Nordstrom unwraps an array of gifting services

The company is rolling out its "Let's Go Gifting" push with an ad campaign from Theo Wenner, who has worked with Chanel, Chloe and The Black Keys.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2018

American Apparel relaunches online in Canada

The brand has no plans for stores, and doesn't seem to have much of a plan to move past controversial founder Dov Charney's vibe, either.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2018

NYMag to launch The Strategist beauty holiday pop-up

A temporary shop in SoHo for the holidays makes sense for the magazine's beauty news and e-commerce website.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2018

Under Armour struggles on at home with 'more pain' ahead

It's going to be a long haul for the activewear brand, as Nike dominates and smaller players entice many customers.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2018

Banana Republic to open Cos Bar beauty shop-in-shop

The luxury cosmetics retailer is about one-third its usual size and is staffed by Cos Bar employees, according to a Women's Wear Daily report.

By Cara Salpini • Updated Oct. 30, 2018

Sam’s Club ‘close’ to unveiling cashierless Amazon Go rival

After hinting at the tech-heavy store concept this summer, the big-box club retailer said it will soon open a store that banks on scan-and-go tech.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 30, 2018

Walmart to transform supercenters into 'town centers'

Restaurants, gyms and green spaces will start popping up around stores nationwide as the retailer pushes for more shoppers and greater efficiency.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2018

Avenue Stores taps influencers, shoppable Instagram Stories in app refresh

The company's focus on mobile strategies emphasizes the importance of commerce features made specifically for today's on-the-go consumers.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2018

Blue Apron to sell meal kits on Walmart's Jet.com

The struggling meal kit provider will offer four choices to customers in New York City and neighboring northern New Jersey starting at $16.99.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 29, 2018

Macy's adds Buzzfeed's Goodful brand to home assortment

The media company last year announced plans to grow its brand stable, and since has also tied up with Walmart on its cooking line.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2018

Simon Property CEO: Malls don't need department stores

The real estate executive told analysts the downfall of Sears should be kept in perspective as the era of malls anchored by massive retailers draws to a close.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2018

Reuters: Sears looking into past deals with CEO

Eddie Lampert's transactions with the retailer are under a microscope as the executive, owner and lender to Sears works to make yet another deal with the company. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2018

Reporter's Notebook: Amazon's 4-star store is four walls and a bunch of random stuff

Retail Dive's Corinne Ruff took a peek inside the e-commerce giant's latest brick-and-mortar experience and came away wondering, is it really that unique?

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 26, 2018

Neiman Marcus downgraded as it talks with creditors about debt

Reported discussions, if successful, could keep the luxury department store chain out of bankruptcy and reduce its massive debt burdens.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Oct. 30, 2018

Moody's boosts retail outlook to 'positive' for the first time in 3 years

Other analysts have some concerns about retailers' reality next year, however.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2018

Amazon posts 'slightly worrying' sales slowdown in Q3

The company is facing more competition these days as consumers spread out online spending and legacy rivals step up e-commerce sales, analysts say. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2018

Barbie comes to Mattel's rescue as sales decline across brands

The toy maker's once-popular American Girl brand is falling out of favor with sales plummeting 31% in the quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2018

Camping World sued over 'misleading' messages on Gander rollout

A group of investors claim that CEO Marcus Lemonis and others sold their stock before revealing the "behind-the-scenes chaos" and "giant s--t show" in the Gander integration. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2018

David's Bridal negotiates with lenders as comps fall 6.5%, Reorg reports

The wedding apparel retailer and its lenders have each floated plans for restructuring the company's debt that could keep it out of bankruptcy. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 25, 2018

Bed Bath & Beyond downgraded as struggles persist

The retailer is facing escalating costs even as it's forced to run promotions, causing S&P to believe that "the company's competitive position has eroded."

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2018

Walmart invites store employees to use their phones on the job

Employers interested in this "bring your own device" approach will want to note the cybersecurity risks that may be involved.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2018

Lawsuits spark questions about Foot Locker's reliance on Nike

Investors filed claims that bring the footwear retailer's relationship with its largest supplier into focus.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2018

Burberry, Target settle trademark dispute

The mass merchant's practice of partnering with luxury brands for special collections made it all the more confusing for consumers, Burberry argued in U.S. federal court.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2018

Target announces free 2-day shipping this holiday season

The development is a competitive jab at rivals Walmart and Amazon, as is the company's expansion of its Drive Up service to nearly 1,000 stores.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 23, 2018

Walmart will expand 2-day shipping, in-store returns

The changes, rolling out in November, could give the retailer a leg up on its competitors. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 23, 2018