PVH to close Heritage Brands stores, cut 450 jobs

The mid-priced apparel brands already get 83% of their revenue from wholesale, and will permanently shut 162 company-run outlet locations.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2020

Is Walmart getting the customer it always wanted?

Stellar results during the COVID-19 pandemic and a new loyalty membership suggest it may be. But that could hamper its "everyday low prices" promise.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2020

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The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail

More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.

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RTW Retailwinds' journey into bankruptcy

After more than a century as a physical retailer, the New York & Co. brand is likely to survive only online after COVID-19 dealt a devastating blow. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 14, 2020

Iconix Brand Group considers potential sale

The company had past success by tapping into trends that were backed by celebrities, but struggled as the department store sector declined. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 14, 2020

Paper Source introduces subscription box, virtual craft classes

The retailer aims to offer customers a way to keep kids and adults engaged and creative while sheltering in place.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 14, 2020

REI lays off 5% of retail staff

The 400 store workers let go come on top of 300 corporate employees laid off in April "as a result of COVID-19 revenue impacts."

By Cara Salpini • Updated July 15, 2020

Office Depot parent names former Amazon exec CTO

Terry Leeper, who also held executive positions at Microsoft, will set the company's technical vision for the future. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 14, 2020

In pandemic era, private equity-owned retail is as vulnerable as ever

Takeovers by financial firms have dropped off, but there are many companies from past buyouts in distress now, as debt and the pandemic take their toll. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 14, 2020

AAFA calls on White House to issue guidance on masks

The American Apparel & Footwear Association has also asked state and local officials to clear up messaging around the COVID-19 prevention measure.

By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2020

RTW Retailwinds files for bankruptcy

After months of financial turmoil amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the owner of New York & Co. filed for Chapter 11 with plans to close many if not all stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 13, 2020

SKU'd: Does Gap have a Kanye West problem?

From "College Dropout" to presidential hopeful. If you hitch your brand to a mercurial superstar you better be ready for the ride. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 10, 2020

Muji USA files for bankruptcy

The domestic arm of the global retailer has drawn lines to store openings. Now it's in Chapter 11 and reportedly looking to close unprofitable locations.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 10, 2020

Nike opens latest store concept: Nike Rise

The first of its kind opened in Guangzhou, China, on Thursday, and the retailer plans to expand it in 2021.

By Cara Salpini • July 10, 2020

Need Supply and Totokaelo to shut down for good

The two privately held retailers focused on millennial luxury customers and reported expansive growth in recent years, before the pandemic hit.

By Daphne Howland • Updated July 13, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond to shutter 200 stores over the next 2 years

The permanent closures come as the home retailer reported first quarter net sales fell nearly 50% year over year to $1.3 billion.

By Caroline Jansen • July 9, 2020

Sur La Table files for bankruptcy with plan to sell itself

The kitchen specialist could close more than 40% of its stores in Chapter 11 as it looks to sell itself to another private equity company.  

By Ben Unglesbee • July 9, 2020

How COVID-19 boosted QVC, HSN and livestreaming

As the veteran telecommerce networks adapt to the challenges of the pandemic, other brands are catching up to the future of livestreaming.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 9, 2020

Walgreens invests $1B to open hundreds of primary care clinics

The retail basic care market is still in its formative stages, but competition to quickly build market presence is stiff.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 9, 2020

Levi's to cut 700 non-retail jobs as Q2 revenues plummet

The company says it's ready for changes brought on by the pandemic, including the casualization of fashion and new consumer behaviors.

By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2020

Brooks Brothers files for bankruptcy, will close 51 stores

The 202-year-old retailer, once a destination for white-collar professionals, has suffered as office garb has become more casual.

By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2020

RTW Retailwinds leaves NYSE

Earlier this week, the retailer, which is likely bound for bankruptcy, went into forbearance on its main credit line, sharpening its financial challenges.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 8, 2020

Bloomberg: Ascena preps bankruptcy plan that would close 1,200 stores

The apparel retail conglomerate repeatedly said it had no plans to seek creditor protection, but the challenges of the COVID-19 era are steep. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 8, 2020

How to run a store in a pandemic

It's possible to safely operate brick-and-mortar retail, experts say. But with that comes great responsibility, and some consumers aren't making it easy.

By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2020

Department stores miss out on Fourth of July consumer attention

Specialty retailers, while giving off-price retailers a run for their money, leaned on promotions to sway shoppers, according to Wedbush analysts.

By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2020

Away co-founder Steph Korey will step down as co-CEO in 2020

A company spokesperson said this "was always the succession plan" and is not related to recent social media posts from the co-founder.

By Cara Salpini • July 7, 2020