Albertsons buys meal kit company Plated

The deal gives the grocer recognition and expertise in the fast-growing category.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 21, 2017

Could this be the last generation of Toys R Us kids?

The toy retailer's huge debt load finally caught up with it as the retail world rapidly changed. Now, in and beyond bankruptcy, the company must chart a way forward.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 20, 2017

Macy's hiring fewer holiday workers this year

The ongoing correction to the department store's massive store footprint is hitting hiring plans, the same way it's hit sales.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2017

Best Buy goes on the offensive with new growth strategy

This week, the electronics retailer outlined a series of moves designed to take advantage of what executives call an "opportunity-rich environment."

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2017

Walmart ends overnight shifts at 430 Neighborhood Markets

It's a move aimed to boost customer service, according to the retailer, but workers are complaining that stocking and cleaning is difficult when stores are busy.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2017

Report: Heidi Klum collection gives Lidl a boost

The line poses a challenge to fast-fashion retailers in the U.K., but in the U.S., the discovery of Lidl could threaten even Walmart.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2017

Kohl's to accept free Amazon returns

It's a daring move that may signal a new partnership ethos among e-commerce and legacy retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2017

Toys R Us files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

After news broke that a bankruptcy filing was possible, many of the toy retailer's suppliers demanded cash on delivery — precipitating a financial crisis that quickly drove it to court as the holidays ramp up.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 19, 2017

Walgreens wins FTC approval to buy 2K Rite Aid stores for $4.3B

Walgreens has been angling for a takeover since 2015, but was stymied by regulators. The drugstore chain won't gain enough to best rival CVS Health, but comes closer. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2017

Tommy Hilfiger hosts shoppable fashion show

The upscale retailer is releasing a Fall 2017 line via a mobile-friendly, shoppable runway show, demonstrating the growth of visual search capabilities.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 18, 2017

Dollar Tree elevates Philbin to CEO

After 13 years at the helm, Bob Sasser is stepping aside after overseeing a period of booming growth for the dollar store sector.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 18, 2017

Report: Bankrupt Sears Canada in private equity buyout talks

A potential deal worth nearly half a billion dollars could offer a path forward for the department store retailer, which filed for creditor protection in Canada in June. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 18, 2017

Toys R Us vendors reportedly pull back ahead of possible bankruptcy

Chatter around a possible bankruptcy filing from the toy retailer has intensified with reports of skittish vendors and news that Toys R Us is shopping a bankruptcy plan to lenders.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 18, 2017

Aerosoles files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The company will close up to 74 retail stores as it reorganizes, a move which is "critical" to its turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2017

Ex-Googlers stir up controversy with Bodega pantry concept

The startup suffered social media backlash after critics accused it of pitting its unmanned food boxes, which are unlocked by users with a mobile app, against mom-and-pop markets.

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 18, 2017

Walmart building new Arkansas HQ

The new headquarters, aimed for completion in the next five to seven years, will big a big departure from the retailer's aging office space and boast amenities often found in Silicon Valley.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2017

Retailers double down on holiday help

Emerging price wars may hit margins this season, but they'll also bring more shoppers into stores and online, according to a recent holiday hiring forecast.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2017

August retail sales tumble, missing expectations

Retail trade sales fell 0.3% and e-commerce sales fell 1.1% from July, but analysts say year-over-year numbers in line with expectations are more indicative of trends.  

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2017

Under Armour unveils new innovation hub on Nike turf

Under Amour's new "UA PDX" center brings footwear design and development under one roof, just eight miles from Nike's Oregon headquarters.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2017

Report calls size of Neiman Marcus' Manhattan flagship into question

The struggling department store is an anchor tenant of developer Related Companies’ massive Hudson Yards mixed-use development on Manhattan's West Side.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2017

Beloved local New England chain Benny's calls it quits

Fans are flocking to the general store's going-out-of-business sales, but were likely buying their toys, bikes, housewares and auto supplies somewhere else.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2017

Lowe's taps Neiman Marcus supply chain exec

Michael West will join the company as senior vice president of supply chain field operations later this month.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2017

Pirch to close most new stores and focus on design sales

The retailer's joyful "playground"-like experience delights customers, but requires higher volume purchasing to offset the high costs.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2017

Target employees migrate to mobile Zebra device

The Apple iPod Touch is no longer the tool of choice for Target's store associates, as the retailer switches over to an Android mobile device.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 14, 2017

Office Depot names new marketing chief

Jerri DeVard, who has more than 30 years of marketing and leadership experience, joins the retailer amid an executive shakeup.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2017