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Ben Unglesbee is a reporter with Retail Dive. Prior to joining Industry Dive, he covered retail, agribusiness and other industries as a reporter for the St. Louis Business Journal. He has also worked as a reporter for the Lawrence Journal-World, the Kansas City Star and the Capitol Forum, a Washington, D.C.-based news service that covers policy and regulatory affairs. A native Midwesterner, he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and English from the University of Kansas and a master’s in journalism from the University of Missouri.

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Destination Maternity considers possible sale after dismal Q2
Sept. 17, 2019
Walmart reimagines once-defunct Scoop as private label fashion line
Sept. 17, 2019
Fast and free: How shipping expectations are changing retail
Sept. 16, 2019
Charming Charlie IP sold for $1.1M in bankruptcy
Sept. 16, 2019
Can J.C. Penney's Jill Soltau pull off the ultimate retail Hail Mary?
Sept. 16, 2019
More than 7K stores have closed in 2019
Sept. 13, 2019
Bloomberg: FTC investigates Amazon's Marketplace practices
Sept. 11, 2019
GameStop sales down 14% as it outlines turnaround plan
Sept. 11, 2019
J.C. Penney eyes outerwear with apparel line, concept shops
Sept. 10, 2019
Target taking free loyalty program nationwide
Sept. 9, 2019
Fred's files for bankruptcy, plans to liquidate
Sept. 9, 2019
Target's back-to-school traffic hit 'torrid' pace in August
Sept. 6, 2019
After 'bleak' Q2, prospects dim for department stores
Sept. 5, 2019
Walmart to stop some ammunition sales in response to shootings
Sept. 4, 2019
Fred's CFO resigns
Sept. 3, 2019
J.C. Penney downgraded again by S&P
Aug. 30, 2019
Dollar stores in Q2: Dollar General taps new COO, Five Below eyes 150 new stores
Aug. 29, 2019
WSJ: Forever 21 nears bankruptcy
Aug. 29, 2019
Charming Charlie IP goes on the auction block
Aug. 28, 2019
Liberty Tax to buy beleaguered Sears Hometown's Outlet business for $133M
Aug. 28, 2019
L Brands hit with class action over financial disclosures
Aug. 27, 2019
Target and Disney partner to open 25 toy shops
Aug. 26, 2019
Overstock CEO steps down after 'Deep State' comments
Aug. 23, 2019
Ross posts 6% sales increase, opens 27 stores in Q2
Aug. 23, 2019
Dick's posts best comps since 2016
Aug. 22, 2019
Target barrels through Q2 as key strategies pay off
Aug. 21, 2019
Walmart's marketing chief to depart after a year on the job
Aug. 20, 2019
Avenue files for Ch. 11 with plans to sell e-commerce business
Aug. 19, 2019
When levees break: How retailers are preparing for a riskier natural world
Aug. 19, 2019
Revlon explores a sale
Aug. 16, 2019
J.C. Penney sued by Zumba over marketing campaign
Aug. 16, 2019
J.C. Penney in Q2: 'progress' or 'another slice of gloom'?
Aug. 15, 2019
Walmart sets pace for competitors with strong Q2
Aug. 15, 2019
Avenue to close all its stores
Aug. 13, 2019
Nike launches subscription for kids sneakers
Aug. 13, 2019
Neiman Marcus sued again over MyTheresa transfer
Aug. 12, 2019
Is Walmart doing enough to protect workers in its supply chain?
