UNFI to acquire Supervalu for $2.9B

The move, which follows mounting pressure on the Minnesota-based company, expands UNFI's fresh business and gives it access to new markets.

By Jeff Wells • July 27, 2018

Mattel slashes 2,200 jobs as it adjusts to life after Toys R Us

The toy maker's declines were driven by the demise of Toys R Us, but executives said there's more potential to sell through other retailers.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2018

Under Armour stabilizes in North America

Despite revenue growth of 8% in the most recent quarter, the company has a lot more to do if it's to turn its fortunes around in the sports market.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2018

Nine West, Authentic Brands and the future of apparel retail

Crippled by debt, Nine West went into bankruptcy this year. The company that bought the namesake brand has a flexible model that leaves it hungry for acquisitions. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 25, 2018

Wet Seal relaunches plus collection

A year after being bought out of its second bankruptcy in two years, the SoCal teen apparel brand is attempting to survive as a pure-play online retailer.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2018

Amazon expands Whole Foods delivery to New York, Florida

The retail giant now delivers Whole Foods groceries to Prime members in two dozen cities across the U.S. 

By Alicia Kelso • July 25, 2018

Lululemon steals Sephora exec to fill CEO spot

After Laurent Potdevin's departure in February, the athletics retailer desperately needs a new CEO to reassert the brand's female-focused image.

By Cara Salpini • July 25, 2018

Sephora's innovation 'gathering speed' at LVMH

The conglomerate has had a good year so far, with demand in China setting aside fears of a slowdown in Asia, but the company still holds concerns about the impact of tariffs.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2018

Ivanka Trump brand is folding

Donald Trump may have doomed his daughter's brand when he first announced his presidential bid.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2018

Former Home Depot exec to join Ellison at Lowe's

Joseph McFarland has more than 25 years of retail operations experience, working with Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison at both J.C. Penney and Home Depot.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2018

Brookstone reportedly searching for bankruptcy loan

The merchant of oddball electronics could file for Chapter 11 if it finds a financial backer to take it through the process, The Wall Street Journal reports.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 24, 2018

Nike to raise salaries after internal review

The athletics retailer announced competitive pay adjustments for 10% of its employees, hoping to "support a culture in which employees feel included and empowered."

By Cara Salpini • July 24, 2018

Ross unveils 30 more stores

The new locations are part of the off-price retailer's plans to add 100 stores this year, even in the face of growing online apparel sales.

By Daphne Howland • July 23, 2018

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