PetSmart hires new CEO

Academy Sports + Outdoors' J.K. Symancyk has a few issues to grapple with, including the pet supply retailer's debt and losses at its Chewy e-commerce site.

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2018

Kroger buys meal kit maker Home Chef for $200M

The deal includes $500 million in additional incentives if the kit company hits performance goals around online and in-store sales.

By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2018

Best Buy stokes growth despite mobile store closures

The electronics retailer is proving that its stores are important even in an era when digital sales are accelerating.

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2018

Tiffany blooms with millennial-focused Paper Flowers

The iconic jeweler is ready for growth in a more favorable macro environment as new designs resonate with young and old customers alike.

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2018

L Brands' profits fall as Victoria's Secret fights to keep customers

The Victoria's Secret push-up is getting serious push-back, and the brand hasn't adjusted its marketing to evolving consumer tastes.

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2018

Kohl's boosts margins with 7% inventory reduction

The retailer's omnichannel strategy involves leveraging its stores as fulfillment centers, serving online orders while driving foot traffic to brick-and-mortar stores.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 23, 2018

Traffic to Target stores strongest in 10 years

It's been an expensive quarter for Target with significant spend on stores and digital fulfillment, but the investment appears to be paying off with customers.

By Corinne Ruff • May 23, 2018

Toy mogul drops his bid to save Toys R Us in the US

Isaac Larian made a passionate case for saving a downsized version of the toy retailer's domestic operations, but came up short against creditor demands. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 23, 2018

Ralph Lauren is still struggling in North America

The brand may need to take a more nuanced approach to its pullback from department stores and off-price retailers, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2018

Will J.C. Penney's turnaround ever end?

More than half a century ago, the department store retailer anchored itself to the American mall. But customers have moved on, and so has the CEO. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 23, 2018

Urban Outfitters records positive sales at every brand

This quarter marked the first in four years when Urban Outfitters' store comps have been positive overall and at each of its brands, executives said.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2018

Massive Miami-Dade mall to be the largest in the US

"American Dream Miami" would eclipse the Mall of America in size and scope, and could help re-invent shopping centers for a new era.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2018

Adobe to acquire commerce platform Magento

The deal, priced at $1.68 billion, is aimed at creating a comprehensive e-commerce platform that would integrate B2B and B2C customer experiences.

By Dan O'Shea • May 22, 2018

Best Buy rolls out Geek Squad subscription

Best Buy is revitalizing the service by adding a full-year subscription plan to help customers with all their technology needs.

By Dan O'Shea • May 22, 2018

Amazon breaks into Fortune 500's top 10

Walmart topped the list once again and marked the first time a company on the magazine's list has topped $500 billion in revenue.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2018

Saks moves beauty sales to 2nd floor of NYC flagship

Department stores are updating how they approach key categories to better compete with an onslaught of competitors.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2018

TJX sales up 12% on strong customer traffic

New CEO Ernie Herrman said the company could grab even more market share as comps in the Marmaxx division increase 4%. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 22, 2018

J.C. Penney CEO leaving for Lowe's

Marvin Ellison helped slow losses at the department store retailer and now returns to his roots (and greener pastures) as CEO of the home improvement chain.  

By Ben Unglesbee • May 22, 2018

US hits pause on trade war with China

Just last week, a number of retail trade groups and executives testified before the United States Trade Representative on the potential impact of proposed $50 billion in tariffs on China, which may still be on the table.

By Corinne Ruff • May 22, 2018

Kohl's gains solid footing as it chases millennials

The discount department store is launching a new apparel collection in collaboration with PopSugar in an effort to draw in younger shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2018

Sears brings in $425M in credit card deal with Citi

The deal brings a much-needed influx of cash and adds another five years to Sears' agreement with Citi, which services cards tied to the retailer's Shop Your Way loyalty program. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 21, 2018

Whole Foods expands to housewares at NJ store

Company executives say Plant & Plate, which will sell candles and other wares made locally, is not tied to its recent purchase by Amazon. 

By Patti Zarling • May 21, 2018

Macy's revamps in-store beauty to challenge Sephora

The department store retailer is finally dismantling its old-school, brand-siloed beauty sales approach.

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2018

Home Depot returns to Gartner's Top 25 with focus on omnichannel

The retailer had fallen off the charts for three years, but bounced back strong with priorities on inventory and profits. 

By Edwin Lopez • May 21, 2018

Academy Sports taps Foot Locker's Ken Hicks as CEO

The industry veteran helped reverse Foot Locker's ailing fortunes as CEO from 2009 to 2014, and has more than three decades of merchandising, marketing and operational experience.

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2018