Aug. 12, 2019
Tariff whiplash is already taking a toll on retail
Aug. 5, 2019
GameStop to lay off 50 staffers
Aug. 2, 2019
Moody's: Despite Amazon's online dominance, retail as competitive as ever
Aug. 2, 2019
Target launches 'archives' collection highlighting design partnerships
Aug. 1, 2019
A.C. Moore names its next CEO
Aug. 1, 2019
J.C. Penney replaces head of stores
July 31, 2019
Amazon adds styling service to Prime Wardrobe
July 30, 2019
Coresight: Back-to-school sales to grow up to 2.5%
July 29, 2019
J.C. Penney added to Fitch's 'loans of concern' list
July 26, 2019
ModCloth launches outlet site
July 26, 2019
Private equity owners have killed 600K retail jobs, report says
July 25, 2019
Head of Gap's Athleta takes on exec role at Old Navy
July 24, 2019
Alibaba brings e-commerce platform to US businesses
July 23, 2019
Prime Day boosted store traffic for Amazon and rivals alike
July 22, 2019
Why dynamic and personalized pricing strategies haven't taken over retail — yet
July 22, 2019
Tru Kids, b8ta to open 2 Toys R Us stores in time for the holidays
July 18, 2019
Kohl's kicks off holiday hiring in July
July 17, 2019
Claire's hires Party City exec as CEO
July 17, 2019
Target brings in Facebook vet to lead tech ops
July 16, 2019
Barneys reportedly mulls bankruptcy as rent woes take toll
July 15, 2019
Former Payless CEO joins J.C. Penney's board
July 12, 2019
Charming Charlie's pending liquidation a reminder of bankruptcy's limits
July 12, 2019
Williams Sonoma brand chief stepping down
July 11, 2019
Levi's sales up 5% as DTC business posts double-digit growth
July 10, 2019
Stein Mart faces possible Nasdaq delisting
July 9, 2019
Amazon can be held liable for Marketplace sales, court rules
July 9, 2019
Bloomberg: Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike in Minnesota
July 8, 2019
Retail group urges antitrust scrutiny of Amazon, Google
July 3, 2019
Recode: Walmart faces $1B e-commerce loss, may sell ModCloth
July 3, 2019
Consumer sentiment fell in June amid tariff threats
July 1, 2019
Ex-Toys R Us employees win $2M severance agreement
June 28, 2019
Walmart hit with trademark suit by airline over Jetblack name
June 26, 2019
Target aims at Amazon as it preps for another Prime Day melee
June 26, 2019
David's Bridal hires new CEO
June 25, 2019
Destination Maternity slashes jobs as it tries to contain costs
June 25, 2019
Sears Hometown bleeds money and sales ahead of acquisition
June 24, 2019
Can a new owner rewrite the story of Barnes & Noble?
June 24, 2019
J.C. Penney and Macy's decry tariffs, warn of price hikes
June 21, 2019
Fred's to close another 129 stores as it pares down footprint
June 20, 2019
Barnes & Noble sales fall 4%
June 19, 2019
Debtwire: Charming Charlie hires financial adviser
June 19, 2019
Academy Sports + Outdoors parent downgraded after debt buyback
June 17, 2019
How Pier 1, Rite Aid and other distressed retailers stacked up in Q1
June 14, 2019
Kohl's shuts down its off-price experiment
June 13, 2019
Walmart nixes Jet's lead exec role
June 13, 2019
Lawsuit alleges Ascena misled public about 'complete disaster' at Ann Taylor, Loft
June 12, 2019
As Walmart and Amazon war escalates, smaller retailers caught in the crossfire
June 11, 2019
99 Cents Only cuts 2nd debt deal in as many years
June 10, 2019
Retailing at the end of the world: How large chains liquidate
June 10, 2019
WSJ: Barnes & Noble could land a rival bid
June 7, 2019
Charlotte Russe resurrected with 5 new stores
June 6, 2019
GameStop's turnaround pressures mount as sales drop 13%
June 5, 2019
Lands' End sales take a $17.9M hit as it closes Sears shops
June 4, 2019
Walmart hires new leader for Store No. 8
June 4, 2019
J.C. Penney downgraded by Moody's after a rough Q1
June 3, 2019
Costco again 'rising to the retail challenge'
May 31, 2019
Expectations for Nordstrom turn negative
May 31, 2019
Dollar store profits bounce back in Q1, but tariffs are a wildcard
May 30, 2019
New tariffs could imperil Best Buy, Dick's and Bed Bath & Beyond
May 29, 2019
Which private equity-owned retailers are still at risk?
May 28, 2019
Bonobos eyes try-before-you-buy service expansion
May 23, 2019
Target grabs share as Q1 sales spike 5%
May 22, 2019
J.C. Penney hires Guess VP to lead troubled women's apparel category
May 21, 2019
David's Bridal downgraded months after emerging from bankruptcy
May 21, 2019
Coresight: 12K stores could shutter in 2019
May 20, 2019
Walmart posts best US comps in 9 years
May 16, 2019
S&P: 17% of retailers are distressed
May 15, 2019
Walmart adds 1-day shipping as delivery battle heats up
May 14, 2019
Sears' new logo panned by customers
May 13, 2019
Party City to close 45 stores
May 10, 2019
Retail's 'survival of the fittest' will cull the weak, Moody's says
May 10, 2019
Walgreens wants court to toss Theranos lawsuit
May 9, 2019
Amazon Go store in NYC is the 1st to take cash
May 8, 2019
Chewy to fetch $1B in IPO
April 30, 2019
New Sears to acquire Hometown
April 17, 2019
Fred's to close another 104 stores
April 12, 2019
Shopko gets court OK for liquidation plan
March 19, 2019
'Old Sears' and 'new Sears' fighting in court again
March 14, 2019
The new Toys R Us reportedly plans to open stores this year
Feb. 11, 2019
Francesca's completes strategic review without a sale
Jan. 31, 2019
The running list of 2019 bankruptcy victims
Jan. 31, 2019
Turnaround of the Year: Kohl's
Dec. 3, 2018
Disruptor of the Year: Katrina Lake, Stitch Fix
Dec. 3, 2018
WSJ: Sears talks with liquidators as it tries to sell itself
Nov. 29, 2018
Reuters: Gymboree could close half its stores, file Ch. 22
Nov. 29, 2018
6 Amazon private labels to watch
Nov. 20, 2018
J.C. Penney's 'atrocious' Q3 sharpens challenge for new CEO
Nov. 15, 2018
A fight is brewing over Sears' survival in bankruptcy
Nov. 14, 2018
Retail and private equity: An in-depth look at the risky relationship
Nov. 9, 2018
Is the road to bankruptcy paved by private equity?
