WSJ: Stage Stores mulls bankruptcy as it looks to restructure debt

The report comes after a disappointing holiday period and as the retailer takes on an ambitious transition to off-price.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Feb. 12, 2020

Ikea goes after urban millennial consumers

The Swedish furniture retailer plans to open a new concept store in Vienna, Austria. The catch? Cars aren't welcome.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 29, 2020

L Brands chief reportedly exploring sale of Victoria's Secret

CEO Les Wexner is mulling strategic alternatives for the lingerie business and may step down from his post, according to reports.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2020

J. Crew taps Victoria's Secret vet as CEO

Jan Singer spent two years leading the lingerie label, leaving in 2018 amid mounting struggles at that brand.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2020

Does Pier 1 still have time to save itself?

The home goods specialist prepares to potentially close nearly half its stores amid talk of a possible bankruptcy or sale.

By Ben Unglesbee , Caroline Jansen • Jan. 29, 2020

Is a Bath & Body Works split from L Brands imminent?

Shares gained as some analysts push the company to spin off its personal care brand. Despite Gap Inc.'s botched Old Navy plan, that may be a trend.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2020

Retail M&A deals fell 19% in 2019, PwC says

Retail disruption and trade uncertainties conspired to slow mergers and acquisitions in the industry for the year. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 28, 2020

The Vitamin Shoppe opens locations in LA Fitness gyms

The wellness retailer is among the latest to engage in a store strategy with ancillary businesses to expand its reach.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 28, 2020

Casper slashes IPO price

With the revision, the direct-to-consumer mattress brand's market cap comes to about half the $1.1 billion it projected last March.

By Caroline Jansen • Updated Feb. 5, 2020

How off-price continues to be on point

Nordstrom Rack now sells Rent the Runway apparel, a prime example of why this sector is poised to have yet another good year.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2020

La Senza suppliers file to put it in Ch. 7 bankruptcy

The lingerie retailer was sold by L Brands in 2018. Less than a year later, it fell behind on tens of millions of dollars in payments, a vendor alleges. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 27, 2020

Homeland Security vows crackdown on e-commerce counterfeiting

In a 54-page report, the department said the problem is mounting, poses a danger to consumer health and safety, and stifles innovation.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2020

Foot Locker to launch cross-brand loyalty program

Rewards in the revamped approach will operate across Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction, Eastbay and Champs Sports.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 27, 2020

The 3 most common forecasting errors retail CFOs make

Smart investment on the planning side can help retailers better align expectations with actual sales.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 27, 2020

Macy's partners with Zola on wedding registry

The move comes as the department store continues to close physical stores and rethink its digital operations. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 24, 2020

Target turns to Unilever's Sundial for exclusive beauty label

With a new haircare line for Gen Z multicultural women, the mass merchant is reaching an audience often neglected by rivals.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2020

Debt and supplier woes send Papyrus parent into bankruptcy

The fine paper specialist went through a rapid period of expansion, fueled by leverage, ahead of a downturn in brick-and-mortar retail. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 24, 2020

VF Corp explores sale of 9 brands

Plans to unload its occupational workwear assets come as the conglomerate reported an uncharacteristically weak quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2020

E-commerce could kill 30K stores and half a million jobs by 2025

A report from Euler Hermes details the destruction wrought in traditional retail as e-commerce grows, with jobs, stores and profits permanently lost.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 23, 2020

Gap CMO exits after less than a year

Alegra O'Hare, who was tapped last February from Adidas, is leaving as the company revamps the brand's marketing role.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Jan. 24, 2020

Sally Beauty builds out its digital leadership team

The new hires, who are seasoned retail vets with experience at Ulta Beauty and Walmart, are part of a larger tech and social media effort for the company.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 23, 2020

Nordstrom to carry Kim Kardashian West's shapewear brand

The department store is delving deeper into a DTC strategy as the celebrity label is introduced to a new audience. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 22, 2020

Express to shutter 100 stores

The retailer aims to return to its former glory as a style destination with merchandise that suits today's more casual fashionistas, executives said.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2020

EBay lays off 102 Silicon Valley employees

Some analysts doubt the marketplace can continue to grow while losing share and point to rising competition and weak past performance.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2020

Best Buy CEO to stay on after investigation

The board of directors concluded the investigation by saying it "supports the continued leadership" of CEO Corie Barry.

By Daphne Howland , Cara Salpini • Updated Feb. 5, 2020