Target looks to Good & Gather to define its grocery business

The private label line will be the company's biggest own brand ever, Stephanie Lundquist, executive vice president of food and beverage, said at Groceryshop.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 16, 2019

Can J.C. Penney's Jill Soltau pull off the ultimate retail Hail Mary?

The retailer's CEO is tasked with turning the company around, but recent setbacks show just how difficult that's going to be. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 16, 2019

Madewell files for IPO

J. Crew Group Inc. said it plans to spin off the denim brand, according to an SEC document filed Friday afternoon.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 13, 2019

More than 7K stores have closed in 2019

The closures, tracked by consulting firm BDO, already surpass any previous full-year total.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 13, 2019

Gap Inc. taps global franchises to expand Athleta, Janie & Jack

The retailer is wasting little time in jump-starting growth as it prepares to let go of its best-performing Old Navy brand.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2019

Madewell releases Dickies collection for women, expands men's for fall

Owner J. Crew has been furiously working to grow the brand, opening stores as it closes namesake locations and shrinks its own operations. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2019

Spinoff means expansion for Old Navy as Gap Inc. goes lean

"These are two very different business models," Gap Inc. CFO Teri List-Stoll told analysts Thursday morning.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2019

Tailored Brands stock tumbles despite 'green shoots'

CEO Dinesh Lathi emphasized the company needs time for a turnaround that includes adjusting to weak demand for off-the-rack suits.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2019

Loss widens at HBC as margins shrink

Highly promotional activity, particularly at Saks, hit hard and indicates some turmoil in luxury retail.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2019

Bloomberg: FTC investigates Amazon's Marketplace practices

Antitrust officials are talking with third-party sellers on the e-commerce giant's platform, pointing to a possible wide-ranging probe.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 11, 2019

H.H. Gregg returns to brick and mortar with NJ store

Owner Valor Group said that, while physical retail is essential, there won't be the kind of over-expansion that led to the retailer's bankruptcy two years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2019

At long last, evolution at Victoria's Secret?

As L Brands executives try to reinvigorate the brand, they also wouldn't rule out a spinoff of better-performing Bath & Body Works.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2019

GameStop sales down 14% as it outlines turnaround plan

The retailer is on pace to close up to 200 stores this year, with more to come, as it looks to streamline its business and transform itself into a hub for gamers.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 11, 2019

Things Remembered upgrades store experience with personalization bars, iPads

The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, is also in the midst of developing a new store prototype.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 11, 2019

J.C. Penney eyes outerwear with apparel line, concept shops

The struggling retailer is trying to get a slice of the category and likely hoping to avoid getting left behind, as it was with the women's activewear shift. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 10, 2019

Millennials, Gen X are the most activist shoppers

Consumers pay attention to companies' environmental, ethical or charitable records, and not just during controversies, according to a study. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2019

Francesca's shares rise on profit surge

The mall-based retailer is on its own after failing to find a buyer.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2019

Target taking free loyalty program nationwide

The mass merchant said 2 million customers have signed up for Target Circle in pilot cities since 2018. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 9, 2019

Fred's files for bankruptcy, plans to liquidate

The struggling regional drugstore hasn't posted positive operating income since 2013 and has been closing stores at a feverish pace this year.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 9, 2019

Kohl's president departs

Sona Chawla is leaving as president in mid-October. Paul Gaffney was also named to the CTO role, reporting directly to CEO Michelle Gass.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2019

Kohl's names retail-tested executive as CTO

Paul Gaffney is joining the retailer later this month following stints at Dick's Sporting Goods and The Home Depot. 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 9, 2019

The downside of tradition at Dillard's

The 80-year-old Southern retail institution is loyal to its customers, and they to it, but that might be getting in the way of innovation.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2019

Walgreens Boots Alliance nabs CIO from Kraft Heinz

Francesco Tinto is taking over tech leadership at the company during a time focused on digital transformation and technology advancement.

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 6, 2019

Lululemon plans expansion of self-care line

The retailer raised guidance on a strong quarter and hinted at expansion plans for both its personal care line and the membership program it's testing.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 6, 2019

Jewelry 'Vault' opens at Saks 5th Avenue flagship

HBC continues to lavish resources on its upscale U.S. department store's Manhattan flagship, but it may turn out to be ill-timed.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 6, 2019