Tailored Brands curtails losses amid Jos A. Bank's revitalization

The company's flagship Men’s Wearhouse brand is losing sales to Jos A. Bank, an acquisition that has yet to prove itself.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2017

Pitney Bowes boosts delivery offerings with Newgistics acquisition

After at least three logistics-related acquisitions in as many years, the technology company's shipping sector ambitions have become increasingly clear.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 11, 2017

Target slashes prices as competition heats up

Shares in the retailer — and its rivals Costco and Walmart — were hit after the announcement Friday, but all three began to lift by early afternoon. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2017

NRF lowers retail sales forecast

The analysis follows weaker-than-expected sales, income and spending numbers from the government, but the holidays could buoy retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2017

Barnes & Noble has a Nook problem

The beloved bookseller is struggling with sales, but plans to open new stores, including a smaller format, as it looks to grow the top line.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2017

Destination Maternity CEO leaves as Q2 sales fall 7.7%

The apparel retailer's chief executive is out just weeks after hiring a management consulting firm following a nearly $4 million profit loss for the year so far.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 8, 2017

Restoration Hardware soars as it beats expectations and raises outlook

CEO Gary Friedman said the company benefits from a willingness "to march into hell, as we did last year, for a heavenly cause."

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2017

J. Crew's chief design officer follows Jenna Lyons out the door

Somsack Sikhounmuong is the next executive to leave in a tumultuous period for the struggling apparel retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2017

Amazon on the hunt for a second HQ

The e-commerce giant plans to invest more than $5 billion in the new facility and expects to eventually house 50,000 employees.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 7, 2017

Toys R Us reportedly hires debt adviser ahead of holidays

Amid tough competition in the segment, the toy retailer has hired a law firm to advise on its debt options, which could include bankruptcy.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 7, 2017

GNC names Rite Aid's Ken Martindale CEO

Martindale replaces interim CEO Bob Moran, who took over last year following the abrupt resignation of Michael Archbold.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 7, 2017

Walmart and Affirm: A match Amazon will find hard to beat

The importance of the partnership’s new financing options shouldn’t be underestimated, writes Christopher Walton, former VP, Target Store of the Future.  

By Christopher Walton • Sept. 7, 2017

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