-
Target will stop accepting personal checks next week. Are the payment method's days numbered?
Target says it will no longer accept personal checks from shoppers as of July 15. The Minneapolis-based discounter confirmed the move in a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday, citing “extremely low volumes” of customers who still write checks. It’s another sign of how a once ubiquitous payment method is going the way of outmoded objects like floppy disks...
-
Sam's Club Plus members to lose key perk in August
Free shipping will only be offered on “qualifying orders of $50 or more,” according to the wholesale giant.
-
Target to stop accepting personal checks as form of payment
Target is making a major change to how customers pay for goods at the store.
-
Target launches ‘baby' Stanley cups
The 14-ounce Stainless Steel Quencher Tumblers are almost sold out in major cities, including New York City, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
-
TJ Maxx and Marshalls store workers now wearing body cameras
TJX Companies, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, says the measure is also meant to keep customers and employees safe.
-
eBay will no longer accept American Express, citing ‘unacceptably high fees'
It’s a notable blow to American Express, whose customers are often the most attractive among merchants and spend the most money per month on their cards.
-
Walgreens to hold major summer sale, reducing prices on 1,300 products
The retailer joins the growing list of stores slashing prices on popular products this summer.
-
Why Target and McDonald's are cutting prices and offering deals
Target’s weak results show the fierce battle between retailers trying to outmatch each other on deals.
-
Target to lower prices on about 5,000 basic goods
Target plans to cut prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, from diapers to milk.
-
Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
Target, which operates roughly 2,000 stores, said Friday that the decision to offer Pride merchandise, including adult apparel, home products, food and beverage will be based on “guest insights and consumer research.”
-
Express closing four San Diego stores
Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as the fashion retailer looks to sell of the majority of its stores.
-
Express closing four San Diego stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The company said it planned to close 95 of its Express retail stores and all UpWest stores.
-
Federal trade commission sues to block $8.5 billion merger of Coach and Michael Kors
The Federal Trade Commission sued to block Tapestry, Inc.’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Ltd., saying that the deal would eliminate direct head-to-head competition between the fashion companies’ brands like Coach and Michael Kors in the so-called affordable luxury handbag arena.
-
Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, plans to close nearly 100 stores
The company said it planned to close 95 of its Express retail stores and all UpWest stores.
-
Lululemon to shutter Washington distribution center, lay off 128 employees after tripling warehouse footprint
Lululemon is shutting down its Washington distribution center and laying off 128 employees after it opened a massive new warehouse outside of Los Angeles.
-
Dollar stores have fallen on hard times
The dollar store has been a shopping staple for many lower-income Americans, but lately it’s been a struggle.
-
Crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending.
-
Ikea is cutting prices as inflation eases — and more could be on the way
Swedish retail giant IKEA has been cutting prices for some of its items as inflation eases and the cost of raw materials drop globally.
-
Online retailer Zulily says it will go into liquidation, surprising customers
The U.S. ecommerce company Zulily says it is closing down, surprising customers, after efforts to salvage the business failed.
-
Retailers are improving their delivery speeds, meaning good news for late holiday shoppers
Haven’t ordered any of your holiday gifts yet? Well, you might find solace in discovering some of America’s biggest retailers are working to increase their shipping speeds to please shoppers expecting faster and faster deliveries.