Indochino to open 4 new stores this spring

The Canadian bespoke menswear company began in 2015 as a pure-play e-commerce retailer and has opened physical showrooms across North America since then.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2018

Macy's is making merchandising strides in key apparel categories

The department store retailer is working to keep prices consistent, and is beating rivals to the punch in sub-categories like maternity and plus size, according to new research.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2018

Target debuts 'eclectic' home brand Opalhouse

The big-box retailer is doubling down on what it has always done best — curated fashionable styles that don't break the bank — and private label is key.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 21, 2018

Tops Markets files for Chapter 11

A large debt load and increasing competition from the likes of Amazon and Walmart set the table for bankruptcy protection.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 21, 2018

Circuit City reboots online, but can it plug into the market?

The brand relaunched last week as an online-only operation, for now. But analysts are skeptical it will have the service model needed to differentiate from market leaders Best Buy and Amazon. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 21, 2018

Most retail employees receive no real training

Only a third of workers are provided formal training, and many of those don't find it improves their work or engagement very much, according to a recent study.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 21, 2018

Guess co-founder to step down during board investigation

Paul Marciano won't be paid while a special committee of the board, with the help of lawyers, investigates accusations against him.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2018

Home Depot poised to build on holiday boost

The home improvement retailer sold more decorations and accessories thanks to improved marketing and in-store execution, and analysts have high expectations for the year.  

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2018

Headington buys another high-concept retailer

The Texas-based developer is doubling down on upscale, unique stores with its acquisition of Tenoversix, which sells curated apparel, home goods and art.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2018

Walmart pummeled on slower e-commerce growth

Revenue, comps and traffic all increased at Walmart, but profits fell and digital disappointed as sales in the channel slowed compared with previous periods. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 20, 2018

Gap brand CEO to leave

Gap Inc. acknowledged weakness in its namesake Gap brand and announced a new growth strategy last summer.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2018

Albertsons acquires (the rest of) Rite Aid

The grocery chain said it's buying the remainder of the pharmacy retailer's stores not going to Walgreen's, creating a company with $83 billion in revenues.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 20, 2018

Chinese pharma company grabs major stake in GNC

The move by Harbin Pharmaceutical Group could be a lifesaver for GNC, which has struggled in recent years.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2018

Walmart revamping apparel brands in punch back against Amazon, Target

The push comes amid evidence that the retail giant has much to lose as Amazon grows its private-label apparel assortment.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2018

J. Crew taps Starbucks digital exec

Adam Brotman is widely credited with spearheading the coffeehouse chain's mobile payment and loyalty innovations.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2018

Amazon to pay disgruntled workers up to $5K to leave

"The Offer" is essentially a form of self-select weed out, where employees who are no longer invested in the job are given an incentive to quit.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 16, 2018

Sears could squeeze out positive profit for Q4

But the ailing retailer's sales have continued down an abysmal path, even during a holiday season that lifted the department store sector.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 16, 2018

FAO Schwarz to return with new stores and a New York flagship

The iconic toy retailer has plans for airport locations in the U.S. and Canada, and a series of stores in China. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 16, 2018

H&M reveals e-commerce future

Executives asked for patience as they build online operations and new brands, but some investors are worried about the flagship.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 16, 2018

Prime members drive Amazon apparel sales

Apparel shoppers see Amazon essentially as an online off-price retailer, expecting good value at less than full price, according to a new report.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 15, 2018

Home Depot launches mobile job app for spring hiring

The home improvement retailer needs to fill more than 80,000 seasonal positions for spring.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 15, 2018

J. Crew to partner with WeWork

The retailer will open pop-ups at several WeWork locations and host panel discussions with the shared office space company.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 15, 2018

NRF: January's retail sales nearly as good as the holidays

The association paints a rosier picture than the Commerce Department, but 2018 promises much uncertainty for retailers as consumers face inflation, sluggish wages and heavy debt loads. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2018

Ace Hardware sales climb 5% in 2017

The hardware co-op added millions in new sales from last year's acquisition of the Grommet as it also posts strong same-store sales and builds new locations. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 14, 2018

Guess investigating 'allegations of improper conduct' against co-founder

Things are only getting worse for the brand, which announced that a special committee is looking into sexual harassment allegations against Paul Marciano, which he denies.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2018