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Retail giants, non-governmental organizations, academic experts, and the Environmental Protection Agency are banding together to reduce the social and environmental impacts of apparel and footwear products sold worldwide. 

Target posted an 11 percent gain in fourth-quarter profit thanks to strength in its retail division, a discount credit card program and a cleaned up credit card business.

Sears Holdings Corp.'s appointment of a new CEO rich in technology expertise but short on retail experience is leaving many wondering what direction the owner of the struggling Sears and Kmart stores is heading. The appointment of Lou D'Ambrosio came just hours before Sears reported another weak quarter, even though results from competitors Target Corp., Kohl's Corp. and Home Depot this week show shoppers are spending more.

RadioShack said its fourth-quarter net income fell by 25 percent, which was toward the low end of the company's already reduced guidance. The company reported net income of $57 million in the October to December period, down from $75.7 million a year ago.

Testing is one of the most important factors in driving conversion and elevating customer experiences. It turns insightful data into useful information. The e-tailing group and Amadesa recently conducted an online survey of 160 merchants, Testing Ready: The Merchant's Cheat Sheet for Testing and Targeting, to try and help them improve their testing experience.

Investors are betting they've found the next Diapers.com, Etsy or ModCloth, but instead of being a niche marketplace for baby products, crafts or independent designers, this one’s focused on natural and organic products.

Bernadette Clark used to visit Wal-Mart twice a week. Now it's twice a month. She got fed up last year when Wal-Mart stopped stocking some of her favorite brands and she couldn't count on low prices.

The definition of a grocery store has dramatically changed in recent years, especially with large retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target now a part of the mix.

Wounded by a slump that continues to batter department stores despite a recent surge in sales at other retailers, many large U.S. chains are putting stores within their stores. All are drawn to the idea that partnering with specialized retailers and manufacturers can help them fill holes in their product offerings and help them profit from hot trends more quickly.

Was one of your new year's resolutions to be more organized? To finally clear out the clutter in your office, closets, garage ... life? To have your home look like one of those Pottery Barn catalog spreads? You're not alone!