Walmart Labs on tech hiring binge in California, Arkansas

The retailer is trading traditional roles for highly skilled technical positions as it ramps up the R&D operations of Walmart Labs.

By Dan Alaimo • April 27, 2018

J. Crew prevails in debt-swap ruling

A New York judge narrowed a lawsuit brought by holdouts in a deal last year that moved J. Crew brand property to a subsidiary to secure new financing.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2018

WeWork raises more than $700M from bond market

The resulting peek into the co-working startup's financials gives some investors pause as they consider WeWork's business model and ability to repay.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2018

Mattel sales fall 4% in a post-Toys R Us world

The toy brand must figure out how to carry on without the collapsing retailer, previously its biggest worldwide retail partner.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2018

GNC to shutter 200 stores

The supplements retailer is seeing better results abroad, though its deal with Chinese pharmaceutical company Hayao hit a snag Wednesday.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2018

12 retailers at risk of bankruptcy in 2018

Six major retailers have already filed for bankruptcy in 2018, pointing to more struggles ahead. With data from CreditRiskMonitor, we looked at the companies that could be vulnerable in the next 12 months. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 25, 2018

Charming Charlie exits bankruptcy with 100 fewer stores

The apparel and accessories retailer made a quick exit out of Chapter 11 after having filed in December with a plan to close stores and cut debt. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 25, 2018

Sears real estate chief preparing to step down

After 15 years, Jeff Stollenwerck will depart as the retail giant grapples with plummeting sales throughout its shrinking brick-and-mortar footprint. 

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2018

Will Walmart's BOPIS plan tower over rivals?

Walmart is back in build-out mode. Last year, the retailer rolled out 200 Pickup Towers across its vast store fleet — and at least another 500 are on their way.

By Corinne Ruff • April 25, 2018

Amazon reportedly eyeing QVC rival Evine Live

A home shopping network is an ideal way to reach baby boomers, and could prompt Walmart to make an acquisition of its own. 

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2018

No18 to bring new co-working concept to the Shops at Buckhead Atlanta

Retail and shared workspaces are a match poised to thrive — both need real estate and benefit from many of the same amenities.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2018

With Walmart deal, DoorDash joins the grocery delivery cage match

The company, which had previously worked with restaurants, will deliver groceries to Walmart customers in Atlanta, with more markets to come.

By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2018

In search of the real J. Peterman

"Seinfeld," Oprah, venture capital, bankruptcy: Catalog retailer John Peterman has endured everything the world has thrown at him. Can his company survive the digital era and the aging of its customers?

By Ben Unglesbee • April 24, 2018

Amazon warehouse workers reportedly relying on SNAP

The Intercept found that in five states the e-commerce giant was among the top 20 companies with employees who rely on food subsidies.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2018

Brookfield plans 'retail incubator' on New York's Bleecker Street

The company bought up properties in the Greenwich Village neighborhood for $31.5 million and plans a retail- and arts-based revitalization that includes e-commerce companies.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2018

Old Navy to open 60 new stores this year

That's double the more than 30 new Old Navy stores the company opened last year.

By Daphne Howland • Updated April 24, 2018

Target launches Hunter collaboration without signature boots

Target said it's looking into what happened — but it's a big miss considering Hunter's iconic status and the key role Target’s collaborations with major labels play in merchandise differentiation.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2018

Toys R Us has $100 million offer from rival for European units

The bankrupt toy retailer said toy chain Smyths has agreed to buy its stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 23, 2018

Sears CEO's hedge fund wants to buy Kenmore, home services units

In another twist in the long-running Sears saga, ESL Investments wants to snap up some of the most valuable remaining assets on the company's books. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 23, 2018

Local toy stores could see 'best year yet' after Toys R Us collapse

Toy manufacturers Hasbro and Mattel are taking a hit after Toys R Us' downfall, though.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2018

Kardashian clan shuttering all Dash boutiques

The sisters were divided over whether to sell the brand when they reportedly had an offer last year from a department store retailer. 

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2018

Private equity snaps up True Value

The deal means the end of True Value's retailer-member cooperative ownership.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2018

Net-a-Porter founder starts retail tech-focused VC firm

Natalie Massenet will be looking for another breakout start-up leading venture capital firm Imaginary Ventures.

By Dan O'Shea • April 20, 2018

Toys R Us has $236M baseline bid for Canadian unit

A Toronto-based financial firm has offered a bid to buy the bankrupt toy retailer's Canadian unit, but it makes no mention of preserving U.S. stores. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 20, 2018

Pier 1 struggles amid retailers 'replicating' its aesthetic

According to the company, other furniture retailers have begun copying popular merchandise and selling it at lower price points, leaving Pier 1 in a tight spot.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2018