J.C. Penney to close 3 stores

Despite high-spending shoppers, the holidays this year weren't much of a boon for the struggling department store as comp sales fell during the period.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2019

Sears to consider revised ESL bid

In a bankruptcy court hearing Tuesday, the retailer said it will consider a revised bid, which is expected to be filed Wednesday with a $120 million deposit.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 9, 2019

Sephora Americas names head of Benefit Cosmetics new CEO

Jean-André Rougeot has led Benefit Cosmetics, another LVMH-owned brand, for 12 years, and replaces Calvin McDonald, who left for Lululemon in August.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 9, 2019

Can Kroger make money selling tech to other retailers?

The grocer is partnering with Microsoft to develop digital shelves, inventory management programs and other systems it will roll out to its own stores and offer to others.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 8, 2019

Former CEO wants to buy back Beauty Brands in Ch. 11

Absolute Beauty's bid, for $4.65 million, would keep 23 stores open and is one of the preferred choices by the retailer's unsecured creditors.

By Cara Salpini • Updated Jan. 18, 2019

Chanel advances luxury watch operations with Kenissi investment

The fashion house is solidifying its timepiece operations at a time when some analysts say luxury sales could weather retail turbulence.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2019

Nest Bedding to launch Amazon-exclusive mattress

The direct-to-consumer bedding and mattress brand ended 2018 at $28 million and hopes to expand on that growth in the year ahead.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 8, 2019

Chico's Soma brand debuts tech-enabled fit bra

Fit is a big conundrum when buying bras, and several brands have turned to tech to help the process.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2019

WSJ: Charlotte Russe mulls sale, bankruptcy

The mall retailer, which has struggled to regain its financial footing, has reportedly hired Guggenheim Securities to explore strategic alternatives.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 7, 2019

Starboard urges Dollar Tree to unload Family Dollar

Family Dollar has been a drag on its parent since its 2015 acquisition, but a sale may mostly benefit investors, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2019

Sears Holdings reportedly preps for liquidation

The retailer has rejected Eddie Lampert's bid and is expected to ask a bankruptcy judge Tuesday if it can proceed with liquidation plans, sources told Reuters and CNBC.

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Jan. 8, 2019

Mall vacancies and rents stabilize in Q4

Slowing new development, non-retail tenants and major changes retailers are making are all helping landlords, according to real estate research firm Reis.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2019

Rite Aid faces NYSE delisting

The drugstore retailer is in a tough spot after two merger plans failed, and the prospect of delisting its common stock is the least of its problems.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2019

Former Toys R Us employees receive hardship fund checks

Nearly 20,000 former employees received letters that allow them to apply for severance pay from a $20 million fund created by former private equity owners.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 4, 2019

Toys R Us Asia to open 60 stores in 2019

Most stores are slated for China, the biggest growth market for the retailer, which has quickly faded from the U.S. market since its liquidation.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 4, 2019

FullBeauty expects to file Chapter 11

The plus-size apparel retailer plans to go through a restructuring process in the coming weeks to slash debt by $900 million. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 4, 2019

Apple's revenue miss threatens Best Buy

The electronics retailer is also at risk of losing market share as Apple expands its relationships with other retailers, UBS analyst Michael Lasser says.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 4, 2019

Foot Locker passes $3M investment to kids' shoe startup

Super Heroic, a children's footwear retailer, has now raised $10 million since its founding in 2016, and plans to start selling in Kids Foot Locker stores.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 4, 2019

Marble Ridge files anti-SLAPP motion against Neiman Marcus

Things are heating up between the luxury retailer and its lenders, which aren't happy with the transfer of its MyTheresa e-commerce business last year.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 3, 2019

Lampert's plan A and B for Sears

An affiliate of the Sears Chairman's hedge fund on Wednesday filed an alternative bid that would keep open just 250 stores.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 3, 2019

Blake Nordstrom dies unexpectedly at 58

The co-president of Nordstrom, the department store founded by his great-grandfather, had worked at the family business since he was a teenager.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 3, 2019

Camping World drives beyond the RV park with acquisition spree

The RV seller recently bought several outdoors retailers, in part to support its Good Sam Club, but also as a way to move further into the space.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 3, 2019

Michael Kors is officially Capri

The company also declared itself a global luxury fashion house thanks to its acquisition of Versace, but there's work ahead for its newly acquired brands.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 2, 2019

WSJ: Amazon will build more Whole Foods stores

Suburban areas will be the target for store growth as the grocer aims to make its Prime Now pickup and delivery services available to more shoppers.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 2, 2019

What do positive comp sales say for department stores? Not much

Despite a likely positive holiday season when all the tallies are in, the retailers are still miles behind others in the industry in terms of growth, analysts say.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 2, 2019