New York City moves to collect retail vacancy data

The metropolis is losing storefronts of all stripes as rents spike, leaving a blighted cityscape despite the economic boom.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2019

Head of Gap's Athleta takes on exec role at Old Navy

Nancy Green, who led the athletic brand as it doubled sales, will return to the discount banner as it prepares to spin off.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 24, 2019

Textile waste has increased 811% since 1960

More clothing is being purchased than ever before, but these items are worn fewer times, leading to skyrocketing waste. 

By Matt Leonard • July 24, 2019

VF Corp boosts outlook as Vans continues its momentum

The company's new fiscal year started out with strong sales, especially in its direct-to-consumer business.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond cuts corporate staff by 7%, including COO

Eugene Castagna was out the door Tuesday after 25 years at the home goods retailer, five of them in a role that now no longer exists.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2019

Alibaba brings e-commerce platform to US businesses

As the Chinese e-commerce giant chases Amazon into the B2B market, it hopes to connect U.S. suppliers to the world.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 23, 2019

Etsy to acquire music gear marketplace Reverb for $275M

The startup will continue to operate separately, but the deal represents nice synergies for each, according to the companies.

By Daphne Howland • July 23, 2019

Warehouse tech glitches cause $25M disruption for Asos

The problems slashed the inventory available to customers, taking a bite out of sales and margins. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 23, 2019

Amazon plans to open more Go stores in Chicago, Seattle

The new locations are an indicator of the e-commerce giant’s brick-and-mortar expansion strategy.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2019

GNC to shutter up to 900 stores

The closures will be mostly in malls as the supplements retailer continues to cut costs, which boosted operating income in the second quarter.

By Daphne Howland • July 23, 2019

EBay announces new technology chief

Along with the promotion of a longtime veteran to CTO, the company revealed other new hires, including alumni of Amazon, Twitter and Yahoo.

By Lisa Rowan • July 23, 2019

Hollister's Gilly Hicks makes a comeback

As Abercrombie & Fitch Co. scaled back its lingerie brand in recent years, rival American Eagle and a slew of pure-plays took on Victoria's Secret.

By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2019

EBay buys minority stake in Paytm Mall

The investment gives the marketplace access to an audience of more than 450 million customers.

By Lisa Rowan • July 22, 2019

Back-to-school spending expected to reach record highs

While college shoppers plan to do most of their shopping online, the NRF found consumers as a whole aren't ruling out brick and mortar yet.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 22, 2019

Walmart restructures supply chain team in omnichannel push

The change brings distribution, fulfillment and transportation under one umbrella in the latest push to integrate digital and store operations.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 22, 2019

Chewy narrows loss after IPO debut

The pet e-tailer reported net sales rose 45% to $1.1 billion in its first earnings release as a public company.

By Caroline Jansen • July 19, 2019

WSJ: Amazon entices sellers to part with brands for as low as $10K

In exchange for increased visibility and other perks, businesses reportedly agree to be acquired at the e-commerce giant's discretion.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2019

J.C. Penney says it has not hired bankruptcy advisers

The struggling retailer is moving to protect a long-running turnaround and avoid bankruptcy, according to earlier press reports.

By Daphne Howland • Updated July 19, 2019

Saks Fifth Avenue opens new men's shoe space at its NYC flagship

The revamped area furthers Hudson's Bay Co.'s hopes that the $250 million renovation of its luxury department store might be a lifeline.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2019

Nordstrom faces backlash over Anniversary Sale early access

Tiered loyalty programs have emerged as a way to meaningfully reward customers. But there's confusion about Nordy Club's perks before the highly anticipated event officially begins.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2019

EBay may put up StubHub and Classifieds for sale

Unloading either business could challenge its already weaker marketplace, though analysts expressed confidence in those core operations.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2019

Tru Kids, b8ta to open 2 Toys R Us stores in time for the holidays

The defunct toy retailer is making a comeback through a joint venture that will focus stores around experience and generate revenue from vendor fees.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 18, 2019

Chico's-owned Soma to sell fit tech bra through b8ta

In addition to offering its "SOMAINNOFIT" bra in the retail concept's stores, the intimates brand also announced an expanded partnership with QVC.

By Caroline Jansen • July 18, 2019

Former Petco CEO named president of Party City

Brad Weston also previously served as the chief merchandising officer at Dick's Sporting Goods. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2019

Why M&A deal values dropped so dramatically in 2018

Legacy players are under attack, and incumbents are starting to reexamine portfolios, write A.T. Kearney's Bahige El-Rayes and Alexandre Terseleer.

By Bahige El-Rayes and Alexandre Terseleer • July 18, 2019