Moody's: Department store turnarounds taking hold

Analysts see relative improvements across the sector as chains grapple with traffic declines, e-commerce costs and managing inventory and store footprints. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 18, 2017

Target and Barnes & Noble Education team up against Amazon on campus

The collaboration aims to reach young consumers in areas without Target’s new small-format stores.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2017

Ross' brick-and-mortar stores help spark sales uplift

The company has even more unlocked potential and could continue to add to its store fleet.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2017

Target needs big ideas to grow grocery

The retailer has made improvements to its supply chain and organic assortment, but it has still struggled to increase sales in a highly competitive market.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 18, 2017

Gap sees Q2 improvements in ongoing turnaround

The company reported its third straight quarter of sales increases, with Old Navy once again leading the pack.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2017

HBC has opened corporate office in India

Retailers continue to look East for professional talent, as Saks follows the same path that J.C. Penney and others have taken.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 17, 2017

Sears Canada exec wants to buy the bankrupt retailer

The effort is one of few remaining chances the beleaguered retailer has, as it continues to suffer liquidity and operations issues similar to its U.S. cousin.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2017

Alibaba revenue surges 56%

The e-commerce giant beat even Wall Street's high expectations and says that its efforts to create the "Alibaba Economy" are holistic.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2017

Staples spinning off retail business

In a recent SEC filing, the office supplies seller said its U.S. and Canadian retail operations would be split off from the more profitable and healthy corporate sales unit. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 17, 2017

Walmart Q2 hit by price cuts, e-commerce spending

The retail giant is gaining market share thanks to its e-commerce growth and omnichannel efforts, but that’s coming at a price.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2017

Nordstrom and Macy's: A lesson in surviving the retail apocalypse

They're both department stores facing extreme challenges, both in the midst of major changes. But these two stalwarts may be best positioned to survive. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2017

Costco ordered to pay Tiffany $19.4M

Costco continues to argue that its use of "Tiffany" in product descriptions refers to the type of setting and says it plans to appeal.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2017

Amazon reportedly owes $12.5M in taxes

With half of what Amazon sells coming from its third-party sellers, states are missing out on a significant source of sales tax revenue.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2017

Jo-Ann rebrands as it integrates new tech features

The fabric and craft retailer is focusing on the makers who buy its products as it integrates mobile, analytics and video content. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 16, 2017

July retail sales rise 3.5% year over year

But households are under pressure as their expenses mount, so there could be trouble ahead for retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2017

Urban rises on signs of new life in its second quarter

Strong wholesale sales are protecting the company somewhat, but missteps in apparel are hurting store sales and pushing the retailer to discount.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2017

Target expands Restock next-day delivery service

Omnichannel services like Restock helped boost the retailer's sales in the second quarter, but they’re also cutting into the bottom line.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2017

UPDATED: Retail CEOs seek distance from Trump after Charlottesville comments

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon had strong words for the president on Tuesday, but says he’ll remain on the White House advisory group.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2017

Dick's stock gets clobbered after hints at price cuts

The sporting goods retailer's CEO warned of "panic" in the sector leading to a market share battle and more promotions. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 15, 2017

Walgreens creates Center for Health & Wellbeing to host company research

The drug chain is giving customers access to more than 50 studies and reports produced in the past six years.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 15, 2017

Coach's department store exit hurts revenue

Analysts say the upscale brand would do well to apply its strategy of short term pain, long term gain to its new Kate Spade unit.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2017

TJX sales jump 6% on growing traffic

The off-price retailer said what department stores everywhere wish they could: traffic is on the rise, margins are up and the future is bright.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 15, 2017

Home Depot posts 6% sales growth amid strong housing market

The retailer will be protected from any housing slowdown by its market share gains among professionals and DIYers alike, according to both Home Depot executives and analysts.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2017

Sur La Table taps new CEO

Billy May replaces Diane Neal, who retired earlier this year after less than three years at the company.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2017

Target doubles down on grocery with new execs

The new hires are tasked with saving Target's faltering food efforts as the retailer faces pressure from the likes of Walmart, Amazon and low-cost grocers. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2017