Walmart reportedly changing up store management again

The move could be part of an effort to change its workplace culture, and potentially has the added benefit of containing labor costs.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2019

H&M ends print catalog after 39 years

The fast fashion retailer stated that the change is related to its ongoing sustainability goals.

By Kaarin Moore • May 3, 2019

Francesca's to close at least 20 stores this year amid sales plunge

That number could be conservative in light of the apparel retailer's massive 727-store footprint, mostly in malls.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2019

Target, Walmart envision radically different futures for their growing media businesses

The big-box rivals both made their NewFronts debuts this week, but their pitches to advertisers largely reinforced the divide in their audiences and brand positioning.

By Peter Adams • May 3, 2019

Modell's CEO: 'The landlords are rooting for us'

The 130-year-old sporting goods store is aiming for a new lease on life.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2019

Under Armour continues to falter at home

Cost cuts helped the athletic brand's turnaround gain some traction in the first quarter, but it has more to do to woo North American shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2019

Wayfair's loss widens in Q1

While the company's direct retail revenue saw gains in the first quarter, its loss grew more than anticipated.

By Caroline Jansen • May 2, 2019

Ascena founder's son steps down as CEO

As he gives up the position he held for 27 years, David Jaffe also cedes his chairman role, although he remains on the board.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2019

Amazon rebrands Souq

Souq has grown throughout the Middle East since the U.S. e-commerce giant bought it two years ago, and the name change is set to boost that.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2019

Debtwire: Modell's taps real estate adviser to negotiate leases

The sporting goods retailer is also working with other outside firms on strategic alternatives, a revelation that spooked vendors in recent weeks.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2019

Orlando, Florida, mall demo could pave way for $1B mixed-use project

If the developer gets the all-clear, the 46-acre redevelopment of a struggling shopping center could see retail, residential, hotel and office space added.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2019

Aetna sends CVS profit soaring

With its first quarter to fully include its health insurance acquisition, the company is less of a traditional drugstore retailer than ever.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2019

Thinx now sold at b8ta stores

In an exclusive shared with Retail Dive, the period underwear brand's CEO called brick and mortar "critical" to expanding sales.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2019

Neiman Marcus mulls MyTheresa options

The department store's debt has undermined its ability to recapture the sales and shoppers that have largely abandoned the retail model.

By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2019

Bluefly headed to the auction block

The online fashion site survived the dot-com bust, the Great Recession and the collapse of flash sales, but now it's looking for a buyer.

By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2019

Millennial and Gen Z shoppers are leading e-gift card adoption

Retailers have to make more progress with their omnichannel card offerings to keep up with younger consumer demands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 30, 2019

Chewy to fetch $1B in IPO

The price of the online retailer's public offering tops previous estimates.

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee • Updated June 14, 2019

$4B Miami Worldcenter breaks ground on new retail, parking

This latest construction start will add to the retail and residential projects already under way at the mega-development.

By Kim Slowey • April 29, 2019

Walgreens hires its 1st global chief supply chain officer

Colin Nelson is taking on the role, joining the drugstore retailer from the agribusiness Bunge.

By Matt Leonard • April 29, 2019

Fabletics opens NYC pop-up

Last summer, Kate Hudson's activewear brand announced a massive brick-and-mortar expansion as physical stores boost sales online and off.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2019

Walmart reveals 1st 'intelligent' lab store

Equipped with cameras, sensors, interactive displays and major processing power, the souped-up Neighborhood Market aims to take efficiency and customer experience to new heights.

By Jessica Dumont • April 26, 2019

J.C. Penney quietly replaces longtime menswear chief

James Starke was replaced by company veteran Jeff Useforge, who has spent much of his career in men's, with some specialty in big and tall.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2019

Entertainment is filling a retail void for toy makers

It's not like Hasbro or Mattel are getting out of the toy business, but many of those sales continue to fall.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2019

Amazon stokes profits as retail growth slows

The e-commerce giant is facing stiff competition these days and isn't grabbing market share like before, so it must innovate, "just like any other retailer."

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2019

Forever 21 shutting down Chinese e-commerce site

There are also reports of store closures and massive discounting that could indicate the brand is exiting the country, according to Women's Wear Daily.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2019