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

Patagonia doubles down on sustainability

At NRF's Big Show, CEO Rose Marcario discussed efforts to make the supply chain carbon neutral by 2025, and why taking a stand doesn't hurt business.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 16, 2019

Payless reportedly plans to shutter most, if not all, stores

The shoe retailer is very close to filing Chapter 11 for the second time in less than two years, Bloomberg reports.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Feb. 8, 2019

Will a China slowdown hurt retailers?

Despite the bouncing rhetoric around a U.S.-China trade war and signs of a slowing Chinese economy, retailers staking sales growth there may be OK — if they have the goods.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2019

Pier 1 faces NYSE delisting

The latest bad news for the struggling furniture and home goods retailer comes amid its search for a new chief executive.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2019

S&P downgrades Charlotte Russe amid 'ongoing weakness'

The negative outlook reflects an increasing likelihood that the apparel retailer could "restructure its debt in some form in the next six months," S&P said.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2019

Retailers wary of the shutdown, tariffs and a looming recession

There's a greater than 50% chance that a recession hits the U.S. this year, economists said during sessions at the NRF Big Show Monday.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 15, 2019

J.C. Penney CEO assembles a team as Fitch downgrades

Amid sales struggles and without massive real estate holdings to sell, it's unclear if the discount department store can survive.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2019

American Eagle launches dressing room technology

The retailer is partnering with Aila Technologies to make fitting rooms a seamless experience.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 15, 2019

Bebe revamps e-commerce and loyalty program

The brand is making a steady return after avoiding bankruptcy, despite years of struggles.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2019

Marvin Ellison's plan to build Lowe's back up

"You can't put the icing before the cake," the executive said during a panel at NRF's Big Show. His solution? Go back to the basics.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 15, 2019

Shyft, JDA integrate technologies to mobilize workforce management

The partnership signifies an effort to modernize how retailers and retail workers manage their work schedules.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 14, 2019