January retail sales plummet

Sales posted the largest decline in 11 months, falling 0.3%, but most segments showed year-over-year growth.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2018

Walmart to consolidate department managers in some stores

The retail giant is eliminating positions in the mobile department and online pickup areas, but a spokesman said he doesn't anticipate major layoffs, disputing recent reports. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2018

Sam's Club perks up premium membership with free shipping

As part of a broader effort to reduce complexities, the wholesale retailer is also combining savings and business programs as competition with Amazon heats up. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 14, 2018

J.C. Penney cutting 670 jobs, closing distribution center

The company announced a plan to align its supply chain with "future" needs, indicating more changes could be coming. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2018

Whole Foods suppliers balk at new buying policies

Vendors are being hit with fees and other policy changes, and some of them are mad enough to quit doing business with the retailer.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 14, 2018

Under Armour's North American business drags down revenue

The brand beat expectations overall in the fourth quarter, but U.S. operations are still the main source of the company's woes, according to GlobalData Retail Managing Director Neil Saunders.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2018

Land of Nod closes all stores

The Crate & Barrel-owned children's home goods and furniture brand will continue selling online and through Crate & Barrel stores nationwide.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2018

Sears Canada creditors looking at payments to Lampert

As stakeholders fight over the remains of the Canadian retailer, Sears Holdings keeps closing stores in the U.S. — a potential boon for box retailers, according to UBS analysts. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 13, 2018

Alibaba throws $1.3B into brick-and-mortar strategy

The Chinese retailer continues to balance its e-commerce dominance with growing, diversified investments in brick-and-mortar retail.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2018

Walgreens considers acquiring drug distributor Amerisource

A successful deal would give the retailer greater control over its drug supply chain. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 13, 2018

7 retail execs envision the future of stores

Executives from Best Buy, The Home Depot and MM.LaFleur share their visions for the future of retail at Future Stores Miami. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 13, 2018

Barnes & Noble cuts staff after bleak holiday sales

The big box retailer also said it brought in a new chief merchandising officer as it looks to get back to its bookish roots. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2018

Amazon laying off 'hundreds' of corporate employees

A company spokesperson confirmed layoffs first reported by The Seattle Times, but said the company continues to add to its ranks at home and abroad. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2018

LVMH investment arm backs sneaker startup Stadium Goods

Sneakerhead marketplaces are kicking up some serious deals, but is the market about to collapse?

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2018

David's Bridal downgraded over potential default

The wedding retailer is beset by competition in the sector and suffers from excessive debt, as well as belated investments in e-commerce. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 12, 2018

L.L. Bean pulls the plug on lifetime return policy

The outdoor retailer's liberal return policy has been abused in recent years, causing the company to put an end to the generous policy.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2018

Barneys New York shuttering Upper West Side store

Department stores are under pressure and this leaves Barneys with just two New York City locations. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2018

Big Lots names chief customer officer amid brand repositioning

Stephen Haffer will join the discount retailer to expand the "customer-centric" approach the company announced five years ago. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2018

Does Lululemon need more than a new CEO?

Just when the athleisure innovator seemed to be putting a series of quality and public relations snafus behind it, the board may be bungling the ouster of its chief executive.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2018

How Shinola is taking its 'built in Detroit' mission national

A successful brick-and-mortar expansion hinges on connecting the store to its Detroit-based manufacturing mission, head of retail Travis Harrison told attendees of Future Stores Miami.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 9, 2018

NRF: Retail sales to rise as much as 4.4% in 2018

Economic fundamentals are strong, but consumer confidence may be overstated given the high levels of consumer debt. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2018

GOAT, Flight Club merge to forge 'sneakerhead' empire

The two companies operate in the same rarefied space of sneaker obsession, a $2 billion resale industry.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2018

Target, Casper deepen ties with new exclusives

The mattress startup has found a dreamy partner in Target, with its expansive store base and need for differentiated merchandise. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2018

CVS Health says it will use tax cuts to boost wages, growth strategy

The company has to become a better retailer first if it hopes to truly revolutionize healthcare, according to GlobalData Retail managing director Neil Saunders.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2018

Amazon to offer Prime Now delivery from Whole Foods stores

This week, the grocer began offering the service in four markets, including free two-hour delivery to Prime members on orders of $35 or more.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 8, 2018