Walgreens reportedly mulling massive private equity buyout

The drugstore retailer is exploring a possible go-private deal, which would be the largest leveraged buyout in history, according to multiple media reports. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 6, 2019

CVS will shutter 75 stores next year

Where rivals are shuttering locations by the hundreds, CVS is trimming underperforming ones as it expands its Health Hub healthcare concept.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2019

Amazon launches Small Business Academy program

The company will offer seminars, webinars, and community college courses for starting and growing an online business.

By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 6, 2019

5 high-profile CEO exits in retail this year

Now, more than ever, chief executives are seen as the face of a company, and 2019 has already seen the highest number of departures on record.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 6, 2019

Pier 1 appoints Robert Riesbeck CEO

He steps into the role at a critical time for the home goods retailer, as it faces falling sales, growing losses and a possible NYSE delisting.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 5, 2019

Birchbox to pop up in 500 Walgreens stores for the holidays

The shop-in-shops will be positioned in a "grab-and-go holiday gifts" format and feature themed boxes, subscription gift cards, travel-sized items and more.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 5, 2019

Tapestry holds steady amid department store woes

The accessories and apparel conglomerate is facing headwinds that include a fundamental shift in what shoppers want in their handbags.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2019

Where does Barneys go now?

One flagship isn't going anywhere for at least a year, and that's a good sign. But its fate is now in the hands of a brand conglomerate — ​and Saks Fifth Avenue.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2019

David's Bridal cuts a deal for $55M in new capital

The wedding apparel retailer also worked with lenders to reduce its debt as it looks to modernize operations and heal its balance sheet.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Nov. 5, 2019

Barneys Madison Avenue gets a new lease on life

New owner Authentic Brands Group agreed to keep the location open for a year as the iconic retailer begins a new phase, but liquidation sales begin this week.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2019

Under Armour faces investigation into accounting practices

Executives said they believe their actions were appropriate in response to a Wall Street Journal report that the brand made itself appear healthier.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 4, 2019

Retail fails: 6 of the biggest blunders from industry history

Target's Canadian misadventure, the marriage of Sears and Kmart, J.C. Penney's misbegotten transformation — if only hindsight were foresight.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 4, 2019

WWD: Forever 21 shuttering all its Riley Rose beauty stores

A notice on the beauty retailer's web page directs shoppers to a tab on the parent company's site, suggesting its products will soon be sold only online.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2019

Lululemon invests in tech fitness startup Mirror

The tech company sells a home fitness system that displays on a full-length mirror, and has secured $72 million in financing to date.

By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 1, 2019

Price wars, investment costs dampen Moody's outlook on retail

Analysts with the ratings firm slashed their expectations for this year's growth in profit and sales, though not all sectors are feeling the pain.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 1, 2019

B8ta snaps up $50M from investors, including Macy's

The startup also announced the launch of Ark Marketplace, a tech platform that enables retailers to use the company's store technology. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2019

Rite Aid downgraded over weak market position

As the drugstore business becomes more complex, and competitors larger, Rite Aid's regional focus leaves it without scale, Fitch analysts warned. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 31, 2019

Wayfair's net loss widens nearly 80%

The home goods retailer continues to struggle with posting a profit, though CEO Niraj Shah pointed to revenue gains as reasons for optimism. 

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 31, 2019

Etsy margins take a hit amid solid revenue growth

The marketplace is wrestling to bring its Reverb acquisition into the fold and coax more sellers to offer free shipping, among other new initiatives.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2019

Moody's downgrades Nordstrom

Additionally, UBS analysts lowered their stock rating from "neutral" to "sell" due to anticipated rough holiday selling and tariffs.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2019

Walmart replaces Jenny Fleiss as head of Jetblack

The co-founder of the Jet e-commerce site, Nate Faust, is set to take over the concierge service as Walmart reportedly looks to unload it. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 30, 2019

Amazon unveils free grocery delivery

Prime members will now get unlimited two-hour grocery deliveries for free from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 30, 2019

CMOs are in a 'desperate fight for survival,' Forrester says

A transition to digital is the key force behind the transformation of the role from brand-builders to data-focused, short-term revenue drivers.

By Barry Levine • Oct. 30, 2019

Amazon is dominating the holiday price war

The e-commerce player is out-pricing other online retailers by 20% on average, with Walmart not too far behind, according to Profitero. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2019

Nordstrom family ends latest effort to take control

The Nordstroms and the board have also discussed succession planning, according to a filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2019