Nov. 9, 2018
Overloaded: Dozens of retailers burdened with buyout debt are still at risk
Nov. 9, 2018
The 'explosion': When private equity money came for retail
Nov. 9, 2018
Meet retail's hungriest private equity acquirers
Nov. 9, 2018
Retail's largest private equity buyouts and how they've panned out
Nov. 9, 2018
Sears closing another 40 stores in bankruptcy
Nov. 9, 2018
FullBeauty misses debt payment, buys time with lenders
Nov. 9, 2018
Sears' past deals with ex-CEO come under fire in Ch. 11
Nov. 7, 2018
8 retailers that could go bankrupt in the next year
Nov. 7, 2018
David's Bridal prepares for possible Ch. 11 as creditor talks continue
Nov. 6, 2018
Sears lands $60M bid for home services unit
Nov. 5, 2018
7 retailers that made pivotal deals in 2018
Nov. 5, 2018
Reuters: Sears looking into past deals with CEO
Oct. 26, 2018
Neiman Marcus downgraded as it talks with creditors about debt
Oct. 26, 2018
David's Bridal negotiates with lenders as comps fall 6.5%, Reorg reports
Oct. 25, 2018
Suppliers challenge Sears on multiple fronts in Ch. 11
Oct. 23, 2018
Authentic Brands moves into home market with Heritage Homes buy
Oct. 22, 2018
Retailers dreaming of a green Christmas without Toys R Us
Oct. 19, 2018
David's Bridal misses debt payment, setting stage for restructuring
Oct. 17, 2018
Nine West files revised Ch. 11 plan with most creditors on board
Oct. 17, 2018
Sears gets OK to tap $300M bankruptcy loan
Oct. 16, 2018
Just how much upside is there for J.C. Penney in Sears' bankruptcy?
Oct. 16, 2018
Sears filed for Chapter 11 with plans to close 142 stores — now what?
Oct. 15, 2018
Sears reportedly nearing bankruptcy deal to keep operating through holidays
Oct. 12, 2018
Looming Sears bankruptcy promises plenty of drama
Oct. 11, 2018
Sears reportedly misses vendor payments while banks push for liquidation
Oct. 10, 2018
Here's who is making moves in 2018 holiday hiring
Oct. 5, 2018
NRF expects holiday sales spike of up to 4.8%
Oct. 4, 2018
Toys R Us cancels IP auction, leaving brand property for its backers
Oct. 3, 2018
Toys R Us owners announce $20M employee fund
Oct. 1, 2018
Rite Aid posts $352.3M loss
Sept. 28, 2018
J.C. Penney hires its 2nd interim CFO in a month
Sept. 28, 2018
Sears CEO makes ambitious offer to cut billions in debt
Sept. 25, 2018
Neiman Marcus lender threatens legal action over MyTheresa move
Sept. 24, 2018
5 retailers making moves in subscription services in 2018
Sept. 24, 2018
Pier 1 expected a bad Q2 — and got a worse one
Sept. 21, 2018
Amazon's use of seller data subject of EU competition probe
Sept. 20, 2018
Why an obscure tech firm plans to resurrect Bon-Ton
Sept. 20, 2018
BJ's expands toy selection for the holidays
Sept. 19, 2018
Claire's looks to exit Chapter 11 in October
Sept. 18, 2018
One year later: Toys R Us' fatal journey through Chapter 11
Sept. 18, 2018
Sears posts lowest drop in comps since 2014, but losses balloon
Sept. 14, 2018
Brookstone gets more than $65M in winning Ch. 11 bid
Sept. 13, 2018
Hudson's Bay focuses on North American turnaround after Europe deal
Sept. 12, 2018
Toys R Us clashes in court with Asian business partner
Sept. 11, 2018
Bon-Ton plots comeback after tech company buys IP
Sept. 7, 2018
Barnes & Noble's need for a turnaround sharpens as comps fall 6%
Sept. 6, 2018
Amazon's stock valuation hits $1T
Sept. 5, 2018
Department stores' fortunes rise as they shun inventory
Sept. 4, 2018
Walmart has big plans to cash in on Toys R Us' demise
Aug. 31, 2018
Dollar Tree bets on renovations to boost Family Dollar
Aug. 30, 2018
Burned by Toys R Us, will suppliers ever trust a bankrupt retailer again?
