Heidi Chung Reporter Yahoo Finance August 11, 2019 After a turbulent week for stocks, the markets are facing another potentially volatile week as the trade war and key economic data take centerstage. Investors will be monitoring any additional escalations or developments regarding the U.S.-China trade war and currency war. Until last week, many economists were optimistic about the overall health of the U.S. economy. However, President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would be slapping 10% tariffs on the remaining $300 billion worth of Chinese goods has started to change some economists’ positions. (READ MORE)

Peerzada Abrar  |  Bengaluru Last Updated at August 8, 2019 22:37 IST

Flipkart has formed a strategic partnership with retailer Lifestyle that would help the Walmart-owned e-commerce company in its battle with rival Amazon to tap the booming fashion retail business in the country. The partnership is also expected to provide support to both companies in their competition from the yet to be launched e-commerce business of Reliance Industries. (READ MORE)

Zachary StutlerZacks August 7, 2019 The self-driving vehicle industry grows more competitive and advanced every day. Yet, with companies from Ford F and Uber UBER to Alphabet GOOGL all racing to commercialize large-scale autonomous driving, one self-driving startup seems ready to compete with the heavyweights in a potentially trillion-dollar industry. (READ MORE)

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Barneys New York may have bought itself more time after its recent bankruptcy filing, but that doesn't change the fact that, over the years, the luxury retailer has lost some of its relevance as one of New York's most revered, influential sources of newness in fashion. Even as the Madison Avenue flagship still stands, its popularity and cult status have been casualties of a rapidly changing landscape, which has left many other legacy retailers in the dust. (READ MORE)

AUGUST 6, 2019 • RICHARD STUBBINGS

In “After Magento 1, build something special,” my previous post, I suggested looking at alternatives to migrating to Magento 2. Support for Magento 1 will end in June 2020.

The first question in selecting a new platform is to decide if it’s worth the price. Set aside emotions. Does your ecommerce site make a decent profit? Will it make enough money to recoup the investment in a new platform? Does it have the potential to grow? (READ MORE)

August 7, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

The digital retailer Backcountry Edge just rebranded as Enwild. Will the new name mean a larger footprint from this scrappy Pennsylvania retailer?

In the works for more than 2 years, outdoor gear and apparel e-commerce retailer Backcountry Edge just rebranded. Now under the moniker “Enwild,” the digital player will lean into a video presence that publishes 700 product review and informative how-to videos annually.  (READ MORE)

By LISA SCHENCKER  and LAUREN ZUMBACH CHICAGO TRIBUNE| AUG 07, 2019 |4:15 PM Changing consumer habits have emptied malls, sent department stores into bankruptcy and transformed grocery stores. Now it’s the drugstore’s turn. On Tuesday, Walgreens disclosed it will close 200 U.S. stores. On Wednesday, CVS Health said it will slow the pace at which it opens new locations. (READ MORE)

Post By: Abinash Tripathy Forbes Councils Member

Forbes Technology Council COUNCIL POST | Paid Program Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation aren’t just for autonomous vehicles and smart speakers; retail executives believe that automation has the potential to boost their yearly revenue by nearly 10% . These capabilities range from AI-powered image searching   supply chain and forecasting automation  to in-store internet of things (IoT) and mobile integrations  automated pre- and post-sale customer assistance . While not every capability has the same impact on retailers’ bottom lines, the best digital-first strategies are the ones that streamline shopping — from discovery and purchase to post-sale — for customers and employees. That’s what retail therapy 2.0 is: digitally-driven retail processes that improve the lives of customers and retailers alike. (READ MORE)

PUBLISHED TUE, AUG 6 2019  1:21 AM EDT UPDATED TUE, AUG 6 2019  1:52 AM EDT By Lauren Hirsch@LAURENSHIRSCH

Barneys New York, an icon of New York retail, filed for bankruptcy early Tuesday morning, with a plan to significantly reduce its footprint, as it looks for a buyer to stave off liquidation. (READ MORE)

Jia Wertz Contributor ForbesWomen

In America, it can often seem as though most people’s mentality is “bigger is always better.” But that no longer seems to be the case when it comes to the retail industry. Recently many retailers are seeing more success with small-format stores, pop-up shops, and even mobile shops. (READ MORE)