Payless, Gymboree and the road to Chapter 22

Both retailers exited bankruptcy successfully once, now they're back in financial trouble two years later. What happened?​

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 13, 2019

Cannabis retailer inks US deal with Simon Property Group

Green Growth Brands, which is publicly traded in Canada, opened the first of more than 100 shops in American malls selling CBD-infused products.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2019

REI CEO resigns over undisclosed relationship

Jerry Stritzke, who has headed the co-op since 2013, was involved with "the leader of another organization in the outdoor industry," triggering an investigation.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 13, 2019

Nordstrom revs up denim assortment

This is one of the first physical locations for Revtown, an online jeans brand founded last year by several former Under Armour executives.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 13, 2019

Whole Foods has raised prices, but it's not the only one

The retailer's lower-price positioning has taken a hit as it faces rising manufacturer costs and expiring promotional contracts.

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 13, 2019

Macy's names new chief merchandising officer

Patti Ongman, who has been at the company for more than three decades, most recently oversaw its home merchandising unit.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2019

E-tailer Public Goods moves into grocery

The membership-only retailer, which began by offering clean personal care products, now has a healthy food category. 

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 12, 2019

Reuters: Walmart and Deliv terminate grocery delivery partnership

The deal ended because of low order volume and lengthy fulfillment times that kept drivers waiting 40 minutes or more, according to the report. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 12, 2019

Under Armour plans to be 'a louder brand' in 2019

Successful launches, including the HOVR sneaker line, are helping to propel the retailer out of its rivals' shadows.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 12, 2019

Target updates app after pricing dispute

An investigation by a Minneapolis TV station found that prices on the retailer's mobile app rose as users got closer to stores. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 12, 2019

6 key components of the store of the future

From Walmart to DTC upstarts like Burrow, retail executives shared their perspectives on what's essential for the next generation of physical stores.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 12, 2019

Johnston & Murphy brand chief to retire

Jon Caplan, a longtime veteran of Genesco's classic American footwear retailer, will depart in June.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2019

Barneys New York to launch 'The High End' cannabis concept

The effort involves a partnership with luxury purveyor Beboe and opens next month, featuring wellness products and paraphernalia in stores and online.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2019

Barron's names Best Buy most sustainable company

Through its e-waste recycling, carbon emission reduction and community engagement, the electronics retailer moved up from its No. 3 spot last year.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 12, 2019

The new Toys R Us reportedly plans to open stores this year

According to multiple reports, the downscaled locations would include experiential elements and may sell toys on consignment.

By Corinne Ruff , Ben Unglesbee • Updated June 24, 2019

HBC closes Lord & Taylor flagship sale

The company completed the sale of its Fifth Avenue building to WeWork Property Investors for a total of $850 million.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2019

Neiman Marcus' innovation lab dissolves under CEO's new strategy

The retailer's iLab concept was given to enterprise architect Scott Emmons in 2012, who exited the role earlier this year. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 11, 2019

Facebook buys visual shopping startup GrokStyle

The startup's focus on artificial intelligence solutions for retailers could boost the social network’s e-commerce ambitions.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 11, 2019

Walmart unveils online furniture brand MoDRN

The move plays into the trend of major retailers expanding home goods offerings and displays the retail giant's growing emphasis on e-commerce.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 11, 2019

L'Occitane commits to 100% sustainable plastics

The beauty retailer signed a multi-year agreement with Loop Industries to further its use of recycled plastic in packaging.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 11, 2019

Walmart's Allswell brand launches Tiny Home tour

The retail giant's premium bedding brand, which debuted online only last year, is taking a shoppable store on wheels. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2019

Post Toys R Us, Mattel and Hasbro on different paths

Net sales fell further at Hasbro, but both toymakers face other challenges in a market with negative growth.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2019

Rebag to open 30 brick-and-mortar stores

The handbag resale startup on Thursday received a $25 million investment and will use it to fuel an ambitious expansion.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2019

Sears back in Eddie Lampert's hands

A bankruptcy judge approved ESL's $5.2 billion bid to keep roughly 425 stores and 45,000 employees.

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Feb. 12, 2019

Shopko announces 139 more store closures

The Wisconsin-based retailer will also relocate approximately 50 of its optical centers to become freestanding locations.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 8, 2019