Aug. 28, 2018
Bankrupt Brookstone lands $35M bid from Authentic Brands
Aug. 28, 2018
Children's Place sales jump 20% as it preys on competitors
Aug. 24, 2018
Sears looks to close another 46 stores
Aug. 23, 2018
TJX sales up 12% on 16th straight quarter of traffic increases
Aug. 21, 2018
J.C. Penney downgraded as uncertainty looms over 2018
Aug. 20, 2018
Claire's lender readies $1.5B bid for the bankrupt retailer
Aug. 20, 2018
J.C. Penney wrestles again with inventory, and loses
Aug. 16, 2018
Sears CEO offers $400M to buy Kenmore
Aug. 15, 2018
10 Amazon myths examined
Aug. 13, 2018
Brookstone files for bankruptcy with plans to sell itself
Aug. 2, 2018
10 retailers at risk of bankruptcy: Q2 update
Aug. 1, 2018
Furniture seller Heritage Home files for bankruptcy
July 31, 2018
J.C. Penney staying close to its roots in CEO search
July 31, 2018
Nine West, Authentic Brands and the future of apparel retail
July 25, 2018
Brookstone reportedly searching for bankruptcy loan
July 24, 2018
Toys R Us strikes deal with vendors to settle bankruptcy claims
July 19, 2018
Nine West reportedly looking to sell its remaining business
July 17, 2018
Gymboree tries for reboot as back-to-school season starts
July 16, 2018
CommerceHub taps former J.C. Penney exec as COO
July 12, 2018
Sears slashes another 200 corporate jobs
July 12, 2018
Target expands Drive Up to all 50 states
July 11, 2018
Lawmakers want answers in the death of Toys R Us
July 9, 2018
9 things to watch for on Prime Day 2018
July 9, 2018
Hudson's Bay cuts deal with rival for European joint venture
July 6, 2018
Rockport settles with Adidas, clearing way for bankruptcy sale
July 5, 2018
The Walking Company exits bankruptcy
July 3, 2018
Pier 1 digs into turnaround plan as sales fall 9.2%
June 28, 2018
Party City plans 'Toy City' pop-ups for a post-Toys R Us world
June 27, 2018
Former Toys R Us CEO reportedly working to keep some US stores open
June 26, 2018
Inside the 20-year decline of Toys R Us
June 26, 2018
Hudson's Bay investor suggests it should mimic or 'join' Macy's
June 22, 2018
David's Bridal downgraded as it looks to drop debt
June 21, 2018
Rent-A-Center faces possible downgrade on debt concerns
June 20, 2018
GameStop in acquisition talks with suitors
June 19, 2018
Rent-A-Center to sell itself, go private
June 18, 2018
A'gaci readies to exit bankruptcy in coming weeks
June 15, 2018
Claire's posts sales gains as lenders fight over its future
June 14, 2018
Big Lots, Ollie's snatch up Toys R Us store sites
June 14, 2018
Sears expands tire collaboration with Amazon
June 13, 2018
Rent-A-Center rejects possible sale, then gets another offer
June 12, 2018
Nine West sells key brands for $340M
June 12, 2018
PetSmart reportedly hires debt advisers
June 8, 2018
Sears online sales a fraction of department store peers
June 8, 2018
Toys R Us reportedly spoke with Sycamore, Target before liquidating
June 7, 2018
J.C. Penney downgraded amid uncertainty over turnaround
June 7, 2018
Neiman Marcus extends sales streak
June 6, 2018
Hudson's Bay to close Lord & Taylor flagship
June 5, 2018
Walmart, Target, Kohl's see the light at the end of Toys R Us' tunnel
June 4, 2018
Dollar General's sales up 9%, but investors worry about price competition
June 1, 2018
Sears moves to close more than 70 stores as sales plummet
May 31, 2018
Claire's poised to close more than 130 stores in bankruptcy
May 31, 2018
Sears CEO reports 'numerous' interested partners in asset sales
May 30, 2018
Guitar Center adds 2 execs amid online push
May 29, 2018
Toy mogul drops his bid to save Toys R Us in the US
May 23, 2018
Will J.C. Penney's turnaround ever end?
