Target, Aldi, Big Lots eyeing Toys R Us real estate

Nearly 60 of the retailer's stores are going up for auction this week, in a preview of what may come of the hundreds more set for liquidation.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 29, 2018

Barnes & Noble debuts book discovery social network and app

Brad Meltzer is the first to be featured in the app's "asked by an author" section, where readers can chat with writers and ask questions.

By Robert Williams • March 28, 2018

Walgreens on pace to shutter 600 US stores

Front-end sales continue to fall as pharmacy carries the chain to a 12% uptick in the fourth quarter.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2018

Office Depot shelves went without Sharpies after vendor spat

Newell Brands stopped shipments to the retailer over a dispute in how its products were marketed, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. 

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2018

Lululemon poised for growth even without CEO

A more nimble website, fashion improvements and strong store operations gave the athleisure retailer a huge lift in the fourth quarter.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2018

Madewell pulls up J. Crew

The younger banner will have to scale fast, but J. Crew's bet on the fledgling brand is beginning to pay off.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2018

Nike readies test for ‘App at Retail’ to enhance store experience

The company also acquired analytics firm Zodiac to study customer lifetime value and ramp up personalization.

By Robert Williams • March 27, 2018

Short trips rise at Whole Foods stores with Amazon Lockers

According to inMarket, visits lasting between three and five minutes were up 11% at locations featuring the lockers, compared to 7% for stores without them.

By Jeff Wells • March 27, 2018

Walmart, Target poised to absorb lost Toys R Us sales

Vendors are left with hundreds of millions in unpaid bills — and one says Toys R Us accelerated purchases even knowing the end was near. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2018

Mall developers Brookfield and GGP to merge in $9.25B deal

The deal comes amid massive changes to the shopping center landscape, with closures uprooting anchors scrambling to reinvent the American mall. 

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2018

Clothes pile up at H&M stores, cutting into sales

The company is staking much of its future on its new brands, but some analysts say they're too small to move the needle much.

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2018

Lowe's CEO to retire after 25 years with the company

Shares rose when the home improvement retailer announced it's searching for a successor to Robert A. Niblock.

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2018

Jet taps Tesco grocery veteran as new president

With the hire of Simon Belsham, Walmart's e-commerce operation has signaled the importance of grocery to its long-term strategy. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 26, 2018

Amazon tops LinkedIn's best places to work list

Infamous perks of the tech world aren't the draw so much as good healthcare benefits and a chance to be at the cutting edge of a given market, according to LinkedIn's research.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2018

UK sports retailer snaps up Finish Line for $558M

The move snatches away Sports Direct's share in Finish Line and would likely give Finish Line and its acquirer a broader reach.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2018

Tapestry taps Michael Kors exec to lead Kate Spade

The luxury accessories company picked up Kate Spade for $2.4 billion last spring and has since pulled it back from department stores to reclaim a more upscale appeal.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2018

Whole Foods lays off marketing staff as Amazon centralizes ops

The elimination of store-level graphic designers and certain regional employees follows the departure of more than a dozen executives due to cultural differences.

By Jeff Wells • March 26, 2018

Lululemon brings in new chief strategy and digital officer

The athleisure seller has tapped a former Zulily executive as it seeks to stay on a growth track even without a CEO in place.

By Dan O'Shea • March 25, 2018

7 takeaways from Shoptalk 2018

From speeding up the supply chain to adding personalization and making shopping more convenient — technology is fundamentally transforming the business. Here's what you need to know.

By Corinne Ruff , Laura Heller • March 23, 2018

6 ways brands and retailers are using stores to boost business

Stores aren't going away, but they are going on a diet. Here are the most innovative concepts showcased at Shoptalk.

By Corinne Ruff • March 23, 2018

Nike sees opening for domestic sales growth in 2019

The shoe and sportswear maker reported a revenue increase of 7%, but didn't address how its new efforts to expand women's sales may be undermined by alleged misconduct of top executives.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2018

Michaels shuttering all full-line Aaron Brothers stores

While 94 of the custom framing shops will shutter, three smaller locations will operate as a "learning laboratory." 

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2018

Toy maker working on bid for Toys R Us

As the ailing toy seller winds down U.S. operations, it's putting $2 billion in discounted toys on the market. In a "sad synchronicity" in timing, the chain's founder has also died.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 23, 2018

Lands' End plots physical expansion as sales jump 11%

The retailer is plotting up to 60 new stores in the coming years after posting its best quarterly performance in three years.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2018

Walmart expands CarSaver pilot to 250 stores

The program, launched as a pilot last year, resembles similar online car buying setups at Costco and Sam's Club.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2018