Walmart Labs builds out its candidate pipeline with 'returnships'

The retailer is looking to expand its tech talent pool.

By Ryan Golden • June 27, 2019

H&M plans fewer new stores in hard e-commerce push

The fast-fashion retailer also said that its partnership with omnichannel payments platform Klarna will expand to the U.S. in the fall.

By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2019

Walgreens retail falters on lower tobacco sales

The drugstore retailer in the third quarter managed to edge past expectations but isn't raising its outlook.

By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2019

Walmart now accepts SNAP benefits at all pickup locations

The retailer launched an online SNAP pilot earlier this spring and currently offers grocery pickup at more than 2,500 stores nationwide. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 27, 2019

Target unveils tween girl private label

The mass merchant's ongoing development of its own brands across categories should help protect its prices if tariffs drive up costs, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2019

Wayfair workers plan walkout over migrant camp sales

The e-commerce furniture retailer is under fire for allegedly filling orders from border facilities, and experts say it's a brand crisis.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2019

Betting on a Prime Day outage, eBay announces 'Crash Sale'

The sales event is the online marketplace's latest attempt to take market share away from Amazon.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 26, 2019

Walmart hit with trademark suit by airline over Jetblack name

JetBlue has taken issue with the name of the retail giant's urban concierge membership as it expands offerings to include travel-based services.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 26, 2019

Who benefits from an Apple, Best Buy partnership?

The technology company last week announced that its authorized repair services will now be available at the retailer's nearly 1,000 U.S. locations.

By Caroline Jansen • June 26, 2019

Target aims at Amazon as it preps for another Prime Day melee

The mass merchant highlighted its advantages over the e-tailer — at-store services and no membership required — in announcing its own sales event.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 26, 2019

David's Bridal hires new CEO

Replacing Scott Key is James Marcum, who has worked in private equity as well as with other distressed retailers like Circuit City and Ultimate Electronics.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 25, 2019

Chico's private equity suitor just won't quit

Sycamore Partners wants to add the women's apparel retail company to its portfolio, but the board isn't having it.

By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2019

Destination Maternity slashes jobs as it tries to contain costs

The apparel retailer aims to save up to $4.5 million and streamline its workforce as it continues to struggle with sales declines and a revolving C-suite. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 25, 2019

Amazon unveils beauty store for professionals

In a direct shot at Sally Beauty, the e-commerce giant debuted a platform geared toward professionals in the beauty space.

By Cara Salpini • June 25, 2019

How apparel earnings unfolded

Retail clothing companies had a rocky quarter. Here's how G-III, RTW Retailwinds, VF Corp and Vince stacked up. 

By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2019

Sears Hometown bleeds money and sales ahead of acquisition

Comparable sales were down more than 13% at the retailer's flagship banner and sales overall were down nearly 24%. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 24, 2019

4 grocers that are turning stores into destinations

E-commerce sales may be growing, but the store is still the core asset for many retailers. Here's how a few are making their locations into more than just a weekly shop.

By Krishna Thakker • June 24, 2019

Reebok stretches into maternity apparel

A new collection features leggings and tank tops in high-stretch fabrics, as more athletics retailers try to grab a piece of the women's market.

By Cara Salpini • June 24, 2019

REI sunsets catalog, introduces print magazine

As part of the effort, the retailer plans to invest $100,000 in 10 local news organizations this year.

By Dianna Christe • June 24, 2019

Several HBC shareholders resist big CEO pay

About a quarter of the company's investors cast non-binding "no" votes on Helena Foulkes' $29.4 million package, among the highest in Canada.

By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2019

Can a new owner rewrite the story of Barnes & Noble?

The bookseller has a healthy balance sheet and brand, as well as a buyer. But that may not be enough to turn around years of lost sales and dashed hopes.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 24, 2019

FullBeauty brings on new CEO

Jim Fogarty, who has experience in multi-brand retail and bankruptcy restructuring, replaces Emilie Arel in the role and on the board.

By Daphne Howland • June 21, 2019

EBay rolls out AI-based personalization features

The e-commerce company is using machine learning to further support individual shopping patterns.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 21, 2019

J.C. Penney and Macy's decry tariffs, warn of price hikes

Proposed import taxes would fall disproportionately on women, who are Penney's core shoppers, and would leave retailers with few short-term options.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 21, 2019

Crate & Barrel acquires home decor brand Hudson Grace

While the addition is relatively small, it could indicate that Crate & Barrel is exploring options with smaller format stores.

By Caroline Jansen • June 20, 2019