Lowe's inks multi-year NFL partnership as it kicks off refresh campaign

The retailer signs on as the first official home improvement retail sponsor of the league in a decade as it pushes new creative work and a tagline.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 22, 2019

How Neiman Marcus' CIO wants to frame customer experiences

Previously, only businesses interacted with technology, but "now customers have the ability to create their own technology," Sarah Miller said.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 22, 2019

David's Bridal emerges from bankruptcy

Within just shy of two months since its filing, the company says it has a "substantially stronger balance sheet and a clear strategy for the future."

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 22, 2019

Express CEO abruptly departs

The retailer may be at risk of following its former L Brands sibling, The Limited, into sales troubles.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2019

Walmart's Store No. 8 is looking for a CEO to lead new startup

The company, described in a job posting as in "stealth" mode, would join other Walmart-incubated tech startups like Spatialand and JetBlack.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 22, 2019

Parachute introduces 1st mattress

The five-year-old direct-to-consumer bedding company hopes to gain share in an increasingly crowded space by offering an "eco-friendly" mattress.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 22, 2019

Bloomingdale's beauty department changes its look

Much like its department store competitors, Bloomingdale's is focusing on tech and experience in its beauty sector makeover.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 22, 2019

Mickey Drexler steps down as chairman of J. Crew

Chad Leat will succeed Drexler as the retailer's chairman, effective immediately. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 19, 2019

Top retail execs share insights and goals for 2019

From Lowe's to Brandless, retail executives talked through changes in the retail industry as a whole and their own strategies for the year ahead.

By Corinne Ruff , Liza Casabona , Cara Salpini , Kaarin Moore • Jan. 18, 2019

Sears creditors lob objection at Lampert bid

The committee of unsecured creditors hopes to land more funds by calling for a hearing to air grievances over years of alleged financial misconduct by Lampert and ESL.

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Jan. 18, 2019

Nordstrom's latest partnership is with period undies brand Thinx

It's becoming clearer than ever that, to make it in retail, direct-to-consumer businesses need brick and mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2019

Walmart ramps up grocery delivery with 4 new service providers

The companies, including Roadie and Skip Pickup, will initially cover four states as the retailer works toward its goal of reaching 1,600 delivery stores this year.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 18, 2019

VF has 'powerful' Q3 on strength of Vans, The North Face

The conglomerate has worked to adjust its portfolio to chase growth, and so far that seems to be working.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2019

Signet hit with $11M penalty for deceptive credit practices

The company, which runs mall-based jewelry brands like Kay and Jared, admits no wrongdoing.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2019

Gymboree files bankruptcy for 2nd time in 2 years

The children's retailer plans to shutter its Gymboree and Crazy 8 stores, but executives have faith in Janie and Jack, and hope to sell it in Chapter 11.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 17, 2019

Nine West bondholders object to Sycamore settlement

The private equity firm offered a $115 million settlement in response to claims it stripped Nine West of value, but bondholders aren't satisfied.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Feb. 6, 2019

Target private label baby brand expands into essentials

The mass merchant is taking steps to freshen up some of its brands in a cohort of private labels that has rolled out over the last 18 months.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 17, 2019

Macy's on the brink

The retailer's turnaround has been complicated by a holiday sales miss, and CEO Jeff Gennette must figure out how the department store can survive.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2019

Brandless launches subscription option

The service is both a convenience play for consumers and a savvy business move aimed at capturing reorders.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 17, 2019

2018 was a great year for retail, 2019 is another story

Consumers are likely to be less free spending this year, but they're holding onto their high expectations of retailers, according to a Deloitte report.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2019

Shopko files Chapter 11

The Wisconsin-based retailer will also be closing an additional 38 stores and relocating 20 Optical centers to freestanding locations. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 16, 2019

Walmart exits CVS pharmacy benefit network over pricing dispute

CVS wants Walmart to fill prescriptions as an in-network pharmacy through April 30, but the retail giant could leave the network as early as February.

By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 16, 2019

Lampert wins back Sears with bid topping $5B

After significant back and forth, the Sears Chairman has prevailed in an auction for the department store chain. The bid, however, still needs approval in court.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 16, 2019

L'Occitane buys British skincare brand Elemis for $900M

The brand boasts cross-generational appeal and aims to grow its sales opportunities through its tie-up with the French retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2019

Walmart and VC firms see two paths for DTC brands

Brands either need to be a consumer phenomenon like Warby Parker, or they need to fit into a larger portfolio, like the one that Walmart is building.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 16, 2019