New Sears sells DieHard brand to Advance Auto Parts for $200M

Under the deal, Transform Holdco can still sell the brand at Sears stores and extend it to non-automotive categories.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Dec. 23, 2019

LVMH woos Tiffany with $14.5B bid

The iconic American jeweler is reportedly ready to reject the offer, but several analysts see a marriage in the works.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2019

Welcome back, Toys R Us. Your market is tougher than ever.

After knocking the retailer out of existence last year, Walmart, Amazon and Target took over the toy category. This holiday season, they're playing to lock down market share. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 28, 2019

Barneys morphs from department store to brand as $270M ABG bid prevails

The final order in its bankruptcy was filed Friday by a judge who earlier this week said it was sad when it became clear stores would close.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Nov. 1, 2019

Amazon's one-day shipping stokes sales but drains profits

CFO Brian Olsavsky called the company's fulfillment expansion "drastic," and some analysts say that positions it to become a logistics company.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2019

Retailers market sustainable stores to lure eco-conscious customers

As shoppers weigh the environmental impact of their purchases, companies are realizing the ancillary benefits of going green. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 25, 2019

EBay mulls options for StubHub, classifieds businesses

Executives highlighted advertising as a bright spot in a mixed quarter, even as they indicated they are reviewing two top-performing revenue streams.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2019

Walmart kicks off holiday discount festivities early

The retail giant is touting its discounts across gifting categories and an expanded suite of customer services as it goes to war with Amazon.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 24, 2019

Nike CEO Mark Parker to step down in January

Board member and former CEO of eBay, John Donahoe, will be replacing him, as Parker stays on as executive chairman.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 23, 2019

Amazon adds pickup counters to GNC, Stage Stores, Health Mart

The e-commerce specialist is expanding its partner network for the Hub Counter program as locations reach into the thousands.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 23, 2019

United Colors of Benetton tests a US comeback

The Italian apparel company is poised to open a pop-up location in California as it considers a relaunch of its permanent stores. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 23, 2019

Nordstrom's welcome to New York

The family running the Seattle department store has been eyeing the city for decades. Can they make it there?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2019

GOAT adds apparel and accessories to sneaker marketplace

The new categories may put the platform in more direct competition with others in the resale space, namely The RealReal.

By Lisa Rowan • Oct. 22, 2019

Macy's and Bloomingdale's to go fur free

The pledge makes it the latest retailer to join a larger movement to ban fur that has gained momentum as consumer tastes have changed. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 22, 2019

Destination Maternity files for Ch. 11, plans to close nearly half its stores

With pregnancies in decline and competition increasing, sales at the retailer fell by a third in half a decade. Now it looks to sell itself in bankruptcy. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 22, 2019

Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank to step down

President and COO Patrik Frisk is set to replace him in January, though Plank will stay on as executive chairman and brand chief.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 22, 2019

RILA's incoming president talks trade, antitrust and 2020 priorities

The industry group's current president, Sandy Kennedy, will retire at the end of 2019. Current COO Brian Dodge will succeed her as its next leader.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 22, 2019

Private equity firm slams HBC take-private deal

Catalyst Capital Group says it and other investors will vote against the move and urged the board to consider better alternatives.

By Ben Unglesbee , Daphne Howland • Updated Nov. 1, 2019

Authentic Brands, B.Riley bid $271M for Barneys

The proposal entails shuttering at least seven Barneys locations. Other suitors must beat the offer by Oct. 22 to force a bankruptcy auction.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2019

Walmart to shell out $5.2M for failing to accommodate worker with disability

The employee worked as a cart pusher with the aid of a job coach for 16 years before he was "effectively terminated," EEOC said.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Oct. 17, 2019

Lady Gaga, Rihanna and the Kardashians: The rise of celebrity retailers

While businesses have often seen other stores as their biggest rivals, the rich and famous are a force to be reckoned with.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 17, 2019

Consumers pull back spending in September, snapping 6-month streak

The sales decline last month was an unpleasant surprise and hardly a good sign ahead of the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2019

Gymboree stages a comeback for early 2020

The Children's Place, which acquired the rights to the children's apparel brand earlier this year, will relaunch it in 200 of its stores and online.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 16, 2019

Five Below to build gaming venues attached to stores

As part of an investment in Nerd Street Gamers, a multi-store pilot of "Localhost" spaces will begin in 2020.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 16, 2019

Sole survivors: 5 national chains that outlasted their peers

Being the last retailer in a category might sound like an enviable spot, but it's almost never a "safe harbor," as retail's ghosts could tell you.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 16, 2019