Charming Charlie's pending liquidation a reminder of bankruptcy's limits

The retailer plans to close all 261 stores in bankruptcy after its first trip through Chapter 11 failed to fix its underlying problems.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 12, 2019

Bolt raises $68M to help retailers compete with Amazon

The startup aims to support retailers whose online shopping operations can’t keep up with the e-tailer by offering checkout and fraud detection features.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 12, 2019

Prime Day sales begin early for Alexa users

Amazon revealed that shoppers who own the smart devices have access to select sales on Saturday by asking, "Alexa, what are my deals?"

By Kaarin Moore • July 12, 2019

Williams Sonoma brand chief stepping down

The leadership change comes after recent spats of slow and negative sales growth at the kitchenware and home goods brand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 11, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond to review assets

Following pressure from shareholders in April, interim-CEO Mary Winston laid out a four-part strategic plan that includes reviewing its brand portfolio.

By Caroline Jansen • July 11, 2019

Wet Shave Club takes aim at Harry's, Dollar Shave Club

The direct-to-consumer business is foregoing the subscription trend utilized by other DTC personal care brands by offering a year's supply of razors at once.

By Kaarin Moore • July 11, 2019

Amazon to invest $700M to retrain 100K employees

Programs to reskill current staff will allow the company to gain technical talent without having to fight over a small pool of qualified workers.

By Matt Leonard • July 11, 2019

Crate & Barrel to expand in-store restaurant concept

The first Table at Crate opened in Chicago in July and turned a profit by the second month, according to CEO Neela Montgomery. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated Sept. 17, 2019

Lady Gaga to debut beauty line on Prime Day

Pre-orders for Haus Laboratories begin July 15, and the brand will be sold exclusively through Amazon, the celebrity told Business of Fashion.

By Cara Salpini • July 10, 2019

Levi's sales up 5% as DTC business posts double-digit growth

Sales are on the rise across the denim brand's business, and it plans to expand into new categories and markets while using technology to boost profits. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 10, 2019

Stein Mart faces possible Nasdaq delisting

The company is the latest retailer to struggle to maintain good standing with major stock exchanges.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 9, 2019

Etsy pushes merchants to adopt free shipping

The online marketplace said on Tuesday it will give priority placement in U.S. search results to merchants who adopt the initiative.

By Caroline Jansen • July 9, 2019

Amazon can be held liable for Marketplace sales, court rules

Federal judges cleared the path for a liability lawsuit to proceed against the e-commerce giant over a product sold by a third-party vendor. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 9, 2019

EBay announces summer outlet store

The marketplace promises 70% off major brands to coincide with competitor Amazon's Prime Day sales.

By Lisa Rowan • July 9, 2019

Target heads to campus with more small-format stores

The retailer will open three additional locations near universities that offer grab-and-go food items, household essentials and school supplies.

By Jessica Dumont • July 9, 2019

VF Corp names new head of Dickie's brand

The apparel and footwear company tapped Denny Bruce — who has worked at Skullcandy, Vans and Burton Snowboards — to run the workwear brand. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 8, 2019

Bloomberg: Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike in Minnesota

The stoppage would fall on the first day of the sales event and follow walk-outs at the same facility in recent months as workers press for better conditions. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated July 8, 2019

Hudson’s Bay launches iOS shopping app

The bilingual app lets in-store shoppers scan product barcodes to search for additional styles and sizes and see more detailed product descriptions. 

By Robert Williams • July 8, 2019

Retail group urges antitrust scrutiny of Amazon, Google

The Retail Industry Leaders Association, which represents Walmart and Target among others, voiced concern about control over product search.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 3, 2019

Recode: Walmart faces $1B e-commerce loss, may sell ModCloth

The retail giant's e-commerce has grown quickly, but at a cost, and without achieving the primary goal of denting Amazon's market share.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 3, 2019

UBS: Nordstrom is a 'no-growth retailer'

The department store is challenged by casualization in apparel and bested by lower priced rivals, prompting the analysts' downgrade.

By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2019

Walmart leads NRF's top 100 retailers

Even though Amazon is still recognized as a disruptor, the e-commerce giant has failed to catch up to the world's largest retailer.

By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2019

Francesca's CFO to depart

Also on Monday, the company's 12-1 reverse stock split had its intended effect, boosting its per-share price to around $5, a necessity as it faces delisting.

By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2019

Macy's accused of racial discrimination on the basis of criminal history

Plaintiffs alleged the store's hiring practices disparately impact black and Latino applicants and workers. 

By Jennifer Carsen • Updated July 2, 2019

Coty to write down $3B in turnaround plan

The company is streamlining its operations and rebuilding its brands, and has already received positive feedback from U.S. retail partners, executives said.

By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2019