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

Q&A: Why Addition Elle sees a big opportunity in the US market

Roslyn Griner, the Canadian company’s VP of marketing, spoke with Retail Dive about the brand's reinvention and expansion efforts.    

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 14, 2017

Target increases holiday hiring by 40%

The retailer will hire 100,000 seasonal employees — a big step up from the 70,000 holiday workers hired in stores last year.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2017

Neiman Marcus closing 25% of off-price stores

The luxury department store retailer is rolling back the Last Call outlets even as its peers expand competing off-price efforts. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 13, 2017

Target launches 'innovation sprint,' adds HGTV stars to store brand stable

A 14-week partnership has five Target employees working out of Digital Ventures’ centers in New York and Los Angeles and conducting immersive customer behavior research in six U.S. cities.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2017

Amazon, eBay, Google lead surge in AI patents

Artificial intelligence-related patent filings have surged in recent years as the technology's retail uses have come to light.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 13, 2017

Nordstrom reportedly closing in on deal to go private

The department store retailer is close to a deal with private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners, and analysts think it will likely avoid the pitfalls of other PE tie-ups.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2017

Walmart is streamlining US operations

The big-box retailer will reduce business divisions and scale down its geographic regions by October in an effort to "accelerate [the] pace of change."

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2017

Apple expands on retail revamp, reveals iPhone X with Face ID

The technology company plans to unveil a store in Chicago that will reflect the new "town square" model, designed to create a more community-oriented retail experience. 

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 12, 2017

The Body Shop bought by Brazilian cosmetics company

Natura bought the faltering retailer from L’Oréal, which itself purchased the brand in 2006.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2017

Abercrombie & Fitch names new CFO, expands overseas

With the return of former Hollister CFO Scott Lipesky, the company continues to populate its top ranks with executives from its much healthier brand.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2017

Vitamin World files for bankruptcy, plans to close 50 stores

Less than a week after the supplement retailer's CEO said his company was preparing to file, it sought Chapter 11 protection with the aim of closing unprofitable stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 12, 2017

Amazon's Whole Foods price cuts boosted store traffic 25%

But can the e-commerce giant and grocery novice maintain its momentum?

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2017