Starbucks taps former Sam’s Club chief as COO

Brewer, formerly of Sam’s Club, has over 30 years of experience, including the top-notch omnichannel chops that Starbucks really needs right now.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 7, 2017

Amazon opens shop inside Kohl's

Beginning next month, the department store retailer will feature zones dedicated to Amazon's goods and services in 10 of its stores.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 6, 2017

Gap to close 200 stores, expand Old Navy

Over the next three years, the apparel retailer plans to close locations across its namesake and Banana Republic brands while opening 270 Old Navy and Athleta stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 6, 2017

Report: Bon-Ton hires turnaround advisers

The retailer has tapped AlixPartners for help as it grapples with sales declines, profit loss, a large debt load and traffic drought, sources told Reuters.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 6, 2017

Report: Blackstone pulls $2.8B Australian mall sale as Amazon spooks buyers

The PE firm has canceled a planned sale of a 10-mall portfolio as the e-commerce giant's arrival to Australia next month thwarts interest.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 6, 2017

Dick's Sporting Goods to open 10 more stores

The sporting goods retailer has made it clear that brick-and-mortar stores are key to its sales — including those made online.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 6, 2017

What retailers can learn from REI's marketing success

Two years after the launch of its celebrated Opt Outside campaign, the outdoor retailer is engaging customers with a new brand message.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 6, 2017

Vitamin World reportedly preparing for bankruptcy

The supplement retailer, like other mall-based specialists that have filed for Chapter 11 protection this year, is looking to shed expensive leases for stores it no longer needs.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 6, 2017

Hudson's Bay gives Gilt a makeover, debuts first Dutch store

While the Canadian department store is scaling back its North American operations, it's committed to opening at least 10 stores in the Netherlands this month.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 6, 2017

Alibaba to open brick-and-mortar mall in China

The effort is part of the e-commerce giant’s "New Retail" strategy, focused on connecting with consumers across all channels, according to a report. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2017

Report: Amazon beefs up Alexa efforts as competition grows

The company has hired more engineers to work on Alexa-related projects and has appointed a new executive to head the efforts.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 5, 2017

Retail employment slides, but could pick up for holidays

August job losses in the sector don’t reflect a big shift to e-commerce, according to the National Retail Federation and outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2017

Amazon's apparel ambitions create tough choices for brands

Even if apparel makers sell directly through the e-commerce giant, they could face new competition as Amazon studies their best sellers, according to research from L2.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2017

Target chief risk and compliance officer to depart

Jackie Rice, who was hired about a year after the retailer’s debilitating data breach, won't be replaced.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2017

West Elm parts with Casper, signs new deal wth Leesa

Only a year after signing a contract with Casper, the furniture retailer is shifting gears and switching mattress partners. 

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 2, 2017

Walmart's new restaurant tie-up is a feast for the young and wealthy

The retail giant is partnering with Grown, a new fast-casual concept with a much higher price point than Walmart's customers may be used to.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2017

Casper Mattress opening pop-ups in 15 US cities

The mattress startup has a partnership with West Elm and Target to showcase its wares, but the company will open its own doors in October.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2017

Report takes aim at 'retail apocalypse,' but notes industry challenges

Many trouble spots are real, but the death of retail is "patently false," according to new research from global research and advisory firm IHL.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2017

Dyson plots branded stores for North America

Like many brands, Dyson is increasingly selling directly to customers, including through a series of its own physical stores.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2017

Men give Lululemon a boost in Q2

The athleisure innovator isn’t slowing down, despite its higher prices and more muted demand in the category.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2017

Dollar General profits take a hit despite sales and traffic growth

The discount retailer is ceding market share in higher-priced goods to rivals with better assortments.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2017

Moody's: Amazon still far from ruling retail

Analysts question the e-commerce giant's dominance over all retail and that much-cited estimate of 85 million U.S. Prime members.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2017

Costco muscles past the competition

The warehouse retailer shrugs off Amazon's challenge, but some analysts aren't satisfied with its plodding pace of e-commerce growth. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2017

Nordstrom warns shareholders of 'going private' risks

The company doesn’t have any solid plans yet but speculation could hurt supplier, employee and customer relationships, the department store said in a SEC filing.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2017

Five Below capitalizes on spinners, slime and smileys

The discounter keeps its eye on fast-moving trends to draw consumers into stores — and customers are buying in.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2017