Unstable retail schedules are bad for workers' health

Stabilizing schedules at Gap boosted sales 7% and productivity 5%, according to a new study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 25, 2019

Levi Strauss appoints an artificial intelligence officer

The new title and role, and its home within the c-suite, reflect how much AI is now woven into a variety of retailer and brand initiatives.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 22, 2019

FedEx, Rent the Runway team up on 'extra hours' service

Fast fulfillment and shipping are especially crucial for a company with a business model built on rentals.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 22, 2019

Wayfair loss widens despite record Q4 growth

As the home goods space gets more crowded, especially online, the company is focusing on supply chain improvements.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 22, 2019

Apple taps former Microsoft exec to lead smart home development

A well-known technology sector veteran and product entrepreneur appears to be working on the company's in-home voice efforts.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 22, 2019

Sears unveils new Craftsman line

When the retailer unloaded its iconic tool brand two years ago, it was widely seen as a sign of its desperation.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2019

Retail defaults to ease, but hurdles ahead for weaker players

Neiman Marcus, J. Crew, Petsmart and Academy make up 71% of the $22.8 billion in outstanding distressed retail debt carried by low-rated firms, according to a new report from Moody's Investors Service.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 22, 2019

Pinterest unexpectedly files for IPO, seeks $12B market value

A successful IPO is likely to be followed by investments in building out the platform's offerings for marketers. 

By Robert Williams • Feb. 22, 2019

Amazon Prime members more likely to sign up for subscriptions

Memberships hold a lot of appeal to a diverse group of consumers, with store signups proving to be the most popular, according to a report by AlixPartners.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2019

HBC shuts down home business, eyes Saks off-price closures

Hudson's Bay department stores will gain Canadian home sales, while 20 Saks Off 5th locations could close in the U.S.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2019

Target private label expands to toddler sizes

The retailer is adding sizes 12M through 5T to its Art Class apparel line.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 22, 2019

Bloomberg: Neiman Marcus, debtholders reignite talks

Negotiations, which have been up and down for months, will likely continue until the parties can resolve the transfer of the retailer's MyTheresa unit.

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Feb. 25, 2019

Neighborhood Goods snags $8.8M, plans NYC location

Some say the department store model is in decline, but this startup and its investors believe it just needs an upgrade.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2019

American Eagle pilots subscription service

The teen apparel retailer joins several others in offering an alternative to owning garments, but free shipping and laundry could get expensive.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2019

Report: Walmart brings website ad sales in-house

With its e-commerce business growing, the retailer could be gearing up to sell more ads targeting shoppers. 

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 21, 2019

CVS has a mixed quarter as it envelops Aetna

With even its front-store sales depending heavily on its pharmacies, CVS looks less like a traditional retailer every day.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2019

Inditex's Pull & Bear enters US market

The move is part of an ambitious expansion plan by the Zara parent to sell online in all countries by 2020.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 20, 2019

Payless gets OK for promised worker pay amid liquidation

The retailer sought to pay wages and benefits above bankruptcy code caps so that employees will stick around for its massive wind-down.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2019

Walmart stands up container fleet, uses drivers for drayage

The retailer has been pleasantly surprised by the extra efficiency gained by taking more control of intermodal loads.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 20, 2019

ThirdLove expands to 78 sizes

The upstart intimates brand is working toward its mission to "help all women feel valued" by offering inclusive sizing options.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 20, 2019

American Eagle Outfitters is going to Europe

It's a confident and ambitious move, but comes with some risk in light of a highly competitive and crowded market, according to GlobalData Retail.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2019

Amazon pledges 50% net-zero carbon shipments by 2030

Steps toward "Shipment Zero," along with information regarding "Amazon's company-wide carbon footprint" will be released later in the year.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 20, 2019

Etsy error results in unauthorized withdrawals from sellers' accounts

The company's community forum was flooded with complaints from multiple sellers alleging they lost anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 19, 2019

Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85

The designer made his mark at several couture houses, but most indelibly at Chanel, where, for almost 40 years, he carried on its founder's vision.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2019

Walmart e-commerce sales grow 43%

The big-box retailer reported its best U.S. comp sales growth in nine years on a two-year stack of 6.8% growth.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 19, 2019