Big Lots' new furniture focus boosts sales

A new CEO will arrive next month as the company undertakes new marketing and store concept initiatives. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2018

Wegmans launches app to assist visually impaired customers

The Rochester, New York-based retailer is the first grocer to debut this technology to help low-vision and blind shoppers navigate stores.

By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 30, 2018

Dollar General sales surge 10.6%

With signs of trouble ahead for lower-income consumers, more growth is likely in store.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2018

Tempur-Pedic denied motion for preliminary injunction against Mattress Firm

The brand's lawsuit claims that the mattress retailer is "copying the look and feel of the entire Tempur-Pedic brand and consumer experience."

By Cara Salpini • Updated Jan. 18, 2019

Dollar Tree bets on renovations to boost Family Dollar

The weaker of the discounter's two banners posted sluggish results again, but executives are looking to revive Family Dollar with fresh looks and stable management. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2018

Burlington falls despite strong Q2 top line

Not all off-price retailers are alike, and Burlington is more likely than TJX's banners to face competition from Walmart, which has upped its apparel game.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2018

Hollister disappoints as execs reiterate brick-and-mortar plan

A same-store sales miss at Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s lower-priced Hollister brand sent shares down Thursday.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2018

RetailMeNot hires Amazon exec as new CTO

Vivek Sagi had been head of product and engineering for Amazon Business Procurement Solutions and also previously served as CTO of Amazon's Woot.com electronics marketplace.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 30, 2018

Ex-Barnes & Noble CEO sues for defamation

Demos Parneros alleged that his firing last month was engineered by founder Leonard Riggio, not long after a buyer for Barnes & Noble backed out of a deal.

By Corinne Ruff • Aug. 29, 2018

Dick's blames sales miss on Under Armour

In a slew of tough Q2 results, the athletics retailer missed both net sales and same-store sales estimates, calling out Under Armour's expanded distribution as a factor.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 29, 2018

Kohl's cuts 60 corporate tech jobs

While cutting tech workers, the department store retailer continues to invest in new initiatives including cloud technologies.

By Dan Alaimo • Aug. 29, 2018

American Eagle plans 50 to 80 new Aerie stores

If denim sales are under pressure in the market, American Eagle isn't feeling it — and a 27% sales increase at Aerie doesn't hurt either.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2018

Guitar Center's new HR chief on rocking a company culture

The Hollywood-based chain is nearing its 60th birthday, but it's that history that drives employee (and customer) enthusiasm in stores, Anne Buchanan said.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 29, 2018

J. Crew steadies sales ahead of brand revamp

The company says it will close more stores than previously announced as it prepares to launch major style changes to its struggling flagship.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2018

DSW to shutter Town Shoes business

The retailer is enjoying the backdrop of a healthy economy as it grapples with its acquisition of a family of Canadian shoe banners.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2018

Lowe's announces CIO vacancy as C-suite undergoes overhaul

The company's former CIO Paul Ramsay departed near the end of July, according to Lowe's.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 28, 2018

Best Buy beats Q2 expectations with 'excellent execution'

The electronics retailer is leaning on services to smooth out revenue and profits, but it's also doing well selling old-fashioned electronics merchandise.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2018

Bankrupt Brookstone lands $35M bid from Authentic Brands

ABG has been on the hunt for opportunities like this one, and the gift and gadget retailer would expand its stable of mostly apparel brands. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 28, 2018

BJ's Wholesale on solid ground post-IPO

The membership retailer anticipates more improvements after a healthy quarter that largely met expectations.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2018

Bernie Sanders introduces 'Stop BEZOS' bill

The bill's title is an open jab at Amazon's CEO, and would require corporations with more than 500 employees to pay taxes for the full amount employees receive in government assistance.

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Sept. 6, 2018

Is the Gap brand an anchor or an albatross for its parent?

With its flagship in tatters, Gap Inc.'s other brands, especially Old Navy, are its bulwark. But can they sustain it?

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2018

Foot Locker is on the rebound as comps shift into the black

The company sees even stronger results coming in the second half of the year, which is good news for Nike, too.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2018

Gap brand comps plummet 5%

Once again in the second quarter, Old Navy supported Gap Inc.'s results, even as Banana Republic regains its footing.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2018

Children's Place sales jump 20% as it preys on competitors

CEO Jane Elfers signaled to Gymboree and just about every other seller of children's apparel that the retailer is coming for their market share. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 24, 2018

Sephora outpaces Ulta's footfall even with fewer stores

The French beauty retailer appears to be doing more with less, thanks to a range of tech and marketing tools in stores and online.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2018