Dillard's beats expectations despite steep declines

The Southern department store is among the few traditional retailers expanding its stores.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2019

Walmart posts 41% online sales growth but hunts for margins

The retail giant posted another quarter of sales gains, but even its CEO noted "we need to do more and move faster" to profitably build out its digital store.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 14, 2019

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

SKU'd: The world doesn't need Ann Taylor

As offices get more casual, do sophisticated apparel basics even fit anymore?

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 14, 2019

As Gen Z turns away from makeup, beauty braces for an ugly holiday season

Ulta Beauty and Estée Lauder faced recent stock downgrades from Piper Jaffray. Analysts expect the category to be more promotional this year.​

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 13, 2019

Study: Injured retail workers are out an average 24 days

The most expensive injuries for retail workers involve falls or slips from ladders or scaffolding, resulting in an average payout of $21,000.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2019

Nike to stop selling on Amazon

A company spokesperson said the brand was focused on "elevating consumer experiences through more direct, personal relationships."

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 13, 2019

Shoptalk invites only women to speak at its 2020 event

The group's founder said that women remain underrepresented in business and that "extreme problems require extreme solutions."

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2019

Overstock sales down 21% as it pulls back on marketing

The troubled e-tailer also disclosed that it has been subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 12, 2019

Alibaba smashes Singles Day record with $38.4B in sales

The shopping festival made more in 24 hours than Amazon's entire online store sales in the third quarter.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 12, 2019

Neiman Marcus cuts HQ jobs to focus on growth

The privately held retailer, which also runs Bergdorf Goodman, has work to do addressing both operational and merchandising challenges.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2019

Le Tote completes Lord & Taylor acquisition

The online apparel rental service said it's the first digital native to buy an old-school brick-and-mortar retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2019

Destination Maternity kicked off stock exchange

The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy last month, won't fight a Nasdaq Stock Market delisting notice that goes into effect Nov. 18.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2019

What keeps Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos awake at night?

As the company reaches into a growing array of industry sectors, Industry Dive publications pulled together their expertise to analyze how competitors thrive amid the next wave of disruption.

By Nami Sumida • Nov. 11, 2019

Losing to win: Why major retailers need to close more stores

That begs the industry's Goldilocks question: What size footprint is "just right"?

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2019

Sears disappearing act rolls on with nearly 100 new closures

The most recent wave of liquidations would leave the ailing retailer with 182 stores. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 8, 2019

Express debuts DTC brand UpWest

The new venture, which the company calls a "purpose-driven lifestyle brand" is focused on everyday casual apparel. 

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 8, 2019

Party City's October sales a 'disaster' with Halloween stores down 21%

Executives said the retailer hasn't lost market share in the physical channel for costumes, but the slowdown at the company's stores was so big that might be of scant consolation. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 8, 2019

Tommy Hilfiger to transition design process to digital

The apparel brand has established a tech incubator dedicated to training employees on its 3D design platform.

By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 8, 2019

Art Peck's abrupt exit might be Gap's last chance

With the ouster of its CEO, the apparel giant may have thrown cold water on its plan to spin off its discount brand. What now?

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2019

Art Peck out at Gap Inc.

The longtime CEO was set to lead the new "Gap Inc." after Old Navy spins off. Instead, Board Chairman Robert Fisher, of the founding family, takes over in the interim.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Nov. 7, 2019

The RealReal defends authentication record

The company staked its reputation on claims that no other reseller is better at fighting fakes, but an investigative CNBC report couldn't come at a worse time.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Nov. 7, 2019

Ralph Lauren turns to rental, resale as turnaround sticks

The company had a good quarter in all regions and is confident enough to begin raising prices and scaling back promotions, executives said Thursday.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2019

Debtwire: Papyrus considers store closures as it negotiates with landlords

The paper product specialist is reportedly trying to win rent concessions from landlords as mall-based specialty retailers across the board struggle.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 7, 2019

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