May 23, 2018
TJX sales up 12% on strong customer traffic
May 22, 2018
J.C. Penney CEO leaving for Lowe's
May 22, 2018
Sears brings in $425M in credit card deal with Citi
May 21, 2018
Pier 1 downgraded as it works on turnaround plan
May 18, 2018
J.C. Penney gets burned by a cool spring
May 17, 2018
Toys R Us brand property going up for sale
May 16, 2018
Macy's thinks it has a 'winning formula' as it crushes in Q1
May 16, 2018
Sears explores sale of Kenmore, other units to CEO's hedge fund
May 15, 2018
Shoe seller Rockport files for bankruptcy
May 14, 2018
Toys R Us CEO and other execs leave the company
May 14, 2018
Macy's may not be closing stores 'fast enough'
May 11, 2018
The Children's Place poised to win after Toys R Us liquidation
May 10, 2018
Lord & Taylor parent reportedly hires advisers to revive ailing chain
May 9, 2018
How much upside is left for department stores?
May 8, 2018
Destination Maternity investor blasts retailer for 21% sales drop
May 7, 2018
Struggling Ascena still has time for turnaround, Moody's says
May 4, 2018
Sears launches online leasing program
May 3, 2018
Macy's buys Story concept
May 2, 2018
Guitar brand Gibson files for bankruptcy
May 2, 2018
Macy's adds 20 Backstage stores, to double off-price footprint
May 1, 2018
Toys R Us still has a chance to save some US stores
April 30, 2018
12 retailers at risk of bankruptcy in 2018
April 25, 2018
Charming Charlie exits bankruptcy with 100 fewer stores
April 25, 2018
In search of the real J. Peterman
April 24, 2018
Toys R Us has $100 million offer from rival for European units
April 23, 2018
Sears CEO's hedge fund wants to buy Kenmore, home services units
April 23, 2018
Toys R Us has $236M baseline bid for Canadian unit
April 20, 2018
Bon-Ton hits the end of the road as judge approves liquidation
April 18, 2018
Toys R Us reportedly rejects toy maker's bid to save 200 US stores
April 18, 2018
Bon-Ton reportedly set to liquidate at auction
April 17, 2018
MGA CEO makes $675M bid to save 200 US Toys R Us stores
April 16, 2018
Sears putting more than a dozen stores on online auction block
April 12, 2018
UPDATE: Bon-Ton may be headed for liquidation after losing key bid condition
April 11, 2018
Retail defaults hit an all-time high in early 2018
April 11, 2018
Bon-Ton has a bid in hand from mall operators
April 10, 2018
Can Amazon and its marketplace rivals fix their counterfeits problem?
April 9, 2018
Nine West wins $300M bankruptcy loan and a bid for flagship brand
April 9, 2018
UPDATE: Nine West files for bankruptcy
April 6, 2018
Toys R Us shuts down e-commerce operations
April 3, 2018
Bon-Ton finds a potential buyer
April 2, 2018
Reporter's Notebook: A peek inside Amazon's exploding apparel operation
March 30, 2018
Why Trump is 'obsessed' with Amazon
March 29, 2018
Target, Aldi, Big Lots eyeing Toys R Us real estate
March 29, 2018
Walmart, Target poised to absorb lost Toys R Us sales
March 27, 2018
Jet taps Tesco grocery veteran as new president
March 26, 2018
Toy maker working on bid for Toys R Us
March 23, 2018
Sears exchanges debt, freeing up millions
March 22, 2018
Claire's private equity owners come under fire in bankruptcy
March 22, 2018
KB Toys plots a comeback as Toys R Us collapses
March 21, 2018
Amazon reportedly interested in some Toys R Us stores
March 20, 2018
Claire's files for bankruptcy
March 19, 2018
True Value announces buyout deal with private equity firm
March 19, 2018
How Toys R Us' bankruptcy hopes came crashing down
March 15, 2018
Toys R Us to liquidate US business
March 15, 2018
Bankrupt Bon-Ton faces two possible fates: Acquisition or death
March 14, 2018
