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

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The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail

More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.

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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

Amazon 'morphing' free Prime 2-day shipping to 1 day

The e-commerce giant is investing $800 million to upgrade the infrastructure that was built to handle its most popular Prime membership perk.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2019

UK regulators block Walmart's $9.4B Asda sale

Merging with Sainsbury's would have created the country's largest chain and netted Walmart $4 billion.

By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2019

Lululemon wants to double men's and digital by 2023

The athletics retailer is also launching its own footwear, placing it in tighter competition with rivals Nike and Under Armour.

By Caroline Jansen • April 25, 2019

Pier 1 downgraded on debt, poor prospects

In a statement, the retailer said it has a plan that will return the company to, "long-term health and sustainable financial performance." 

By Daphne Howland • Updated April 26, 2019

Burlington names former Ross executive CEO

The retailer announced Michael O'Sullivan will succeed Thomas Kingsbury, who will step down in September. 

By Kaarin Moore • April 25, 2019

'Meet PillPack': Amazon rolls out Rx delivery direct marketing

The campaign provides a peek behind the curtain of the famously secretive e-commerce giant, which has edged into healthcare in recent years.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 24, 2019

Prime Unicorn Index: The RealReal set to hit unicorn status with latest funding

The upscale resale site authorized the sale of up to $70 million in new shares, which if sold, would value the company at over $1 billion.

By Caroline Jansen • April 24, 2019

EBay upgrades guidance on Q1 performance

Like Amazon, the company is seeing more money come in from its advertising operations.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2019

H&M expands product transparency for online apparel

Several sustainability and ethics watchers give the fast-fashion retailer props for its efforts, but also say it should go further.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2019

Chico's names Bonnie Brooks CEO

Brooks previously served as interim CEO after Shelley Broader’s departure in April.

By Daphne Howland , Cara Salpini • Updated July 19, 2019

Ulta lands exclusive deal with DTC brand Madison Reed

It's part of a larger strategy for the beauty retailer, which has also made deals with brands like Morphe and Kylie Cosmetics.

By Cara Salpini • April 24, 2019

Retail hiring fell 8.1% in 2018

The shift is particularly noteworthy because the industry has struggled with recruiting and retention efforts of late.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2019

Amazon makes garage parcel deliveries available

The release of Key for Garage is the company's latest effort to fight back against porch pirates and ensure deliveries end up in the right hands. 

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

All Kohl's stores to take Amazon returns

The 2-year-old pilot will become standard practice in July, and brings benefits to both retailers and their customers.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2019

Torrid withdraws IPO plans

Plus apparel is getting renewed attention from disruptors and traditional brands alike, and that may be pressuring the private equity-owned retailer.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2019

Walmart rewards supplier emission cuts

Suppliers for the retailer have avoided 3.46 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions as part of Project Gigaton China.

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

The downward spiral of Francesca's

The boutique retailer has reported double digit comps declines for five straight quarters, with a sixth projected, and has around $14 million in cash left.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019

Target unveils green, affordable household product brand

"Everspring" takes a note from startup Brandless for affordable goods, and furthers the retailer's private label efforts.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019

Sears says Lampert stripped company 'of billions of dollars of assets'

Several analysts have made observations along the same lines for years, but ESL on Monday “vigorously” disputed the claims.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond shakes up board amid activist pressure

But the investor group responded saying the retailer's actions still weren't enough, pointing to the fact that the current CEO remains in his role.

By Caroline Jansen • Updated April 22, 2019

Under Armour head of North America to depart

Jason LaRose has been the president of that division since 2016, and has worked at the athletics retailer in various roles since 2013.

By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2019

Amazon, Walmart join online SNAP pilot

The USDA program, which has launched in New York state, will bring the convenience of online grocery shopping to millions of benefit recipients. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 22, 2019