The last thing a retailer needs is an activist investor

The downfall of Sears and J.C. Penney was less related to industry upheaval than it was to active disruption — and Starbucks could be next, writes Bob Phibbs, CEO of The Retail Doctor.

By Bob Phibbs • Nov. 29, 2018

Abercrombie's recovery shows 'positive momentum'

The retailer, however, has more to do to make shoppers aware of merchandise improvements and bring its U.S. turnaround overseas, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 29, 2018

Burlington sales up 13.7% as it plans 49 new stores

The off-price model continues to thrive no matter the economy, and more treasure-filled inventory may be on the way.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 28, 2018

GameStop sells mobile business for $700M

The game and electronics retailer unloaded its Spring Mobile unit to another AT&T dealer as it continues reviewing strategic options.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 28, 2018

H&M to shutter Cheap Monday brand

The Swedish fast-fashion group has been adding new brands lately, but its 14-year-old skinny jeans wholesale business has been struggling for a while.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 28, 2018

Dick's protects profits as it thins out assortment

The sports apparel retailer is also losing share to specialists like Lululemon and mass merchants like Target, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 28, 2018

Tiffany's turnaround is accelerating

The storied jeweler has been working to bring up designs and stores to appeal to younger luxury shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 28, 2018

Coming to a city near you: Ikea, new and (maybe) improved

The furniture retailer is opening 30 small-store concepts in urban areas and refocusing e-commerce and delivery efforts. Will that lure millennials?

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 28, 2018

Overstock aims to sell retail business by February

The e-tailer's CEO first disclosed a plan for a sale nearly a year ago, but in a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal he offered up few details regarding what he claims is an imminent deal.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 27, 2018

Instacart slashes delivery and membership fees

The e-commerce provider now charges $3.99 instead of $5.99 for same-day and next-day orders and has lowered its Instacart Express membership fee from $149 to $99.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 27, 2018

10 digitally native brands to watch

Direct-to-consumer businesses like Casper, Away and Glossier are banking on social media connections, nimble supply chains and cheaper prices to disrupt retail — and they're scaling quickly.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 27, 2018

Is Blue Apron's partnership with Costco on the rocks?

Sales of the company's meal kits are on pause at the wholesale giant during the holidays, but CEO Brad Dickerson says it is aiming to return in 2019.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2018

Adore Me opens 1st store outside of New York

The e-commerce player has big plans for brick and mortar as the brand and its rivals work to take advantage of Victoria's Secret's troubles.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 26, 2018

Payless debuts holiday pop-up stores

The shoe retailer is working with a much smaller brick-and-mortar footprint after its bankruptcy last year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 26, 2018

FAO Schwarz returns to New York

The dance piano is back where it belongs, and the iconic retailer's new Rockefeller Plaza location has new experiences in store.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2018

Office Depot to buy back $100M in stock

The company is giving itself some breathing room at a time when several retailers are hobbled in their turnaround efforts by massive debt loads.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2018

Gap plans to shutter 'hundreds' of its flagship stores

Old Navy continues to support the company as Banana Republic recovers, but the Gap brand is struggling to sell its merchandise.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2018

Urban Outfitters reports strong earnings in Q3

The retailer's performance demonstrates a positive turnaround since 2017, due in part to its adjusted markdown strategy and shifted focus on home goods.

By Kaarin Moore , Caroline Jansen • Nov. 21, 2018

Target shares fall after missing earnings estimates

The retailer's Q3 earnings were a mixed bag, as earnings per share were lower than expected, and e-commerce and same-store sales hit record highs. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 20, 2018

Best Buy beats Q3 estimates, raises full year guidance

The electronics retailer rode 4.3% comp sales growth to $9.59 billion in revenue for the third quarter.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 20, 2018

TJX sales surge in all divisions

With rapid growth and room for more, the off-price retailer has little to fear from rivals.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2018

Barnes & Noble notches best comps in two years

However, the bookseller is once again without a chief executive, and its comp sales improvements are small comfort with sales still declining overall.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2018

Ross shares fall on Q4 projections

Despite beating expectations on profit, the off-price retailer fell slightly short on revenue and projected lower-than-expected same-store sales for Q4.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 20, 2018

Victoria's Secret's broken angel wings

The third quarter brings the latest sign of trouble for L Brands' dimming star. Can new lingerie chief John Mehas bring the light?

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2018

Kohl's Q3 tees itself up well for the holidays

Despite this, the discount department store could face difficulty, considering it's competing with off-price retailers with more robust supply chains.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2018