Macy's doubles down on stores with 'Growth 50' strategy

With most of its massive footprint reduction behind it, Macy's is now working on fixing up those that are left. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2018

TJX shakes off slowdown with 16% sales spike

The off-price retailer flew past expectations for Q4, posting strong top-line and comparable sales growth, which could put to rest concerns about the company's missteps last year. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 28, 2018

Walmart unveils new private-label apparel lines

The retail giant is in the midst of a style revamp in apparel and home that is clearly aimed at appealing to younger, more urban consumers. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2018

Amazon’s conversion-friendly AR view lands on Android

Users of the immersive in-app feature on iPhones are more likely to purchase viewed home furnishing items, according to the e-commerce giant.

By Chantal Tode • Feb. 27, 2018

Tech startup launches scalable Amazon Go-like system

AiFi, which uses computer vision to track shoppers and process orders, will unveil a 50,000 square-foot pilot store in partnership with a major grocery retailer later this year.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 27, 2018

Casper opens first standalone store

The online mattress seller is moving beyond partnerships with physical retailers and opening a store in New York City.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2018

Charlotte Russe upgraded after shedding debt

The teen retailer persuaded lenders to eat tens of millions of dollars in debt in exchange for company stock, but it still operates in a tough environment for specialty retail. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2018

Macy's needs to 'engineer' a miracle

Store closures are paying off, and both the Bluemercury and Backstage units have serious potential, but Macy's will have to work hard to keep it going.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2018

Dillard's crushes expectations as sales rise 6%

The company posted a heady profit increase and respectable comparable sales, but one analyst said the retailer is still in danger of irrelevance.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2018

Harry's reportedly won't renew lease on NYC Corner Shop

Letting the quaint barbershop go may be more a sign of the brand's ambition than soft demand for its products.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2018

Nordstrom deepens ties with fashion blogger Arielle Charnas

A new brand launching this fall takes its name from Charnas' "Something Navy" blog and follows a successful capsule collection three years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2018

Taking the fight to Amazon, Sam's Club partners with Instacart

The partnership increases the club retailer's e-commerce footprint as it refocuses in the wake of 63 store closures.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 26, 2018

99 Cents Only names new CEO

Chief Merchandising Officer and former Walmart grocery head Jack Sinclair has taken over for retiring Geoffrey Covert.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 26, 2018

Aeon, SoftBank, Yahoo Japan reportedly tee up partnership

Three major Japanese retail companies may align to defend their turf from Amazon.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 26, 2018

Shoptalk launches VC program for retail tech startups

The retail tech conference producer partnered with Commerce Ventures in a new venture capital program for retail and e-commerce technology startups.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 26, 2018

Nordstrom family reportedly near take-private offer

Wall Street's retail jitters killed go-private talks last year, but now the group wanting to buyout the upscale department store is close to finalizing and presenting its offer, Reuters reports. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 26, 2018

Walmart hits an e-commerce road bump. What's next?

The retailer's recent news does not bode well for the Doug McMillon and Marc Lore relationship, nor the larger industry, writes Christopher Walton, former vice president of Target's Store of the Future.

By Christopher Walton • Feb. 26, 2018

JD extends physical presence in China with new investment

The e-tailer has purchased a stake in the Better Life chain as it jockeys with Alibaba for the hearts, minds and wallets of Chinese consumers. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2018

J. Crew stores to feature Madewell shop-in-shops

The struggling retailer has been leaning on the smaller brand, and could be forging a closer tie between the two to reinvigorate sales at the flagship.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2018

Batteries Plus Bulbs plans 50-store expansion

The retailer is leaving wow factors like virtual reality behind, staking the past 29 years of growth on the idea that customers want to get what they need quickly and easily.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2018

Target debuts Cat & Jack baby box subscription service

These days nearly everyone is getting into the subscription game, and it's Target's turn to play with one of its most popular private label brands.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 23, 2018

Lowe's launches employee pre-apprenticeship program

The home improvement retailer is testing the "Track to the Trades" program in four cities and plans to expand nationwide later this year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2018

Wayfair sales rise 48%, but losses widen

The online furniture seller is grabbing market share, but profits remain elusive and shares sank 23%.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2018

Amazon Go reportedly plotting 6 more stores

After just a month open to the public, the early success of the cashier-less concept may spur more locations in Seattle and Los Angeles, sources told Recode.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 22, 2018

Toys R Us could close more stores or liquidate

The toy retailer needed a win over the holidays, but missed — big time. Now, the company is reportedly mulling hundreds more store closures and is at risk of shutting down entirely. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 22, 2018