Retail defaults to peak in March, Moody's says
March 14, 2018
Guitar Center downgraded again on new refinancing plan
March 13, 2018
94% of retail execs expect as many — or more — bankruptcies in 2018
March 13, 2018
Claire's close to filing for bankruptcy, report says
March 9, 2018
Toys R Us reportedly preparing to liquidate US business
March 9, 2018
The running list of 2018 retail bankruptcies
March 8, 2018
The Walking Company files second bankruptcy in 10 years
March 8, 2018
Dollar Tree's 13% sales growth not enough for Wall Street
March 7, 2018
The Children's Place and Gymboree: A tale of two specialty retailers
March 5, 2018
Retail defaults in 2018 could outpace last year
March 2, 2018
J.C. Penney cuts 360 jobs as sales miss
March 2, 2018
Kohl's brings Aldi to some stores as it makes 'sharp leap' in sales
March 1, 2018
Toys R Us' UK unit begins liquidation
Feb. 28, 2018
TJX shakes off slowdown with 16% sales spike
Feb. 28, 2018
Charlotte Russe upgraded after shedding debt
Feb. 27, 2018
Dillard's crushes expectations as sales rise 6%
Feb. 27, 2018
99 Cents Only names new CEO
Feb. 26, 2018
Nordstrom family reportedly near take-private offer
Feb. 26, 2018
Toys R Us could close more stores or liquidate
Feb. 22, 2018
Most retail employees receive no real training
Feb. 21, 2018
Walmart pummeled on slower e-commerce growth
Feb. 20, 2018
Sears could squeeze out positive profit for Q4
Feb. 16, 2018
Ace Hardware sales climb 5% in 2017
Feb. 14, 2018
Genesco is putting Lids up for sale
Feb. 14, 2018
Sears Canada creditors looking at payments to Lampert
Feb. 13, 2018
David's Bridal downgraded over potential default
Feb. 12, 2018
Hudson's Bay rejects offer for German unit
Feb. 8, 2018
Bon-Ton wins $725M loan as some press for liquidation
Feb. 7, 2018
Bon-Ton files for Chapter 11
Feb. 5, 2018
Out of the ashes: 8 brands that found life after retail death
Jan. 30, 2018
How Bon-Ton came to the brink of bankruptcy
Jan. 22, 2018
Sears downgraded as it negotiates with lenders
Jan. 19, 2018
Amazon shipping cheap goods free, raising monthly Prime rate
Jan. 19, 2018
Bon-Ton buys more time
Jan. 16, 2018
Beauty retailer Kiko USA files for bankruptcy
Jan. 16, 2018
Bon-Ton bankruptcy could be 'imminent'
Jan. 12, 2018
Women's fashion retailer A'gaci files for bankruptcy
Jan. 12, 2018
Neiman Marcus among retailers with highest bankruptcy risk
Jan. 12, 2018
UPDATE: Sears holiday sales plummet 16%
Jan. 11, 2018
Kohl's posts banner holiday period, sales up 7%
Jan. 8, 2018
UPDATE: RadioShack exits bankruptcy, again
Jan. 8, 2018
Bon-Ton CFO leaves for Pier 1
Jan. 5, 2018
Toys R Us hires liquidator ahead of store closures
Jan. 4, 2018
7 trends that will disrupt and define retail in 2018
Jan. 4, 2018
Camping World buys Erehwon
Jan. 3, 2018
Rent-A-Center CEO resigns (again)
Jan. 2, 2018
How Toys R Us is letting Target and Amazon steal Christmas
Dec. 21, 2017
Bon-Ton misses $14M interest payment, restructuring could follow
Dec. 20, 2017
The Limited, Toys R Us and Gymboree among 11 retail bankruptcies impacting mall investors
Dec. 18, 2017
What nobody wants for Christmas: An Amazon-Walmart price war
Dec. 15, 2017
Sears to sell DieHard on Amazon
Dec. 14, 2017
Sears buys more time to pay a $400M loan
Dec. 13, 2017
A gloomy outlook for Hudson's Bay
Dec. 12, 2017
Charming Charlie files for bankruptcy, closing 100 stores
Dec. 12, 2017
Walmart, Target and others begin final online holiday push
Dec. 11, 2017
Toys R Us lenders dig into owner payouts
Dec. 8, 2017
Dollar General adding 900 new stores in 2018
Dec. 7, 2017
Charming Charlie to close stores, cut corporate staff
Dec. 5, 2017
