What's different about Levi's

The brand has defined American denim since the 19th century by remaining a pioneer. Now Wall Street will have a say in its future.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2019

Macy's hires 1st chief supply chain officer

Dennis Mullahy comes to the retailer from Michaels and previously worked at Ulta and Meijer. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 2, 2019

Staples launches brand revamp

The retailer also revealed five private labels and appears to be emphasizing its consumer-facing operations, but it has abandoned its coworking pilot.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2019

Payments company Airwallex lands unicorn status

The fintech business, which reached a $1 billion valuation in only three years, supports a variety of corporations including JD.com, Tencent and MasterCard.

By Kaarin Moore • April 2, 2019

Retail sales tumble in February

January, however, went better than initially reported. Core retail sales for the month were revised up to a 0.8% rise.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2019

How Dick's Sporting Goods' CTO will revamp athletic e-commerce

The retailer is investing about $15 million in e-commerce fulfillment capabilities and $10 million in technology.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 2, 2019

QVC plans 1st exclusive beauty brand

Carmindy Beauty will be developed with Batallure Beauty and will sell exclusively on the video commerce platform when it debuts in September.

By Cara Salpini • April 2, 2019

Walgreens Q2 'disappointing'

The drugstore retailer's CEO and analysts used the same word to describe results, and executives announced a reorganization focused on cutting costs.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2019

H&M pledges 100% sustainable cotton by 2020

The commitment is part of a larger plan to convert to recycled or sustainable materials exclusively by 2030.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 2, 2019

Amazon cuts prices on hundreds of Whole Foods products

The e-commerce giant is doubling down on deals for Prime members at its grocery store, while shoppers without the membership will see prices slashed an average of 20% beginning Wednesday. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 2, 2019

Barneys refutes downsizing

A company spokesperson disputed media reports that the retailer will shrink the footprint of its Madison Avenue flagship store.

By Daphne Howland • Updated April 2, 2019

Charlotte Russe sells off its brands as all stores shutter

New owner Mamiye​ will sell the Peek Kids label online and through wholesale, while fashion company YM takes over its flagship.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2019

H&M turnaround gains traction

The fast-fashion retailer has worked through its excess inventory and is finally focusing on e-commerce, but must do more to boost profits.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2019

Christian bookseller LifeWay shuttering all locations

The organization in January decided to shrink its brick-and-mortar footprint, but more recently chose to eliminate it entirely to focus on digital sales.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2019

Lidl opens 'Express' mini store

The 1,000-square-foot site is located on the ground floor of the company’s Arlington, Virginia, headquarters. 

By Jeff Wells • March 29, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond reportedly lays off almost 150

As the home goods retailer this week also sparred with three activist investors, it said that the layoffs reflect a new focus on e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • March 29, 2019

Reuters: J. Crew once again in debt restructuring talks

The retailer remains saddled with $1.7 billion in debt even after prevailing in a debt swap scheme last year. 

By Daphne Howland • March 29, 2019

RH, still resisting e-commerce, reports record revenue

As the furnishing retailer closes in on two years with a new business model, its CEO says it's becoming "a brand with no peer."

By Corinne Ruff • March 29, 2019

PVH in talks to sell Calvin Klein women's jeans business

The company is nixing a high-end Calvin Klein menswear line as well.

By Daphne Howland • Updated March 29, 2019

Lululemon flexes on plans for a 50% digital business

Executives are expected to share the company's five-year plan at an investors day next month.

By Corinne Ruff • March 28, 2019

Target includes supplier emissions in new climate goals

For the first time the retailer took into account its entire supply chain, representing 96% of total emissions, in calculating greenhouse gas emissions.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019

Casper wakes up the competition with $1.1B valuation

After a fresh $100 million in funding, the mattress startup is the most recent of three retailers to reach unicorn status in the past two weeks.

By Cara Salpini • March 28, 2019

H&M launches branding campaign to attract talent

Retailers that prioritize the promotion of their brand as an employer may see a recruiting boost, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2019

Fred Segal acquired, plans 3rd LA store

The investment, for an undisclosed amount, will help the brand fulfill its global expansion ambitions.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2019

J.C. Penney taps new CFO

Bill Wafford is a retail veteran with turnaround expertise, most recently at The Vitamin Shoppe. He may face his biggest test yet.

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2019