J.Crew selects sustainable denim supplier, but is it a natural fit?

Apparel retailers are more proactive in pursuing sustainable sourcing, but they’re thwarted in many ways.

By Andy Burt • Feb. 1, 2019

H&M to shutter 160 stores amid profit slump

The apparel company is climbing a digital learning curve in a belated move to grow and integrate its e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2019

Avon to slash workforce by another 10%

The job cuts, part of a turnaround strategy revision, come on top of an 8% reduction last year.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 1, 2019

Michaels to close 36 Pat Catan's stores

The retailer will rebrand some locations, but shuttering the smaller arts-and-crafts chain was inevitable, according to GlobalData Retail.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2019

Francesca's completes strategic review without a sale

The struggling women's apparel and accessories retailer announced a new $10 million loan to support its turnaround efforts.

By Corinne Ruff , Ben Unglesbee • Updated Aug. 14, 2019

FAO Schwarz to open at Selfridges in London

The iconic toy retailer's revival entails a return to its experiential stores and a global expansion.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2019

The running list of 2019 bankruptcy victims

Destination Maternity is the latest retailer to file, with plans to close roughly half its stores and sell itself in bankruptcy.

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee , Cara Salpini , Kaarin Moore , Caroline Jansen • Updated Oct. 23, 2019

Drugstores dig into dental care

CVS and Walgreens have both forged collaborations in the space in hopes that consumers will bite.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2019

Blue Apron introduces new retail line on Jet

The embattled company will offer a meal kit that bundles sauces, grains, spices and a recipe that shoppers then pair with retailer produce or protein.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 31, 2019

Neiman Marcus calls on BLVD for beauty touch-up

The upgrades are only at some locations, which will feature the luxury beauty brand's salon, nail and brow services, among others.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 31, 2019

FabFitFun rakes in $80M more in VC funding

The investment will help the platform expand its merchandising and global operations and evolve as a marketing partner and brand launchpad.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 31, 2019

Target accelerator welcomes 10 new beauty startups

Participating brands could, like Girl+Hair, YUNI Beauty and Oars + Alps, end up in Target's digital or physical aisles.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 31, 2019

Alibaba steadfast amid China turbulence

Executives again touted the strength of China's middle class, saying innovation will help it grab its share of growing consumption for years.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2019

Kohl's to bring Weight Watchers studio to Chicago store

The move follows the retailer's efforts to shrink store footprints with space yielded to Amazon and grocer Aldi.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2019

EBay faces year of transition

Efforts to smooth recent experiments in the user and seller experience are complicated by activist pressure to spin off its profitable StubHub and Classifieds businesses.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2019

Walmart scores Fanatics partnership ahead of Super Bowl

The two companies Tuesday launched a digital specialty shop on Walmart.com offering "hundreds of thousands" of fan gear from pro sports leagues.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 30, 2019

Billie lathers up $25M more in VC funding

The new funds will go toward expanding the brand's product line and innovating in the personal care category, the company said.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 30, 2019

GameStop drops sale search amid struggles to find a buyer

The gaming and collectibles retailer sold its mobile business, but is still in search of a permanent CEO.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2019

Paul Marciano stays at Guess

Investors didn't take kindly to the brand's announcement Monday, which included the news that former COO Carlos Alberini will return to replace Victor Herrero as CEO and a member of its board.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2019

LuLaRoe sued on pyramid scheme allegations

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson states that the company engaged in deceptive practices.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 29, 2019

Longtime Neiman Marcus chief merchant to step down

Jim Gold spent nearly three decades at the company, working his way up through a variety of roles.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2019

Walgreens scoops up 63 Shopko pharmacies at Ch.11 auction

The Midwestern retailer's bankruptcy is furthering the consolidation of the pharmacy business.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2019

MLB subs Nike for Under Armour

The licensing agreement was originally awarded to Under Armour in 2016. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2019

Walmart pulls products off Google Express

A company spokesperson did not detail why the products were no longer available on the shopping service, but clarified that Walmart is developing a specific action for the Google Assistant.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 28, 2019

A Penney saved?

The discount department store's turnaround task is monumental, but time is short.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2019