Stitch Fix active client count rises 22%

Company executive Meredith Dunn is also leaving, and the retailer disappointed Wall Street with smaller active client growth.

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 11, 2018

DSW's new loyalty program stoking sales

The footwear retailer is being underestimated, according to analysts.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2018

Amazon to charge third-party sellers for safety violations

The new fines are aimed at merchandise sold by third parties but shipped by Amazon after an uptick in safety incidents involving third-party sellers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 11, 2018

WSJ: Under Armour fires 2 execs after internal review

Unnamed sources told the Journal the executives were in CEO Kevin Plank's "inner circle" and spent marketing funds on gifts for athletes and nights out.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 11, 2018

Ascena's Justice brand posts 12% comps rise

But a turnaround planned for the conglomerate's plus-size Lane Bryant retailer could prove difficult in an era of inclusive sizing at mainstream rivals.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2018

Neiman Marcus countersues Marble Ridge

In a recent lawsuit alleging the "fraudulent transfer" of MyTheresa, the debtholder paints a picture of a retailer teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. Neiman fired back Friday at what it claims are "false statements."

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Dec. 17, 2018

Calvin Klein adopts digital-first approach, leaving print ads behind

The brand plans to post more frequently on its social media platforms, work with more micro-influencers and host local activations.

By Erica Sweeney • Dec. 11, 2018

Do Shinola hotels have room to grow?

The watch brand enters the hospitality space with a new Detroit hotel opening in 2019.

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 10, 2018

Small-format stores and rising rents are reshaping urban retail

The 11 North American cities looked at by commercial real estate firm JLL are hardly typical, but they do serve as barometers, according to a new report.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2018

Michaels boosts top line as tariffs loom

But the retailer isn't benefiting much from growing spending on arts and crafts, and operating income took a hit in the third quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2018

Foot Locker, Skechers among lowest-scoring brands on forced labor

Apparel supply chains are known for being opaque and complex, requiring brands to have insight and visibility into their suppliers' operations. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 7, 2018

Walmart debuts tech accessories private label, Motile

The line appears to be a competitive move against Target's tech accessories private label, Heyday, which rolled out this summer.  

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 7, 2018

Lululemon expands test for 1st loyalty program

An annual membership for the pilot currently costs $128, though the company noted plans to increase the cost before rolling it out further.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 7, 2018

CNBC: Untuckit seeks deal topping $600M valuation

The men's shirt company is in growth mode and has tapped Morgan Stanley in its quest for more funding.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2018

Walmart adds Art.com to stable of digital-first brands

The big-box retailer said it sees wall decor, a $10 billion market, as key to winning the home category.

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 7, 2018

Nine West asks court for $22M amid ongoing lender strife

Objections from lenders have left the footwear and apparel company with a longer bankruptcy timeline and the need for additional financing.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2018

Ulta slows openings on 'increased confidence' in stores

Since 2012, the beauty retailer has opened over 100 stores per year, but strong performance has led Ulta to pull back on the growth of its footprint.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 7, 2018

Bloomberg: Shopko mulling bankruptcy filing

Efforts to shop itself around are failing to pan out for the private equity-owned rural chain.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2018

Glossier president and CFO prepares to leave company

The company's long-time president announced he will leave the company to found his own business, following other executives out the door.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 6, 2018

Neiman Marcus sales slowly build as debt refinancing talks reset

Tensions rise as at least one debtholder alleges the company has engaged in "deceptive and misleading conduct" with the transfer of its MyTheresa e-commerce business.

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 6, 2018

The Children's Place shifts to omnichannel, digital to reach millennial moms

The company sees an opportunity to grab market share in kidswear beyond taking advantage of struggling rivals like Gymboree and Sears.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 6, 2018

G-III Apparel Group Q3 growth fueled by wholesale

Its troubled retail sales are "not a secret" and the company is working to close underperforming stores, according to CEO Morris Goldfarb.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 6, 2018

Marquee snaps up Dakine

The surf-bike-ski company is the kind of niche brand consumers are gravitating to, and there's plenty of runway for growth. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 6, 2018

Bloomberg: Sears hires real estate firm to shop stores around

The move could complicate Sears Holdings Chairman Eddie Lampert's $4.6 billion bid to buy the business and keep stores open.

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Dec. 12, 2018

Gymboree to shutter Crazy 8 stores amid 'strategic review'

Just over a year after exiting Chapter 11, the children's retailer is re-examining its brick-and-mortar footprint and considering a sale of its brands.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 5, 2018