Aldi gets fresher, expanding organic and convenient assortment

As its growth initiative continues, 20% of the hard discounter's product assortment will be new, featuring items like meal starters, grab-and-go drinks and marinated meats.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2018

Iconix brand conglomerate reviewing debt

The brand's portfolio is vulnerable to the whims and fortunes of its partners and recent retailer moves have helped send shares to under a dollar.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2018

Casper to open 200 stores across North America

The pure-play e-tailer is vastly and rapidly expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint as traditional mattress sellers suffer.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2018

Albertsons and Rite Aid cancel merger amid shareholder opposition

The $24 billion deal was criticized as undervaluing the drug store chain, with the owner of Safeway and its namesake chain unwilling to raise its offer.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2018

Whole Foods launches curbside pickup for Prime members

The service, available in Sacramento and Virginia Beach, will allow shoppers to pick up groceries ordered via the Prime Now app.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 8, 2018

CVS retail sales suffer amid shift to healthcare

The retailer, which is awaiting approval of its merger with health insurer Aetna, stoked revenue despite lower sales in the front of its stores.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2018

Jimmy Choo kicks up Michael Kors revenue

The brand appears to be gaining in its turnaround after over-saturating malls and department stores with discounted merchandise.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2018

Petco partners with Canadian Tire

The move into Canada is the latest in Petco's growth playbook in a highly competitive market.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2018

Walmart is now selling Gobble meal kits on its website

The retailer has added the 15-minute, one-pan offerings to an assortment that includes both online and in-store options.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 7, 2018

Office Depot's back-to-business approach pays off

The company still runs some 1,400 stores, but it's letting go of a consumer retail focus as Amazon continues to grab those sales.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2018

Mattress Firm reportedly mulling bankruptcy

The company runs a whopping 3,000 stores in the U.S. at a time when mattress sales are moving online.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2018

Tariff talk could 'rattle retail,' Moody's says

Even without the worry of tariffs, the healthy U.S. economy hasn't reached all retailers, according to a new report from the financial services company.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2018

National Stores and Gump's file for bankruptcy

While the owner of discount chain Fallas is planning to restructure, the fate of the San Francisco regional department store is less clear.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2018

Etsy banks on price hikes for continued growth

Gross merchandise sales jumped 20% over last year as the marketplace begins to turn things around under CEO Josh Silverman 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2018

Nordstrom poaches Tesco exec to fill CTO spot

After 18 months without a CTO, Edmond Mesrobian will step in to help drive the department store retailer's technology ambitions.

By Dan Alaimo • Aug. 7, 2018

Retail adds 66K jobs in July

The industry is benefiting from strong consumer confidence, but employment growth appears to be slowing as wage gains remain elusive.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2018

Walmart hit with $2B lawsuit over produce technology

Zest Labs claims the retailer stole its proprietary information to develop Eden, a management system that can extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 3, 2018

Ascena names new heads for Loft, Ann Taylor

Merchandising has been a weakness across Ascena's portfolio, and the conglomerate promoted two merchandisers to lead its premium segments.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2018

Wayfair posts Amazon-like sales growth, and a $100M loss

The online furniture and home goods retailer is also reportedly departing from its pure-play stance with plans for a physical store in Kentucky.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2018

Rent the Runway snags $200M in new financing

The money will reportedly go toward expanding the fashion-rental startup's assortment and logistics.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2018

Brandless snags another $240M in investments

The private-label consumer products retailer will use the money to expand its assortment and its operations.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2018

Skip the store: Kroger unveils direct-to-consumer grocery marketplace

The company's Ship service will launch in four cities and offer more than 50,000 shelf-stable and bulk products, with free delivery on orders over $35.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2018

Target to drop Champion activewear line

The retailer is ditching a longstanding brand that is on the rise, and could be working on its own private label.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2018

Brookstone files for bankruptcy with plans to sell itself

As it seeks a buyer, the retailer of gadgets and novelties plans to shut down its remaining 101 mall stores in Chapter 11 — its second in about four years. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 2, 2018

Container Store raises guidance on Q1 sales surprise

The turnaround traction evident in its previous quarter continues apace.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2018