Target tests new delivery method for Shipt drivers

The initiative involves couriers bringing "brown box" shipments from stores to customers in locations lacking a sortation center.

Five Below names chief marketing officer, hints at ‘selective’ price adjustments

Jacob Hawkins is joining the company from Forever 21 as the discount retailer is looking at its core price points.

Retail’s home sector has yet to find steady ground

The category experienced both highs and lows since the pandemic hit. But as sales start to tick up once again, retailers face new challenges.

Walmart expands premium beauty options

The retail giant also announced the four brands that will participate in its third beauty accelerator program, Walmart Start.

Target adds 2,000 products to baby assortment

The revamp is the latest over the last year as the retailer focuses on newness to grow share across its merchandising portfolio.

Flat retail sales in February signal a tough 2025 as volumes fall

Consumers aren’t yet affected by the Trump administration’s on-again, off-again tariffs — but they’re spooked by them and wary of spending.

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Nike focuses on rightsizing key footwear styles as sales plunge 9%

Some analysts expected the retailer to take more drastic action on its oversold franchises, but CEO Elliott Hill still sees a place for the “beloved silhouettes.”

The Container Store CEO Satish Malhotra is out

The retailer begins its post-bankruptcy turnaround with much less debt, under leadership steeped in operations and transformation strategies.

US shoppers averaged $700 on TikTok Shop in the last year

Gen Z in particular uses the app’s shopping feature the most and increasingly trusts influencers, according to a report by Partner Centric of American consumers under 60.

Walmart creates a generative AI tool for merchants dubbed ‘Wally’

The tool is intended to help merchants complete time-consuming tasks like data entry and analysis.

Old Navy quietly debuts occasionwear

Prices start at about $25, answering demand for affordable dresses for weddings, parties and proms.

QVC Group taps media vet as chief growth officer

The live shopping pioneer hired Alex Wellen to steer its growth as it adapts to the ever-evolving social media and streaming era.

Amazon uses Big Spring Sale to promote Amazon Haul

As part of the event, which returns next week, the retail giant is offering 50% off purchases from its Temu-like competitor.

Klarna to displace Affirm as Walmart BNPL provider

The Swedish buy now, pay later business partnered with a Walmart-backed fintech to offer loans at the retail giant via a digital payments app.

Guess receives offer to go private

The offer came from an affiliate of WHP Global, which last year partnered with the denim brand to buy Rag & Bone.

How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future

Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.

Macy’s moves private label focus to the home with latest launch

Dubbed Arch Studio, the brand will feature bedding, bath, kitchenware and dinnerware products at a price point of $14 to $220.

Beyond sells majority stake in Zulily for $5M

Lyons Trading Company, owner of off-price retailer Proozy, is acquiring the brand. It’s Zulily’s fourth owner in two years.

Retailers deploy AI in pursuit of CX gains, loss prevention

Despite adoption plans, companies are grappling with system integration issues, a lack of training resources and frayed customer trust, according to Everseen.

Macy’s plots TV series on women who shaped department stores

The show, which still needs a showrunner and cast, will be based on Julie Satow’s best-selling historical novel.

The Weekly Closeout: Hanes jumps into athleisure, iRobot has ‘substantial doubts’ about its future

The underwear brand launched Hanes Moves, while the Roomba creator said the company is undergoing a strategic review.

Kohl’s introduces 2 private label home brands

Most products in the Miryana and Mingle & Co. lines are priced under $50 as the company places emphasis on value. 

In the battle of Saks vs. customers, vendors and Dallas — Nordstrom wins

Trouble from Texas to New York has created an opportunity for Saks Global's rivals, and led one analyst to call for new leadership.

Forever 21 blames latest bankruptcy on competition from Temu, Shein

The fast-fashion retailer made it through the pandemic but struggled against cheap duty-free goods from China, as inflation strained consumers.

Hudson’s Bay plans to liquidate

With no deal on deck, the iconic Canadian retailer will likely go out of business by June, shuttering all stores and laying off 9,000-plus employees.