Ulta shareholders urge court to hear used cosmetics claims

Investors say that Ulta executives misled how the company has handled and characterized inventory shrink.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2019

Target shuffles C-suite

Most notably, the mass merchant's CFO will retire once a successor is named, and its Food & Beverage category has a new leader.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 11, 2019

By the numbers: How holiday sales are panning out

Tiffany, among the latest retailers to release holiday numbers, reported a slip in sales as Chinese tourists spent less.

By Daphne Howland , Corinne Ruff • Updated Jan. 18, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond banks on lab stores, private labels for growth

While the retailer is testing out new merchandising and assortments, it's also closing 40 stores, and some analysts are skeptical of its earnings promises.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2019

Lampert revises Sears bid to exceed $5B

The new bid proposes taking on 57 additional real estate properties and up to $663 million in additional liabilities, including money for severance pay. 

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 10, 2019

Tiffany ups its diamond sourcing transparency

The new initiative goes beyond the United Nations' efforts to stem the flow of blood diamonds through the supply chain, and should resonate with the younger consumers the jeweler is courting.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2019

WeWork debuts temporary shoppable London office

With this January pop-up, the co-working space continues to dip its toes deeper into the retail pool.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 10, 2019

Nike stretches into Lululemon's space with 1st yoga line

Promoted by a host of professional athletes, Nike is pitching its first yoga-specific line as a compliment to other workouts.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 10, 2019

West Elm launches private label bath collection

The retailer expands beyond home furnishings with this new line, which features bath towels, shower curtains and beauty items like bath bombs.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 10, 2019

Target lights up Project 62 with Leanne Ford collection

The co-host of the HGTV show "Restored by the Fords" is releasing a 30-piece, limited-time collection next month.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 10, 2019

Neiman Marcus to pay $1.5M settlement over 2013 data breach

Over a three-month period, roughly 370,000 company credit cards used at 77 stores nationwide were accessed by an unknown third party.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 9, 2019

J.C. Penney to close 3 stores

Despite high-spending shoppers, the holidays this year weren't much of a boon for the struggling department store as comp sales fell during the period.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2019

Sears to consider revised ESL bid

In a bankruptcy court hearing Tuesday, the retailer said it will consider a revised bid, which is expected to be filed Wednesday with a $120 million deposit.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 9, 2019

Sephora Americas names head of Benefit Cosmetics new CEO

Jean-André Rougeot has led Benefit Cosmetics, another LVMH-owned brand, for 12 years, and replaces Calvin McDonald, who left for Lululemon in August.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 9, 2019

Can Kroger make money selling tech to other retailers?

The grocer is partnering with Microsoft to develop digital shelves, inventory management programs and other systems it will roll out to its own stores and offer to others.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 8, 2019

Former CEO wants to buy back Beauty Brands in Ch. 11

Absolute Beauty's bid, for $4.65 million, would keep 23 stores open and is one of the preferred choices by the retailer's unsecured creditors.

By Cara Salpini • Updated Jan. 18, 2019

Chanel advances luxury watch operations with Kenissi investment

The fashion house is solidifying its timepiece operations at a time when some analysts say luxury sales could weather retail turbulence.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2019

Nest Bedding to launch Amazon-exclusive mattress

The direct-to-consumer bedding and mattress brand ended 2018 at $28 million and hopes to expand on that growth in the year ahead.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 8, 2019

Chico's Soma brand debuts tech-enabled fit bra

Fit is a big conundrum when buying bras, and several brands have turned to tech to help the process.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2019

WSJ: Charlotte Russe mulls sale, bankruptcy

The mall retailer, which has struggled to regain its financial footing, has reportedly hired Guggenheim Securities to explore strategic alternatives.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 7, 2019

Starboard urges Dollar Tree to unload Family Dollar

Family Dollar has been a drag on its parent since its 2015 acquisition, but a sale may mostly benefit investors, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2019

Sears Holdings reportedly preps for liquidation

The retailer has rejected Eddie Lampert's bid and is expected to ask a bankruptcy judge Tuesday if it can proceed with liquidation plans, sources told Reuters and CNBC.

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Jan. 8, 2019

Mall vacancies and rents stabilize in Q4

Slowing new development, non-retail tenants and major changes retailers are making are all helping landlords, according to real estate research firm Reis.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2019

Rite Aid faces NYSE delisting

The drugstore retailer is in a tough spot after two merger plans failed, and the prospect of delisting its common stock is the least of its problems.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2019

Former Toys R Us employees receive hardship fund checks

Nearly 20,000 former employees received letters that allow them to apply for severance pay from a $20 million fund created by former private equity owners.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 4, 2019