Guitar Center downgraded
Dec. 5, 2017
Toys R Us to shutter 25% of UK stores
Dec. 5, 2017
Technology of the Year: Alexa
Dec. 4, 2017
The Retail Dive Awards for 2017
Dec. 4, 2017
Retailer of the Year: Amazon
Dec. 4, 2017
Macy's boosts holiday hiring by 7K thanks to strong traffic
Dec. 1, 2017
Sears slows the bleeding, but the story remains grim
Nov. 30, 2017
7 lessons from Cyber Monday
Nov. 28, 2017
J. Crew to close 50 stores as sales plunge, again
Nov. 22, 2017
Neiman Marcus turns the corner on sales, but losses widen
Nov. 22, 2017
12 major retailers that could go bankrupt
Nov. 16, 2017
7 retailers that are ripe for acquisition
Nov. 13, 2017
Sears to close another 63 stores
Nov. 3, 2017
Hudson's Bay gets $3.5B offer for German unit
Nov. 2, 2017
Moody's: 'Life could get a lot tougher, a lot quicker' for retailers
Nov. 2, 2017
Rent-A-Center exploring a sale amid activist pressure
Nov. 1, 2017
Sears issues searing response to WSJ story
Nov. 1, 2017
Charming Charlie reportedly seeks a loan ahead of holidays
Oct. 31, 2017
Hudson's Bay looks to sell another flagship
Oct. 31, 2017
True Religion exits bankruptcy, shedding $358M in debt
Oct. 30, 2017
J.C. Penney expects heavier Q3 loss as it recasts women's apparel
Oct. 27, 2017
Toys R Us reports full supplier backing
Oct. 26, 2017
Sears to stop selling Whirlpool appliances
Oct. 24, 2017
Hudson's Bay to sell Lord & Taylor Fifth Avenue store
Oct. 24, 2017
Hudson's Bay CEO steps down abruptly
Oct. 23, 2017
Neiman Marcus, Talbots and Land's End among those added to new Fitch watch lists
Oct. 23, 2017
Gordmans wins OK for liquidation plan
Oct. 19, 2017
Toys R Us plays with Asian unit IPO
Oct. 18, 2017
Bon-Ton suppliers reportedly pulling back
Oct. 17, 2017
6 retailers that are forgotten — but not gone
Oct. 16, 2017
UPDATE: Amazon Studios chief resigns amid Hollywood upheaval
Oct. 16, 2017
Nordstrom family drops go-private talks, for now
Oct. 16, 2017
Retail sales spike 1.6% in September
Oct. 13, 2017
Perfumania exits bankruptcy as a private company
Oct. 12, 2017
Ross builds 40 new stores in just over a month
Oct. 11, 2017
Sears Canada to shut down after buyout bid fails
Oct. 11, 2017
AlixPartners: Liquidation is the norm for bankrupt retailers
Oct. 9, 2017
Why paper catalogs still matter
Oct. 6, 2017
Sears borrows $100M (more) from Eddie Lampert's hedge fund
Oct. 6, 2017
UPDATE: Sears Canada reportedly has 'little time' to mull bid
Oct. 4, 2017
UPDATE: Gymboree exits bankruptcy
Oct. 2, 2017
Toys R Us rebrands as some suppliers reportedly pull back
Sept. 29, 2017
New Macy's loyalty program nudges customers to spend more
Sept. 27, 2017
Kohl's CEO to retire next year
Sept. 26, 2017
Rue21 emerges from bankruptcy with 420 fewer stores
Sept. 25, 2017
Could this be the last generation of Toys R Us kids?
Sept. 20, 2017
Toys R Us files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Sept. 19, 2017
Report: Bankrupt Sears Canada in private equity buyout talks
Sept. 18, 2017
Toys R Us vendors reportedly pull back ahead of possible bankruptcy
Sept. 18, 2017
Neiman Marcus closing 25% of off-price stores
Sept. 13, 2017
Vitamin World files for bankruptcy, plans to close 50 stores
Sept. 12, 2017
Destination Maternity CEO leaves as Q2 sales fall 7.7%
Sept. 8, 2017
Toys R Us reportedly hires debt adviser ahead of holidays
Sept. 7, 2017
Gap to close 200 stores, expand Old Navy
Sept. 6, 2017
Report: Bon-Ton hires turnaround advisers
Sept. 6, 2017
Vitamin World reportedly preparing for bankruptcy
Sept. 6, 2017
Moody's: Amazon still far from ruling retail
Aug. 31, 2017
Payless is the first of its peers to exit bankruptcy. Now what?
