Amazon activity in Atlanta sparks HQ2 speculation

A lobbyist for the online retailer has registered in Georgia, sparking speculation that the capital city could be the company's choice for its much-vaunted second headquarters.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2017

The Limited, Toys R Us and Gymboree among 11 retail bankruptcies impacting mall investors

Vacated stores have threatened hundreds of commercial property loans backed by malls that were home to stores shuttered amid this year's 'retail apocalypse.'

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 18, 2017

Charlotte Russe downgraded amid efforts to shed debt

Cost cuts are now in focus as yet another private equity-owned retailer grapples with a debt load that's impeding a much-needed turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2017

H&M to close stores, expand on Alibaba's Tmall

As inventories rose and sales tanked in the fourth quarter, the fast-fashion retailer announced it's picking up the pace on a transformation plan.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2017

Walgreens ups third-party API game with ‘Add to Cart’ capability

Five years into its API development efforts, Walgreens continues to push out new APIs to expand its brand reach through third parties.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 15, 2017

Will Amazon really dominate grocery?

The online retailer's Whole Foods acquisition has made it a bigger threat, but tough competition from Walmart and Kroger means industry supremacy is far from guaranteed.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 15, 2017

Overstock founder wants to 'walk away,' pursue blockchain opps

CEO Patrick Byrne hopes to walk away from the e-commerce business in favor of opportunities in cryptocurrency. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2017

Asics unveils mobile app for on-demand workouts

The brand also debuted its first U.S. flagship store, which features two distinct brands: one for athletes and the other for customers looking for street styles.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 15, 2017

Costco's strong Q1 earnings prove it's still Amazon-proof

The club retailer posted higher-than-expected earnings while e-commerce sales jumped 42.1% in the first quarter of 2018.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 15, 2017

Pier 1 plunges amid strong competition

The company is set on maintaining stores, which are pivotal to boosting sales in all channels, executives said.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2017

November retail sales lift 0.8%

It's been a healthy start to the holiday, according to numbers from the U.S. Commerce Department and the National Retail Federation.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2017

Ivanka Trump opens a store in Trump Tower

The brand has struggled to make physical stores work, and its location of choice offers a mixed bag.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2017

Tractor Supply beats Amazon, Nordstrom in web experience

Apple beats Costco at stores, Williams Sonoma beats Amazon at mobile — ForeSee's annual rankings of the best retail experiences offer some surprising findings. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 14, 2017

Sears to sell DieHard on Amazon

The troubled department store chain is deepening ties with the e-commerce giant by peddling its famous battery line on the website. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 14, 2017

7-Eleven tests mobile ordering, delivery with new app

The convenience store chain now lets Dallas customers order and pay for products via their smartphone. What can retailers learn?

By Robert Williams • Dec. 14, 2017

Gander Mountain back from bankruptcy as 'Gander Outdoors'

The company, acquired by Camping World in May, is opening new stores and rebranding under its new owner.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 14, 2017

Peapod rolls out text-to-order tool

The online grocer's new "Chat-to-Cart" feature also lets shoppers add items with emojis and share their list with family members. 

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 14, 2017

How Best Buy is winning against all odds

The electronics retailer is opening a new chapter in how to compete by taking advantage of opportunities everywhere. Even, sometimes, at Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 13, 2017

The running list of 2017 retail apocalypse victims

Retailers are filing for bankruptcy at a record rate this year. Here's a look at which retailers have filed plans to restructure, find a buyer or liquidate through Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection.

By Corinne Ruff, Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 13, 2017

Take that Amazon: Target buys Shipt for $550M

The acquisition comes with a new goal of bringing same-day delivery services to half of Target stores by early next year.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 13, 2017

Sears buys more time to pay a $400M loan

An agreement between the ailing department store retailer and its lenders will kick a loan due next year out to mid-2019, easing some of the financial pressure on the company. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 13, 2017

Amazon's hiring in Seattle declines by 60%

Most of the job listings — which still outnumber the city’s other major businesses combined — aren’t in retail, according to the Seattle Times.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 13, 2017

American Express writes an end to signature requirements

Authorizing transactions with a signature could soon become a thing of the past.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 13, 2017

West Elm drops anchor in the UK

The furniture retailer opened a new store in the London suburb of Kingston-Upon-Thames last week, with more to come.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 13, 2017

LinkedIn names the 'Top Voices' in retail

These 10 analysts, observers and practitioners made their mark on the social media platform, and Retail Dive, this year with their insights and commentary.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 13, 2017