Walgreens betting on strategic partnerships

The company's retail side is still being neglected in favor of its pharmacy and healthcare operations.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2018

Walmart grants $4M to support workforce education

The funding is part of the company's five-year, $100 million effort to improve training programs in retail and adjacent sectors.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 11, 2018

Amazon offers more Calvin Klein goods than Macy's

But that doesn't necessarily translate to a slam dunk in sales for the e-tailer or the brands it offers, according to Instinet analyst Simeon Siegel.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2018

Mattress Firm moves to close another 99 stores in bankruptcy

That brings the total of store closures at Mattress Firm to 405 just two weeks into Chapter 11. The retailer plans to close 700 in the restructuring process.

By Cara Salpini • Updated Oct. 18, 2018

Good thing J.C. Penney's new merchandiser is the CEO

Can Jill Soltau bring the struggling department store the turnaround it's been waiting for? There isn't much time to find out.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2018

Walmart sued over use of customer data online

At issue is Walmart.com's employment of Facebook's Pixel advertising tool.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2018

WeWork plans to open 500 WeMRKT stores

But it's not yet clear whether the coworking startup can make retail work.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2018

FAO Schwarz to return to New York City

The next phase of the iconic retailer's comeback, which also includes an overseas expansion, begins just in time for the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2018

DOJ clears CVS-Aetna union

Approval of the $69 billion deal comes with a condition to sell Aetna's Medicare Part D business. 

By Samantha Liss • Oct. 10, 2018

Sears reportedly misses vendor payments while banks push for liquidation

The reports follow others that the retailer is working with banks and advisors on a filing that could come this week, according to media reports.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Oct. 11, 2018

Levi's maintains its momentum

The brand's iconic status is helpful, but much of its growth is also attributable to merchandise diversification.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2018

Up, up and Away: Inside the rise of a direct-to-consumer darling

The nearly three-year-old travel brand has momentum and money to scale, but how high can it fly before hitting its ceiling?

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 10, 2018

DSW, Authentic Brands team up to acquire Camuto for $375M

ABG is adding yet another major name to its portfolio, while the shoe retailer sees new revenue opportunities and an expanded market ahead. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2018

Jenna Lyons partners with Turner Entertainment on broadcast-commerce venture

The mystery of what the style icon would do after a quarter century at J. Crew will be revealed early next year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2018

Universal Standard broadens size range to 00 to 40

The three-year-old startup will also open the doors of its first brick-and-mortar store in NYC to kick off its new "Foundation" collection.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 9, 2018

Is it time for retailers to get political?

Turbulent political times might seem like a good reason for retailers to avoid controversial issues, but only certain ones, according to an OnBuy study.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2018

H&M invests $20M in payments firm Klarna

The retailer aims to streamline payments, deliveries and returns both online and in stores.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 9, 2018

Target stokes price war with new Smartly private label

Beginning mid-month the mass merchant will roll out a home essentials and personal care brand with most items priced under $2.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 8, 2018

Cartier, Saks trade high-stakes lawsuits over NYC renovation

The upscale retailer is attempting to reset the essence of what a department store is, but the luxury jeweler is resisting the changes that entails.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2018

Bath & Body Works manager allegedly humiliated employee who requested a larger screen

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has alleged that when an employee with a vision impairment requested a larger monitor, her manager bought a magnifying glass and presented it to her in front of her co-workers.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 8, 2018

Subscription marketplace Cratejoy downsizes

Customer retention remains a sticky problem for subscription services, although Amazon has expanded its own curated boxes.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2018

Sears closing more stores just ahead of the holidays

As yet more Sears and Kmart stores shutter, the company is gradually running through assets to leverage, not to mention the source of much-needed sales.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2018

Here's who is making moves in 2018 holiday hiring

As the season unfolds, we're making a list (and checking it twice) of who is hiring and how it stacks up against last year's strong holiday season. Here's a look at holiday staffing so far.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Oct. 19, 2018

Mattress Firm files Ch. 11, plans 700 store closures

Days after rumors broke, the mattress player filed for bankruptcy, citing ineffective marketing, insufficient high-end sales and changes to key suppliers.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 5, 2018

Mall vacancy rate hits 7-year high

Non-retail tenants are coming in to save some malls, but retailers still need to correct the oversaturated landscape.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2018