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

Walmart testing more lax dress code

The retail giant is hoping to attract more workers in a tight market after bumping up its hourly pay and some benefits in January.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2018

Home Depot to add 1,000 tech jobs

Despite already being a leader in digital experience, Home Depot's latest move would increase the company's focus on technology.

By Dan O'Shea • April 19, 2018

What will Prime loyalty look like at Whole Foods?

The grocer is discontinuing its current rewards program on May 2, setting the stage for Amazon's membership platform to take over. 

By Jeff Wells • April 19, 2018

Hudson's Bay replaces marketing chief after just 5 months

Bari Harlam was named chief marketing officer this week, replacing Milton Pappas, who had been appointed to the role in November.

By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2018

Casper plans brick-and-mortar push into Canada

Sales have reached $300 million, and are outpacing those south of the border, CEO Philip Krim told the Financial Post.

By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2018

And the winner of the latest Amazon-Best Buy deal is...

It's a win-win for both retailers, but Amazon needs this new deal more than Best Buy, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2018