADELPHIA โ€” Teen discounter Five Below increased its first quarter profit forecast as sales for the period increased 33% to $95.6 million and same store sales advanced 4.2%. "Our fiscal first quarter played out much as we had expected. Once the...

Shoppers Who Use Mobile More Spend More In Store
May 14, 2013

While it may seem counterintuitive, Google data shows shoppers who use mobile actually more spend more in store. And it doesn't just apply to high ticket or complex items like appliances and electronics. Google said that in every industry it looked at,...

Stein Mart Invests $3 Million in E-Com Relaunch
May 14, 2013

Following strong sales performance in 2012, Stein Mart is sinking $3 million into its e-commerce business, transitioning from third-party fulfillment operations to company-owned DCs.

Dollar General seeks 10K new hires in May
May 14, 2013

Goodlettsville, Tenn. โ€“ Dollar General plans to hire 10,000 new employees this month. As part of the effort, the discount retailer will host a nationwide career fair at 170 locations in 40 states on May 18. โ€œWith the long term career opportunities...

Judge OKs $40M Class-Action Settlement Over Skechers Shoes; Ads Claimed They Aided Weight Loss
May 14, 2013

A federal judge approved a $40 million class-action settlement Monday between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles. U.S. District Judge Thomas B. Russell in Louisville approved the deal, which covers more than 520,000 claims. About 1,000 people eligible for coverage by the settlement opted not to take part.