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

Suppliers challenge Sears on multiple fronts in Ch. 11

Vendors to the bankrupt retailer have sued, questioning its store liquidation plans and stopping shipments as Sears tries to reorganize.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 23, 2018

Forget customer convenience, Amazon Go is really about customer data

With each subsequent visit, Amazon will know much more about not only customers' digital shopping habits and preferences, but also brick-and-mortar behaviors, writes Signal's Jason Ankeny.

By Jason Ankeny • Oct. 23, 2018

Alibaba launches 10th Singles Day event

The Chinese e-commerce giant's blockbuster event is no longer just a day, and no longer restricted to e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2018

Chip Wilson considers return to Lululemon's board

The company's founder hopes to be on a public board by 2019, preferably Lululemon, he told the Financial Post. A return, however, could be problematic.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2018

Authentic Brands moves into home market with Heritage Homes buy

The company placed the $38.5 million winning bid at a bankruptcy auction for the IP of Thomasville and Broyhill furniture seller brands.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 22, 2018

Nike CIO departs to join pharma giant Merck

Jim Scholefield will move to the pharmaceutical company after working with Nike for over three years. 

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 22, 2018

Hasbro to reduce global workforce

The company plans a return to growth next year as it finds ways to make up for Toys R Us sales, which dominated the third and fourth quarters last year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2018

Pier 1 leans on fulfillment efficiency to revive slipping sales

Initiatives such as a new distribution scheme and warehouse consolidation are part of a broader strategy to address "execution issues" in the company's supply chain, executives said in an earnings call.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 2018

Caleres snaps up Vionic for $360M

The latest brand in its growing portfolio adds to the conglomerate's strength in the comfort footwear segment.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2018

VF sales up 15% with a lot of help from Vans

The company isn't flinching in the face of currency headwinds, trade troubles or the bankruptcy of a major customer, executives said on Friday.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2018

WeWork, Rent the Runway partner in 6 US cities

The partnership highlights how the coworking company is increasingly moving into retail as well as how the digitally native brand is expanding its brick-and-mortar presence.

By Daphne Howland , Corinne Ruff • Oct. 19, 2018

EBay sues Amazon for poaching its best sellers

"The breadth and scope of Amazon's conduct is startling," eBay attorneys said in a complaint against the e-commerce giant.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2018

How company culture keeps RetailMeNot ahead of the curve

As the new director of the retail tech company's diversity and inclusion program, Sharon Brogdon joined an organization that is already "walking the talk," but challenges persist.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Oct. 18, 2018

Sally Beauty posts flat comps for the first time in 7 quarters

The retailer also announced an executive shuffle amid a turnaround that seems to be on track.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2018

Sam's Club expands same-day delivery to over half of stores

The expansion via Instacart will touch at least 100 new stores and 90 new markets by the end of this month. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 18, 2018