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Pottery Barn aims to extend life of products through Renewed line

Through a partnership with The Renewal Workshop, the home goods retailer makes its play in the growing resale market.

August retail rebound hampered by uncertainty

A faltering economy and persistent pandemic are polarizing consumers, hindering spending and jeopardizing the holidays.

Lowe's sees biggest social media lift from New York Fashion Week

While the event experienced less engagement due to the pandemic, the retailer received more social media mentions than top designers, Talkwalker found.

Oracle, Walmart deal for TikTok tentatively approved, paving way for digital shakeup

The proposed company will leverage Walmart's e-commerce, fulfillment and payment services while setting up a showdown with major digital platforms.

Retail sales crack under pressure in August

Apparel sales tanked again, as some retailers fared better than others in a period shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic.

UPDATED: Sept. 16, 2020 at 12:56 p.m.

FullBeauty's $41M bid wins Catherines plus brand at auction

The offer more than doubles a stalking horse bid from plus e-retailer City Chic. Bankrupt owner Ascena also says it will close 23 more Justice stores.

Patagonia escalates activism with voting rights push before elections

While marketing around advocacy and environmentalism is growing, few brands have challenged public officials in such a direct way.

The running list of 2020 retail bankruptcies

Century 21 is the latest retailer forced into Chapter 11 as a result of the pandemic. The off-pricer plans to liquidate its 13 stores.

UPDATED: Sept. 14, 2020 at 10:28 a.m.

Walmart revamps store teams, raises some wages

The retailer is adding responsibilities to three key leadership roles and boosting wages for some 165,000 employees while also nixing bonuses. 

Chewy's new limited-SKU warehouse is just for volume surges

The DTC pet brand is banking on a new kind of fulfillment center, plus automation, to keep lowering fulfillment unit costs. 

Amazon's product quality woes extend beyond its Marketplace

The e-commerce giant is facing Congressional scrutiny after a CNN report that several of its AmazonBasics products present serious safety hazards.

Google's new search features let shoppers see curbside, in-store pickup offerings

The tech giant has made changes to accommodate shifts in shopping behavior based on spikes from searches for "safe shopping" and pickup services.

A 'rocky' fall season lies ahead for retailers, Cowen says

Trip consolidation, spending changes, government action (or lack of) on the economy and the continued spread of COVID-19 make for many possibilities. 

Rent the Runway drops unlimited rental

The company's tweaks to its membership structure include three subscription options where consumers can receive up to four, eight or 16 items a month.

Torrid triples click-through rate from emails linked to personalized maps

Tailoring the retailer's emails to each recipient's location could drive foot traffic to stores impacted by the pandemic.

Kohl's cuts 15% of corporate staff

The layoffs are part of an effort to "further align its cost base in response to the business impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic," the retailer said.

Inside the store: Amazon's newest Go Grocery

The cashierless store in Redmond, Washington, highlights private label products and hints at the company's evolution as a physical retailer. 

Deloitte predicts tepid-to-modest holiday sales growth

How consumers spend during the upcoming season depends much on COVID-19 and the efforts to slow it. 

Amazon launches luxury channel with Oscar de la Renta

The e-commerce giant may capture young fashion consumers who value its convenience, if it can recruit the brands they crave, experts say.

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Retail Therapy: Babe Wine resolves live sports FOMO with new candles

The brand's latest product drop was inspired by in-person football games and includes scents like Hashtag Field Goal, Jockstrap and $18 Nachos.

Study: 20% of retailers 'dependent' on the holidays to survive

To cope with the threats of coronavirus and fewer in-store shoppers, retailers are implementing safety measures and investing in curbside pickup.

Macy's parade is on, but only on television

The pandemic forced the retailer to work with New York City officials to figure out how to safely stage the event in and around Herald Square.

FedEx will ring in new year with price hikes, surcharges

FedEx Express, Ground and Freight will increase shipping rates by about 4.9% or more starting Jan. 4, 2021.

In deal with Apple, CVS clients get temporary access to new fitness feature

CVS CEO Larry Merlo also gave an update at Morgan Stanley's annual healthcare conference on its conversion of retail locations to HealthHUBs.

Dressbarn to offer contactless returns

Now that it's based online, the retailer aims to provide customers with an in-person option via its new partner, Happy Returns.