Sephora debuts small format concept store in Boston

Sephora Studio will emphasize customer experiences through beauty consultations and services that fall in line with the retailer's in-store tech push.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2017

Amazon pays publishers, influencers to post on Spark

The e-commerce giant is seeking more content for its shopping-oriented social network.

By Robert Williams • July 21, 2017

FTC reportedly looking into Amazon's price listing practices

As it reviews the e-commerce giant's buyout of Whole Foods, the agency is probing a report that Amazon's reference prices mislead customers.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 21, 2017

Topshop taps Burberry merchant for top spot

Paul Price has been chief merchant at Burberry for a decade and replaces Topshop veteran Mary Homer, who left to lead The White Company.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2017

Amazon acquires comparison search firm Graphiq with Alexa in mind

As Amazon continues to expand Alexa's value, the e-commerce giant buys a company that enhances its search functionality.

By Dan O'Shea • July 20, 2017

NRF taps ex-Macy's chief Lundgren to lead board

Terry Lundgren, the man credited with building the first national department store chain, is leaving Macy's but he just can't quit retail. 

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2017

Alexa, can you help Sears sell Kenmore appliances?

The department store retailer is trying to boost sales of its appliance brand by selling on Amazon and connecting smart appliances to the e-commerce giant's virtual assistant. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 20, 2017

Abercrombie & Fitch investor: 'This is the time for buybacks'

A major shareholder, SLS Management, urged the retailer to take more aggressive action to bolster shareholder value following its failed sale.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2017

RadioShack receives a lifeline

The company will emerge from its second bankruptcy in two years as a shadow of its former shadow.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2017

Target kills Cartwheel Perks

The savings application, which is being rolled into Target's main app, will retain discounts and third-party coupons.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2017

Report: Walmart developing facial-recognition tech

The retailer is looking to the technology to monitor shopper dissatisfaction and improve the store experience. 

By Dan O'Shea • July 19, 2017

Sears sued for holding its stock in retirement plan

A class action suit argues that the ailing retailer's stock has performed so poorly that no prudent or reasonable 401(k) manager would invest in it. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 19, 2017

H&M ditches monthly sales reports, promises more transparency

The Swedish fast-fashion retailer will stick to quarterly and year-end reports and hold “Capital Markets Days” to provide more in-depth information.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2017

Walmart opens massive e-commerce fulfillment center

The new center is part of the retailer's broader effort to ramp up digital operations and challenge Amazon.

By Dan O'Shea • July 18, 2017

Target +Techstars welcomes second wave of startups

Startups ranging from a meal delivery kit company to an online tailor service head to Minneapolis for a three-month program. 

By Corinne Ruff • July 18, 2017

Michael Kors reportedly readying Jimmy Choo bid

Private equity firms might also be suitors for the upscale footwear and accessories brand.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2017

Ross opens 28 new stores amid expansion

The first quarter brought a slowdown in sales growth for the off-price retailer, and opening more stores is the antidote, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2017

Signet Jewelers taps board member as CEO

Virginia Drosos will take over for Mark Light, who is retiring due to health reasons.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2017

Amazon picks nine startups for first Alexa Accelerator session

Nine startups are in line to get a six-figure check as well as development and management help in pursuing conversational commerce efforts.

By Dan O'Shea • July 17, 2017

Virtual fitting room startup Metail raises $12.9M

The concept of a virtual fitting room is not new, but Metail just raised close to $12.9 million in funding for its ability to personalize the concept for each customer trying on clothes.

By Dan O'Shea • July 17, 2017

True Value reportedly for sale

The hardware retail co-op is working with an investment banker to search out potential buyers, and rival Ace might be interested. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 17, 2017

Bridal retailer Alfred Angelo files Chapter 7, abruptly shutters

The bridal category, like so many apparel segments, has been disrupted by new players offering lower prices and unique designs.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2017

Amazon Echo/Alexa chief departs after nearly 2 decades at the company

Mike George, who has been with the company since 1998, is stepping down just as the smart assistant and its devices begin to see explosive growth.

By Dan O'Shea • July 16, 2017

Suitors line up for Sears Canada

More than 20 parties have signed nondisclosure agreements as the company shops itself and its assets in the Canadian equivalent of Chapter 11.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 14, 2017

Retail sales see second straight monthly slide

Department stores continue to falter, but e-commerce sales rose in June, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2017