Walmart laying off 260 at optical plants

Two years ago nearly 100 workers were laid off at its Dallas optical lab after the installation of automated equipment.

By Daphne Howland • July 23, 2018

Five Below downgraded as Amazon looms

Credit Suisse analysts say the company is "one of the most differentiated concepts in retail" but fear it may bump into competition from Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • July 23, 2018

Ebay slashing 274 jobs amid rising costs

The online marketplace is facing currency headwinds and tighter margins as it spends more to compete with Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2018

Vans doing the heavy lifting at VF Corp

The brand conglomerate seems to be finished right-sizing its brand stable, but Vans, with 35% growth, is the company's "only true strength," one analyst said.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2018

Apparel retailers rank trade policy, tariffs as top business challenge

As a trade war brews with China, the fashion industry is looking for alternate sourcing destinations, resulting in major supply chain shifts. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 19, 2018

Target delivers same-day shipping to NYC metro area

By the start of the holiday season, the mass merchant plans to make available same-day delivery via Shipt to most stores nationwide.

By Corinne Ruff • July 19, 2018

Toys R Us strikes deal with vendors to settle bankruptcy claims

After supporting the toy retailer in bankruptcy, many vendors were left with millions in unpaid orders as Toys R Us moved to liquidate. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 19, 2018

Prime Day boosts sales by 54% for large retailers

Amazon raked in more than $4 billion by some estimates and helped others log huge sales — but smaller players were left behind.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2018

5 takeaways from Prime Day 2018

The fourth annual summer holiday indicates private label and devices will be central to Amazon's Black Friday strategy.

By Corinne Ruff • July 18, 2018

Pirch names former Home Depot exec new CEO

The innovative appliance retailer retreated from its expansion earlier this year after its high-touch, experiential stores failed to attract sales outside of its California home base.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2018

Adidas 'ascendancy' in question as Nike steps up its game

Wells Fargo analysts downgraded the athletic brand's stock as sales in Europe have declined and it faces surging competition, including in North America.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2018

Petco debuts brick-and-mortar pet wellness concept

The company acquired the PetCoach startup last year and is now bringing the formerly digital-only business to physical stores amid growing competition.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2018

Kroger’s in-store app aims to simplify healthy food shopping

OptUP lets customers score their groceries based on healthiness, scan and search for product alternatives and connect to digital carts for curbside pickup or delivery.

By Robert Williams • July 17, 2018

Amazon breaks Prime Day records despite site crashes

The e-commerce giant's major summer sale, aside from being a lucrative sales day for the company, gives it a chance to wrestle with system weaknesses ahead of the big dance: the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2018

Casper turns to Nordstrom in latest pop-up effort

The mattress startup is working with Target and now the department store to expand its reach as it looks to corner the market on sleep.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2018

Nine West reportedly looking to sell its remaining business

Encouraged by the better-than-expected price tag at auction for its namesake and Bandolino brands, the company is working with Lazard to possibly unload its remaining fashion brands, sources told Reuters.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 17, 2018

Gymboree tries for reboot as back-to-school season starts

This time last year found the children's retailer in Chapter 11, driven there by an unsustainable debt load and falling sales.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 16, 2018

Nike, Vogue collaborate on limited-edition sneaker line

The first-ever Jordan collaboration for women are stamped with the magazine editor's signature AWOK, which stands for "Anna Wintour Okay."

By Erica Sweeney • July 16, 2018

Five Below to open NYC flagship on 5th Avenue

This store will be larger than the discount chain's usual locations, and it's part of the CEO's ambitions to end up with 2,500 locations nationwide.

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2018

June retail sales rise 0.3%, as e-commerce gained 1.3%

But second quarter comp sales are set to disappoint, some analysts say, as apparel and department stores continue to struggle. 

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2018

Amazon poised to grab half of online sales in the US

As its more lucrative marketplace continues to dominate, Amazon also faces a backlash as some sellers fail to live up to customer service standards.

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2018

Victoria's Secret extends summer sale — but still gets no lift

The lingerie brand is "broken," according to Jeffries analyst Randal Konik, and that spells serious trouble for owner L Brands.

By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2018

Walmart mulls credit card switch

The retailer's credit business is unlikely to carry the level of perks found at other retailers, and a switch could be tricky, as Costco found out two years ago.

By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2018

New Nike concept store goes Live in LA

Experiential doesn't mean the same for every brand, concept or customer. That's a lesson the retailer is taking to heart as it iterates on the future of direct-to-consumer stores.

By Corinne Ruff • July 12, 2018

CommerceHub taps former J.C. Penney exec as COO

The supply chain network is looking to expand its relationships with retailers and add new products and capabilities. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 12, 2018