Is Sears' Kenmore deal with Amazon a game changer, or a drop in the bucket?

A partnership to sell Kenmore appliances on Amazon could add new sales for Sears and expand Amazon's appliance ambitions. But will Amazon shoppers flock to a brand some say is dying?

By Ben Unglesbee • July 27, 2017

Moody's: Smaller retailers vulnerable as competition intensifies

Amazon is casting a long shadow, and smaller retailers are vulnerable as competitors seek to grab their market share. And grocers are next.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2017

Walmart, JD announce shopping holiday to rival Singles Day

The companies have joined forces in China on order fulfillment and distribution and are planning an answer to Alibaba's blockbuster Singles Day.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2017

Shareholders demand Rent-A-Center sell itself

The rent-to-own retailer has faced increasing pressure from shareholders as it struggles to stay competitive in the market.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2017

Survey: Retailers using outdated tools to manage sourcing

Retail sourcing management needs to be brought into the 21st Century with new tools to manage their sourcing and supplier relationships, according to new research.

By Dan O'Shea • July 26, 2017

Activist presses Barnes & Noble to sell itself or go private

Sandell Asset Management said it had taken a "meaningful" stake in the book retailer and pushed it to consider a buyout by private equity or potentially a media company. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 25, 2017

Sports retailers tumble on Hibbett Sports sales warning

The sports retailer has its particular troubles, including a late entry to e-commerce, but investors are worried about sports retail in general.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2017

Michael Kors snaps up Jimmy Choo for $1.2B

With this move, Michael Kors is aiming upmarket and overseas for growth.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2017

J.C. Penney taps former Walmart exec as CFO

Jeffrey Davis has served as chief financial officer for Darden Restaurants (parent of the Olive Garden chain) and Walmart's U.S. stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 25, 2017

Lane Bryant launches free in-store styling

The company's one-on-one styling advice hopes to leverage the advantages of brick-and-mortar retail over e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2017

Macy's names executive to head Backstage

Michelle Israel, senior vice president of Bloomingdale’s off-price unit, has been promoted to head Macy's Backstage and will oversee both businesses.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2017

Walmart takes a page from Amazon, invests in Plug Power

The investment provides both Walmart a means of powering its equipment faster, and a way to keep tabs on Amazon.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 25, 2017

What will become of the retail worker after the 'apocalypse'?

Employment losses in the retail sector are approaching 2009 levels with 60,000 jobs cut and counting. As retailers realign resources around e-commerce, the roles of associates are also changing.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 24, 2017

The Buckle taps new CFO as sales plummet

The teen apparel retailer is struggling with the chronic problems of the shifting apparel retail environment. 

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2017

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