Is Lidl still a major threat for American grocers?

The German retailer appears to be struggling out of the gate, leading some observers to say it’s not the adversary it first seemed. But it may be just a matter of time.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2018

Walmart reportedly seeking buyers in Brazil

Just last year the retail giant was poised to invest millions to reinvigorate sagging operations in the South American country.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2018

Abercrombie & Fitch lifts guidance, bids farewell to longtime exec

Arthur C. Martinez will leave at the end of the company's fiscal year, at a time when the teen apparel retailer has improved merchandise and stores to drive sales.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2018

How Bon-Ton came to the brink of bankruptcy

The department store retailer has been around for more than a century. But as its sales dwindle and debt problems mount, Bon-Ton must convince stakeholders that it's still relevant. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 22, 2018

Amazon Go opens to the public

The company has smoothed out glitches in the cashierless store as one of the most anticipated retail concepts in years finally goes live. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2018

Lowe's counters activist pressure with 3 board appointments

The positions will take effect as the home improvement retailer tries to better differentiate from rival Home Depot.  

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2018

Abercrombie & Fitch launches unisex kids line

The retailer's new "Everybody Collection" incorporates popular trends across genders, complete with a single size system.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2018

Burberry sales slip amid turnaround

The upscale brand is at the "beginning of a multi-year journey" to revamp merchandise, sales channels and image.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2018

Casper fortifies growth strategy with new CMO

Jeff Brooks, who has 25 years of brand-building experience, will be the retailer's new chief marketing officer.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 19, 2018

Pirch retreats from retail with new membership program

The company was a poster child for today’s brick-and-mortar goals with a highly experiential shopping environment, but has closed most stores and will now rely on the design trade for sales.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 19, 2018

Sears downgraded as it negotiates with lenders

As the department store retailer tries to restructure $1 billion in debt — which could keep Sears out of bankruptcy — analysts with S&P Global expect creditors to get hurt.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 19, 2018

How retailers are avoiding the sixty-million dollar mistake

Retail may be recovering, but not every national brand has been able to keep pace.

By Devin Arnold • Jan. 19, 2018

Target touts exclusive fragrance, Umbro partnership

The mass merchant is making good on a promise to amplify exclusive merchandise, part of an ongoing $7 billion plan to jumpstart sales.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 19, 2018

Amazon could be bringing Alexa to healthcare next

A job opening at Amazon may offer hints of a major healthcare initiative involving Alexa, GeekWire reports.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2018

Tiffany polishes up outlook on holiday sales rise

Sales in China helped boost the iconic American jeweler, but executives admit there’s more to do.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

Gander Outdoors launches website revamp

The Gander brand is making progress on and offline under new owner Camping World.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

52% of online apparel shoppers turn to Amazon

If retailers and brands can't compete with free shipping or low prices, they need a unique, high quality product, according to a new report.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

Walmart to give away opioid disposal kits

The program is an effort to reduce the abuse and misuse of opioids and other drugs, in partnership with DisposeRX.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2018

CPGs need emerging markets, e-commerce and partnerships in 2018

The rise of private labels is just one challenge facing consumer product goods companies in 2018, according to a new report from Deloitte.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2018

Walmart COO to head international business

Judith McKenna is taking a post that has historically been a stepping stone to the CEO slot. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2018

Bon-Ton buys more time

The retailer could get a few more weeks to negotiate with creditors on a possible bankruptcy or debt restructuring before it goes into default on a missed payment.

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 16, 2018

J. Crew tries on style revamp to recapture sales

Small but meaningful fashion changes could help the struggling brand, but with dozens of stores closing, it may be too little, too late.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2018

Walmart reportedly cutting 1K corporate jobs

The cuts are expected to be finalized by the end of the month, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 16, 2018

CVS bans photo altering for in-store beauty brands

The drug store chain is also calling on brands such as Revlon, L'Oréal and Johnson & Johnson to follow the new standards. 

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 16, 2018

Beauty retailer Kiko USA files for bankruptcy

The U.S. arm of an Italian makeup seller is looking to close all but five of its domestic locations in Chapter 11 and refocus on e-commerce. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 16, 2018