B8ta launches Handy in-home tech installation

Partnerships between retailers and service providers could help smaller players find opportunities amid Amazon's push into the home services segment.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 13, 2017

Westfield accepts $15.7B takeover bid

Pending regulatory approval, Europe's largest commercial property company will acquire the mall operator, whose top execs are all slated to retire.

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 12, 2017

Walmart taps former Amazon exec for Asda

It's a return for Rob McWilliam, who spent 13 years at the U.K. grocer in various roles until he jumped to Amazon in 2013.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2017

A gloomy outlook for Hudson's Bay

Analysts with S&P posted a negative outlook for the retailer, saying that troubles in the sector might outweigh Hudson's Bay's moves to shore up its balance sheet. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 12, 2017

J.C. Penney launches 'Big and Tall' subscription box

In collaboration with Bombfell, the discount department store is looking to pique interest in men's apparel with a cheaper Stitch Fix-like concept.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2017

Charming Charlie files for bankruptcy, closing 100 stores

Once a hot and growing specialty retailer, the company's CFO said that it has run out of cash and was without critical inventory during the holiday sales period. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 12, 2017

Brookfield Property's $14.8B bid reportedly rejected by GGP

The mall developer's largest shareholder last month said that it made a non-binding proposal to acquire the remaining 66% of GGP, but analysts say the offer was too low.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2017

What a Sears lawsuit against a supplier means for retailers

Sears' unusual move to take suppliers to court could have implications for other beleaguered retailers, writes David Banker and Keara Waldron of Lowenstein Sandler.

By David M. Banker, Esq, Keara Waldron, Esq • Dec. 11, 2017

Lundgren done with Macy's

With the former CEO no longer in the building, Jeff Gennette may be able to realize a more holistic strategy for the department store retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2017

Cannabis retailer snaps up Eddie Bauer exec

Laurie Bosch, who has also managed store operations for Williams-Sonoma and J. Crew, is being brought on to develop "differentiated shopping experiences."

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2017

Home Depot calls fears of tax reform 'overblown'

At the Investor Day last week, executives downplayed any effect of mortgage deduction changes, and outlined a plan for a $5.4 billion investment.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2017

Retail jobs climb amid 'one of the strongest gains all year'

Retailers have hired nearly 13,000 workers during the holidays, although wage growth remains tepid.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2017

Pottery Barn inks online deal with Leesa Sleep

The move comes weeks after Williams Sonoma sibling West Elm partnered with the mattress startup to sell its products in more than 80 stores and online.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2017

Toys R Us lenders dig into owner payouts

The court approved a bonus plan for the bankrupt toy retailer's executives, and a group of creditors wants to know more about the company's financial relationship with private equity sponsors. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 8, 2017

Restoration Hardware chasing upscale, luxury sales

The company is letting Amazon and Wayfair duke it out for middle-of-the-road furniture sales, and still prefers its print catalog to social media marketing.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2017

Ikea, Sonos bring speakers closer to home

The Swedish furniture retailer has partnered with the wireless speaker manufacturer to create a smart home sound experience.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 8, 2017

Walmart strikes a ‘Tasty’ deal with BuzzFeed

The partnership with the recipe app allows the retailer to sell kitchenware and appliances on the network's video pages, challenging Amazon's string of deals with recipe sites.  

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 8, 2017

Coach partners with Snapchat for scannable holiday pins

Users of the new product can scan a code with a smartphone camera to play an arcade game based on the brand's holiday video campaign. 

By David Kirkpatrick , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Dec. 8, 2017

Hudson's Bay sheds another Lord & Taylor store

In a move to maximize its real estate holdings, the company recently raised $23 million by selling two Lord & Taylor leases, including one in Skokie, IL.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2017

Liberty of London exec returning to Neiman Marcus

Ed Burstell will arrive at the luxury department store at the start of a key rebuilding year, during which he will be charged with driving product innovation.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2017

Lululemon sales soar 14%, but profit takes a hit

The athleisure brand has recovered nicely from quality and fashion missteps, and analysts expect its upward trajectory to continue.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2017

Dollar General adding 900 new stores in 2018

The discounter is remodeling and building out its store base at a frenetic pace, justified in part by an 11% year-over-year sales increase in the third quarter.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 7, 2017

Hudson's Bay falters as cuts undermine sales

The company seems to be hobbled by its focus on real estate investments, but executives say that holiday sales will help strengthen results.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2017

Roots unveils brick-and-mortar expansion

The outdoorsy brand is pivoting to more urban styles and has already signed four new U.S. leases for next year.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2017

UPS swamped with shipments, warns of delays

Retailers may need to offer buy online, pick up in store options to avoid blame for delayed deliveries.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 7, 2017