Michaels expanding toy assortment

The crafts retailer joins several others in working to fill a void opened by the collapse of Toys R Us.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2018

Chanel acquires British swim brand Orlebar Brown

The luxury brand, which is in the midst of streamlining operations, is tapping a digital success story to fuel synergies and expansions.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2018

The faultlines in retail real estate

The American retail landscape is different now: malls are losing anchors and big boxes are in decline. But e-commerce is hardly the only reason.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2018

NAFTA negotiators strike a new deal

Retail trade groups are applauding the new agreement, which the U.S., Mexico and Canada are expected to sign in late November.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 1, 2018

Rite Aid posts $352.3M loss

While the loss of income surprised analysts, the drug store retailer made progress on sales as it tries to find a path alone following two failed mergers. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2018

J.C. Penney hires its 2nd interim CFO in a month

The retailer named Michael Fung as its new temporary finance chief as it grapples with around $4 billion of debt and a cloud of uncertainty.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Oct. 30, 2018

Nordstrom expanding 'Local' stores

The department store's Local concept, like Bonobos's Guideshops, has transformed the problem of showrooming into an advantage.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2018

Belk unveils private-label beauty brand

The regional department store joins rivals in working to recapture share in a market that has moved to specialty players.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2018

Kohl's to launch home collection with HGTV's Scott twins

The department store has cleaned up its stores and differentiated its merchandise of late, boosting revenue and margins in the process.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2018

Inside the J. Crew-Universal Standard collaboration

This summer, the iconic American brand partnered with a startup to expand its sizing — and executives say it's already paying off.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 27, 2018

Amazon opens '4-star' store in New York City

The new store will be a test of the e-commerce giant's ability to connect with customers through brick and mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2018

Purple wakes up to a new CEO

The mattress startup faces fierce competition in a disrupted market increasingly being captured by Casper.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2018

Bed Bath & Beyond falls behind with 'grim' results

Executives called for patience amid a turnaround that isn't showing much sign of gaining traction, despite a strong consumer economy.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2018

Will Nike kick up sales on Jet.com?

After a successful pilot selling on Amazon last year, the athletics brand will soon debut on Walmart's more urban, millennial-focused marketplace.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 26, 2018

Under Armour names new chief marketing officer

Alessandro de Pestel, the new CMO, also has extensive experience in fashion with brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Dior Parfums and Omega Watches. 

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 26, 2018

Dov Charney ordered to pay $19.5M over American Apparel suit

The brand's founder says he's focused on running Los Angeles Apparel, along with other litigation around his previous company.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2018

Nike scores 2nd straight quarter of growth in North America

In addition to beating analyst expectations, the athletics retailer announced it will expand features of its Nike Live store to two new flagships in New York and Shanghai.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 26, 2018

Petco taps new marketing chief

Tariq Hassan will lead Petco's marketing effort in an increasingly lucrative but highly competitive segment.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2018

Walmart expands VR training to every US store

It's not just fancy tech that has made the retail giant's learning initiatives shine.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 25, 2018

Michael Kors to rebrand after striking $2.12B Versace deal

The luxury brand and Versace each have something to gain, as long as the company puts in the needed time and money to update the iconic Italian brand.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2018

Sears CEO makes ambitious offer to cut billions in debt

Eddie Lampert's hedge fund proposed more than $1 billion in asset sales and other maneuvers meant to shore up a major liquidity gap and potentially stave off bankruptcy.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 25, 2018

Women in retail among Fortune's 'Most Powerful'

Eight women, half of them CEOs, are leading a diverse group of retailers, but turnover remains high among female executives at most retail and consumer goods companies.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2018

Patagonia, Walmart, Gap work to get out the vote

Nearly 140 CEOs, including many retailers and brands, have signed on to "Time to Vote," with the aim of boosting America's relatively low voter turnout.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2018

Walmart sued over claim it discriminated against pregnant workers

Allegations against the retailer assert pregnant workers were not offered appropriate accommodations — the third time such assertions have been leveled since 2014.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2018

Ascena posts first positive comp quarter since 2015

The company is benefiting from the same economic tailwinds boosting rivals, but most of its brands still face ongoing challenges.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2018