West Elm to open new hotel in Portland, Maine

The furniture retailer's boutique hotels offer customers a unique way to purchase furniture — after actually using it.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2017

Tuft & Needle taps Amazon tech for new Seattle store

Many online sellers struggle with how much they should let Amazon take control of their sales and inventory, but Tuft & Needle is counting on the e-commerce giant for brick-and-mortar in-store tech and fulfillment.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 1, 2017

Under Armour shedding 2% of its workforce

The sports apparel retailer announced a restructuring plan after a second quarter that saw North American sales stalling and a $12 million net loss. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 1, 2017

Retail sales per square foot in decline

E-commerce isn't the only culprit — there are also too many stores. But shuttered storefronts contribute to lagging online sales. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2017

Shopicks’ mobile shopping platform rebrands as Thinkover

The move aims to broaden the utility of the company's app across sectors as it aims to be a resource for shoppers mulling product purchases.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 1, 2017

Lowe's builds up in-home assistance for DIY contest winners

The retailer's Upskill Project aims to boost customer confidence about tackling home improvements tasks — and make loyal customers at the same time.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 1, 2017

Activist investor urges Dillard's to sell off its real estate

Snow Park Capital has bought up 2% of the department store retailer's Class A stock and wants the company to cash in on its owned store properties. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 1, 2017

Walmart makes changes to its food leadership team

The retailer is shuffling employees within the produce, bakery and deli departments to better equip it for growth in the months and years ahead, according to a company memo obtained by Reuters.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 1, 2017

Belk announces store expansions, remodels

With news dominated by brick-and-mortar closures, the department store's expansion is a surprising bit of good news. 

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2017

Report: Staples may hand over retail operations to Office Depot

The agreement, which would include the office supplies retailer's 1,500 stores, comes after both companies have struggled to find a new strategy.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2017

Limited Too to launch back-to-school pop-up

The tween brand is taking to the streets, literally, to boost sales for the season. 

By Cara Salpini • July 31, 2017

Private equity and retail — a match made for striking

Time after time, private equity firms swoop in to rescue faltering retailers. But are they doing more harm than good?

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2017

Walmart slashes 'a few dozen' corporate jobs

Meanwhile, after announcing a push to boost U.S.-based manufacturing, the company has also opened its online marketplace to overseas sellers for the first time.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2017

Mall owners take a pay cut amid brick-and-mortar struggles

Simon Property Group, GGP and Macerich executives are reducing compensation as retail properties empty out — a correction to the over-built retail environment.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2017

Etsy taps new CTO amid turnaround

Mike Fisher's appointment comes as the artisanal marketplace makes job cuts and searches for a path forward.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2017

Best Buy cutting 400 remote Geek Squad jobs

Affected employees will be offered other jobs with similar pay and responsibilities.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2017

Amazon's mid-year job fair sets the stage for hiring spree

Bolstered by new fulfillment centers and with the offer of employee benefits, the e-commerce giant again sets a benchmark for growth.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 31, 2017

Aerosoles reportedly seeking a sale

The company has been trying to find a sweet spot between its reputation for comfort and its appeal as a retailer of affordable footwear for older women.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2017

Report: Amazon acquires GameSparks for $10M

The deal to snap up the provider of cloud-based gaming developing tools is only the e-commerce giant's latest acquisition in recent months.

By Dan O'Shea • July 30, 2017

Amazon is rolling out secure delivery hubs for multi-dwelling buildings

Looking to lock up ownership of the last few inches of delivery's last mile, Amazon is offering to install secure, coded delivery lockers in apartment and condo buildings.

By Dan O'Shea • July 30, 2017

Report: Nordstrom negotiating with PE firms to go private

Nordstrom family members are exploring sweetheart deals with potential partners that could help fund a buyout.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 28, 2017

GNC sales dip but turnaround progress is steady

Despite lackluster sales numbers, GNC says recent changes — including selling products on Amazon — are paying off.

By Daphne Howland • July 28, 2017

Topshop's Arcadia Group to launch Outfit Kids

Children's apparel is a tricky slice of the struggling category but the launch follows extensive research.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2017

Camping World acquires online sports site The House

Camping World continues to expand its horizons, moving into new areas both geographically and in its merchandise offerings.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2017

Walmart outlines policies to 'renew' US manufacturing

The big-box retailer's VP of U.S. manufacturing met with public and private sector leaders Wednesday to lay out the 10-point plan meant to create 1.5 million American jobs.

By Corinne Ruff • July 27, 2017