Amazon reportedly mulling CPG ads for Alexa

The company has been discussing the possibility with Proctor & Gamble and Clorox, and the move would be a big change for Alexa users.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 3, 2018

Could Amazon really acquire Target?

Gene Munster, a former Piper Jaffray analyst, made the bold claim earlier this week. But others argue the prediction is "far fetched" and "a good PR stunt." 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 3, 2018

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The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail

More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.

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Dyson opens NYC store on Fifth Avenue

The new space from the upscale appliance maker joins a host of brands opening stand-alone brick-and-mortar shops to spur engagement. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 3, 2018

Amazon Prime shipped over 5B items in 2017

The online giant sent out a slew of statistics about its devices, Prime membership and streaming services — but what do they mean?

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 3, 2018

37 state and local minimum-wage increases take effect

Minimum-wage increases could impact retailers in 18 states and 19 cities, with more set for later in the year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018

Rent-A-Center CEO resigns (again)

Mark Speese has left the top executive spot for the second time in less than five years, and the company, under activist pressure, is looking to sell itself.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 2, 2018

Record retail closures to continue apace in 2018

Department stores face an increasingly bleak future and stores will continue to shutter, but that doesn't mean that sales are all going online.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 29, 2017

Kroger poised to leap-frog over Walmart, Amazon in seamless checkout

In the new year, Amazon and Walmart will have strong competition in cashier-free checkout as Kroger expands its successful "Scan Bag Go" pilot from 25 to 400 stores.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 28, 2017

Home Depot reportedly mulling acquisition of $9B logistics company

XPO provides several retailers, including Amazon, with delivery services, and the home improvement retailer might be playing defense with the possible acquisition.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 27, 2017

Home Depot buys The Company Store

The deal, for an undisclosed amount, could extend Home Depot's reach into home goods and grow e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2017

Nike to partner with Stitch Fix, expand Amazon tie-up

The athletic brand continues to struggle in North America but is banking on new products and concepts to make all the difference.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2017

Women bear the brunt of the 'retail apocalypse'

Women have seen greater losses, and men have seen greater gains, when it comes to retail jobs, according to a new analysis of labor data.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2017

Bed Bath & Beyond bests all expectations

But shares dropped more than 10% Thursday as investors worried the retailer would have a weak holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2017

Albertsons testing new small-format store

Now that it's back in the fuel center business, the retailer is able to capitalize on the fresh-focused, grab-and-go convenience these smaller formats can offer.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 22, 2017

JD.com planning hundreds of unmanned stores

In the race toward automated stores, China's e-commerce titan could get the jump on Amazon, according to new reports. 

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 21, 2017

Target expanding urban footprint with new Chicago store

The new location will anchor an apartment complex and be among 100 stores in urban areas the mass merchant plans to open in coming years. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2017

Stitch Fix Q1 was 'not the blowout quarter the bulls were hoping for'

Shares plummeted after the company's first post-IPO earnings report as executives justified spending and declared that premium brands won't be a focus going forward.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2017

Amazon's Apple TV app breaks record for most launch-week downloads

The truce gives both companies a holiday boost, with big consumer demand for Amazon's new Apple TV app and for Apple TV products being sold on Amazon.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 21, 2017

Walmart reportedly testing Amazon Go-like store, personal shopping service

Incubated startups at the big-box retailer appear to be chasing younger, wealthier customers with shopping and delivery initiatives that depart from its traditional brick-and-mortar foundation.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2017

How Toys R Us is letting Target and Amazon steal Christmas

The bankrupt toy seller is losing the pricing game and reportedly readying another round of store closures. Toys R Us is facing its biggest challenge yet.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2017

The retail winners and losers of 2017

Here are the companies, technologies and trends that soared or sank in 2017.  

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 20, 2017

Citi analysts: Walmart 'emerging as a true challenger to Amazon'

Despite the big-box retailer's e-commerce growth, some argue Walmart is sitting on a massive liability — excess space.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2017

Will Walmart woo holiday procrastinators with in-store pickup?

While the big-box retailer can't compete with Amazon's last-minute delivery, it does have one major advantage — over 4,750 stores. But is that enough?

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 20, 2017

Macy's taps former Walmart exec for new digital role

Jill Ramsey has more than two decades of e-commerce experience and is tasked with connecting the digital and physical stores. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2017

Bon-Ton misses $14M interest payment, restructuring could follow

S&P analysts downgraded the department store retailer to default levels, writing that that a debt restructuring, either through bankruptcy or out of court, was "likely" in the near future. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 20, 2017