Kay, Jared owner to shutter 150 stores

Signet, which also runs several other jewelry banners, closed 262 stores last year and promised continued aggressiveness in reducing its footprint.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2019

Sears opening stores for a change

The retailer's comeback is based on locations with smaller square footage.

By Daphne Howland • Updated April 4, 2019

Katie Finnegan to depart Walmart's Store No. 8

The founder of Walmart's incubation arm, and CEO of Spatialand, will leave the company on June 7.

By Kaarin Moore • April 4, 2019

Walmart rolls out new baby registry experience

The company is placing personalization and its mobile app at the forefront of the process.

By Caroline Jansen • April 4, 2019

Ascena debuts cross-brand loyalty program

Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Ann Taylor Factory and LOFT Outlet are letting customers, including those without a store card, earn points across banners.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2019

Dick's Sporting Goods pays $2.9M to settle unpaid security check suit

California law defines "hours worked" as time during which an employee is subject to an employer's control, the court said.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 4, 2019

Amazon partnership delivering returns for Kohl's

Providing a service to Amazon customers may be bringing sales and shoppers to Kohl's stores, according to Earnest Research.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2019

ABG grabs Volcom from Kering

The brand marketing conglomerate sees great potential in the export of American skate, surf and snow culture to a wider international audience.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2019

HBC boosts profits as store comps decline

The Canadian department store company is banking on its best performer, American luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue, to continue to lead its growth.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2019

GameStop lost $673M last year

The gaming segment is in the midst of a shift that is forcing major changes to the retailer's operations.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2019

Madewell names 1st CEO

Libby Wadle has led the brand as president for two years and has been at parent brand J. Crew in various roles since 2004.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2019

Etsy executive appointed CEO of Blue Apron

Retail veteran Linda Findley Kozlowski will lead the struggling meal kit company following the resignation of Brad Dickerson. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 3, 2019

Lululemon's self-care line to debut at Sephora

The products, which include dry shampoo and deodorant, will also be available at select Lululemon locations and studio partners.

By Cara Salpini , Kaarin Moore • Updated June 18, 2019

Walmart launches voice-activated grocery shopping

The new service will allow customers to voice order groceries from their Google Assistant devices including Google Home, iPhone and Android.

By Krishna Thakker • April 3, 2019

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