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

Target chief risk and compliance officer to depart

Jackie Rice, who was hired about a year after the retailer’s debilitating data breach, won't be replaced.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2017

West Elm parts with Casper, signs new deal wth Leesa

Only a year after signing a contract with Casper, the furniture retailer is shifting gears and switching mattress partners. 

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 2, 2017

Walmart's new restaurant tie-up is a feast for the young and wealthy

The retail giant is partnering with Grown, a new fast-casual concept with a much higher price point than Walmart's customers may be used to.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2017

Casper Mattress opening pop-ups in 15 US cities

The mattress startup has a partnership with West Elm and Target to showcase its wares, but the company will open its own doors in October.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2017

Report takes aim at 'retail apocalypse,' but notes industry challenges

Many trouble spots are real, but the death of retail is "patently false," according to new research from global research and advisory firm IHL.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2017

Dyson plots branded stores for North America

Like many brands, Dyson is increasingly selling directly to customers, including through a series of its own physical stores.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2017

Men give Lululemon a boost in Q2

The athleisure innovator isn’t slowing down, despite its higher prices and more muted demand in the category.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2017

Dollar General profits take a hit despite sales and traffic growth

The discount retailer is ceding market share in higher-priced goods to rivals with better assortments.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2017

Moody's: Amazon still far from ruling retail

Analysts question the e-commerce giant's dominance over all retail and that much-cited estimate of 85 million U.S. Prime members.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2017

Costco muscles past the competition

The warehouse retailer shrugs off Amazon's challenge, but some analysts aren't satisfied with its plodding pace of e-commerce growth. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2017

Nordstrom warns shareholders of 'going private' risks

The company doesn’t have any solid plans yet but speculation could hurt supplier, employee and customer relationships, the department store said in a SEC filing.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2017

Five Below capitalizes on spinners, slime and smileys

The discounter keeps its eye on fast-moving trends to draw consumers into stores — and customers are buying in.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2017

Nasty Gal founder launches Girlboss Media with $1.2M in seed funding

Sophia Amoruso is pivoting from apparel to expand her Girlboss Radio podcast into a media company.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2017

Payless is the first of its peers to exit bankruptcy. Now what?

The discount shoe seller filed for Chapter 11 prepared and is now a smaller, healthier retailer. But it still has to win customers in a chaotic retail world.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2017

Chico's still failing to gain traction

The struggling retail company also announced a new president for its better-performing Soma lingerie brand.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2017

Simon Property Group sues Starbucks over Teavana store closures

The coffee retailer is pulling the plug on the tea chain’s underperforming stores, but the mall operator alleges in doing so it's violating lease agreements.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2017

Grocery is driving e-commerce success at Walmart

A new study shows 26% of the retail giant’s e-commerce sales came from food and beverages in Q2, a sign that its efforts in the online marketplace are paying off.  

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 30, 2017

Inside Amazon + Whole Foods: The first day

As Amazon started running the upscale grocer on Monday, special sales were the main draw. But the changes go beyond just low prices.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 29, 2017

Best Buy holds its own against Amazon

The electronics retailer beat sales and earnings estimates, but an initial burst of excitement by investors was tempered by Best Buy's hint that holiday sales might not keep up. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2017

Sears reportedly losing suppliers as vendor insurance rises

Some vendors have pulled back from the struggling department store retailer as the cost of insuring their orders has spiked, Reuters reports.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 29, 2017

Report: Uniqlo looking for a digital transformation

The Japanese retailer is adopting an increasingly common stance as it aims for a digital and technological makeover.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 29, 2017

Walmart heir sheds $62M in shares

Rob Walton, founder Sam Walton’s oldest son, sold the stock last week, sparking speculation although he’s still got $8.4 billion left.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2017

Target hopes shoppers raise a glass to its new $5 private label wine

The retailer is extending its cheap chic image to the grocery department with the introduction of an exclusive, value-oriented collection that includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 29, 2017

Is Nordstrom the next acquisition target for Walmart or Amazon?

The two retail giants have something to gain from taking over Warby Parker, Lowe’s or Ulta Beauty — but the Seattle-based department store with a strong off-price division is a strong contender, according to data-fueled speculation from Foursquare.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2017