Aug. 30, 2017
Sears reportedly losing suppliers as vendor insurance rises
Aug. 29, 2017
Report: Hudson's Bay considering going private
Aug. 28, 2017
Perfumania files for bankruptcy, plans to close stores
Aug. 28, 2017
Sears closing 28 more Kmart stores, posts $1B sales decline
Aug. 24, 2017
Destination Maternity hires adviser as sales slump
Aug. 24, 2017
Lowe's sales jump nearly 7%, but Wall Street isn't impressed
Aug. 23, 2017
Inside Backstage, Macy's off-price Hail Mary
Aug. 22, 2017
Sears inks new deals for Kenmore, DieHard products
Aug. 22, 2017
Moody's: Department store turnarounds taking hold
Aug. 18, 2017
Staples spinning off retail business
Aug. 17, 2017
Jo-Ann rebrands as it integrates new tech features
Aug. 16, 2017
Dick's stock gets clobbered after hints at price cuts
Aug. 15, 2017
TJX sales jump 6% on growing traffic
Aug. 15, 2017
8 retailers to watch during back-to-school
Aug. 11, 2017
Store closures eat up J.C. Penney's margins
Aug. 11, 2017
Macy's sales drop 5.4%, hit by store closures
Aug. 10, 2017
Pier 1 loses a CFO, gains a new CIO
Aug. 9, 2017
Moody's: Retail is still 'fundamentally healthy'
Aug. 7, 2017
Under Armour shedding 2% of its workforce
Aug. 1, 2017
Activist investor urges Dillard's to sell off its real estate
Aug. 1, 2017
Report: Nordstrom negotiating with PE firms to go private
July 28, 2017
Is Sears' Kenmore deal with Amazon a game changer, or a drop in the bucket?
July 27, 2017
Activist presses Barnes & Noble to sell itself or go private
July 25, 2017
J.C. Penney taps former Walmart exec as CFO
July 25, 2017
What will become of the retail worker after the 'apocalypse'?
July 24, 2017
FTC reportedly looking into Amazon's price listing practices
July 21, 2017
Alexa, can you help Sears sell Kenmore appliances?
July 20, 2017
Sears sued for holding its stock in retirement plan
July 19, 2017
True Value reportedly for sale
July 17, 2017
Suitors line up for Sears Canada
July 14, 2017
Guitar Center reportedly looking for a power chord on debt
July 13, 2017
Tiffany taps veteran luxury exec as new CEO
July 13, 2017
Report: Hudson's Bay faces more calls to sell off property
July 12, 2017
Bankrupt Gymboree to close 350 stores
July 12, 2017
Eddie Lampert, investors mull Sears Canada deal
July 11, 2017
UPDATE: Prime Day could fetch Amazon $2B in sales
July 11, 2017
10 major retailers that could go bankrupt in 2017
July 6, 2017
RadioShack creditors sue Sprint over co-branding partnership
July 5, 2017
Staples acquirer reportedly plans to split the retailer up
June 30, 2017
Report: CVS is hiding the candy in push for better health
June 29, 2017
More layoffs. More store closures. What's the endgame for Sears?
June 27, 2017
Bankrupt Sears Canada to close 60 stores, slash nearly 3K jobs
June 23, 2017
Etsy to cut staff by 22% in 2017 amid turnaround
June 22, 2017
Report: Walmart asking suppliers to quit Amazon cloud
June 21, 2017
Sears Canada reportedly bound for liquidation
June 21, 2017
Whole Foods CEO suggests grocer could spin off new brand under Amazon
June 20, 2017
Activist fund wants Hudson's Bay to sell properties, go private
June 20, 2017
Papaya becomes latest teen apparel retailer to file for bankruptcy
June 19, 2017
Ascena cuts 200 jobs amid restructuring effort
June 16, 2017
Gymboree said vendor issues hastened financial woes
June 15, 2017
Neiman Marcus sales drop 5% as talks with Saks parent stall
June 13, 2017
Sears slashes 400 more corporate jobs
June 13, 2017
Why Macy's couldn't sell its stores fast enough for Starboard
June 13, 2017
Gymboree files for Chapter 11, expects $900M in debt relief
June 12, 2017
Investors flee Macy's as gross margins get squeezed
June 7, 2017
Michaels sales fall short as Hobby Lobby, Amazon steal share
June 6, 2017
Wal-Mart invests in VR for HR
June 1, 2017
Why Gymboree is staring down bankruptcy — and what it means for the rest of children's apparel
May 30, 2017
Burlington Stores sales up 5% as off-price retail continues rout
May 25, 2017
Despite headwinds, Best Buy sales grow with boost from mobile, games and appliances
May 25, 2017
Lowe's lags behind Home Depot despite sales improvement
May 24, 2017
Facing bankruptcy rumors, Gymboree names former Tilly's head as CEO
May 22, 2017
Despite sales drop, L Brands raises outlook and beats expectations
May 18, 2017
Ralph Lauren names new CEO to replace Stefan Larsson
May 17, 2017
UPDATE: Dick's Sporting Goods whiffs on expectations, cuts 160 jobs
May 16, 2017
Home Depot shines amid gloomy earnings from other retailers
May 16, 2017
Nordstrom teams with Gwyneth Paltrow's goop brand for in-store pop-ups
May 15, 2017

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