Why Gymboree is staring down bankruptcy — and what it means for the rest of children's apparel

The children's apparel retailer is nearing a deadline on its $1 billion debt load, which could lead to a death spiral if it can't score a lifeline fast.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 30, 2017

Snapchat parent snaps up a drone startup

But how does Ctrl Me fit into Snap's larger plans of being a "camera company"?

By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • May 30, 2017

Cabela's founder fights to preserve headquarters

The company is scrambling to save its proposed merger with rival Bass Pro Shops and was looking to sell itself even before hedge fund Elliott Capital Management began to push the idea nearly two years ago.

By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2017

Bankrupt Payless may double its planned store closures

The footwear retailer may close an additional 408 stores since filing for bankruptcy and announcing plans to close an initial 400 stores last month.

By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2017

Crate & Barrel makes ex-CEO Diemoz's exit official weeks after his departure

The retailer on Monday announced for the first time that Doug Diemoz has left the company, roughly a month after an internal memo acknowledged the shakeup.

By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2017

Analysts grill Ugg owner for 'dangerous' Macy's expansion

Susquehanna Financial Group analysts say the retailer's penchant for discounting could do more harm than good.

By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2017

Family Dollar to roll out revamped stores and private brands

The chain's parent company plans to renovate 250 stores and introduce Home Line and Katoomba Candy Co. brands to its portfolio.

By Keith Loria • May 30, 2017

Ulta soars on growing beauty sales

The beauty retailer's exploding growth in stores and online, however, is bad news for department stores that have long depended on the category to drive traffic and sales.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2017

Costco sales rise as competition from Amazon, Lidl looms

Although e-commerce sales rose 11% in the third quarter, the membership-based warehouse retailer is keeping its focus on driving shoppers to its physical stores.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2017

Staples taps new CMO with focus on North American delivery business

Michelle Bottomley is joining the company amid ongoing takeover talks with Sycamore Partners.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2017

Report: Target to stuff $75M into Casper funding round

Casper has broken into the mattress industry with simplified pricing and e-commerce fulfillment, while Target is beefing up its retail partnership by participating in the company's latest funding round.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2017

Report: Alibaba doubles down on Chinese food startup, leads $1B funding round

The Chinese e-commerce juggernaut's investment in Ele.me may be part of a long-term strategy to boost its Alipay usage.

By Dan O'Shea • May 25, 2017

Burlington Stores sales up 5% as off-price retail continues rout

Unlike the department stores that are shuttering many locations, the off-price retailer boasts ambitious expansion plans for the future.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 25, 2017

Gas prices, refund delays and Wal-Mart weigh on Dollar Tree

Pressures on low-income consumers and increased price competition are making the dollar store retailer’s road more rocky, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • May 25, 2017

Despite headwinds, Best Buy sales grow with boost from mobile, games and appliances

The big-box electronics retailer benefited from margin increases and strong sales across several categories.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 25, 2017

Abercrombie & Fitch beats expectations as buyer interest escalates

American Eagle Outfitters and private equity firm Cerberus are reportedly preparing a bid for the retailer, which is depending on its lower-priced Hollister brand for sales.

By Daphne Howland • May 25, 2017

Sears ekes out first quarterly profit in nearly 2 years

The ailing department store, which will commit another $1.25 billion to restructuring efforts, continues to look the part of a company keenly focused on finance management, rather than retail.

By Daphne Howland • May 25, 2017

Hudson Yards developer reportedly in talks to invest in, buy Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus emerged as a major tenant of the $25 billion project three years ago, but the company has since faltered badly.

By Daphne Howland • May 25, 2017

Report: Wal-Mart remodeling hundreds of stores to ease in-store pickup

The retail giant is getting a lot of attention for its series of e-commerce acquisitions, but executives made clear last week that it's also focusing on its physical stores.

By Daphne Howland • May 25, 2017

Bulletin draws seed funding to play host to startup retailers

The company raked in $2.2 million to construct more flexible rental spaces that allow e-commerce companies to rent on a month-to-month basis.

By Dan O'Shea • May 24, 2017

Ikea appoints company veteran to fill CEO spot

Jesper Brodin will replace Peter Agnefjall, who has been at Ikea for 22 years and in the chief role for five.

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2017

Chico's struggles mount as sales slip 9%

The apparel retailer is still trying to gain traction with its core customer base: older women. 

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2017

Lowe's lags behind Home Depot despite sales improvement

Operating in a retail bright spot has its downsides — namely Wall Street's high expectations. Despite solid growth, Lowe's came up short in Q1. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 24, 2017

Tiffany loses its shine on sales miss

With a 3% drop in same-store sales, the jeweler fell short of analyst expectations, in part due to a strong dollar hurting its sales to foreign tourists. 

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2017

BJ's Wholesale hunts for growth in B2B market

The retailer’s new B2B unit is a challenge to rival Sam's Club, as well as to office supplies retailers Office Depot and Staples, which has recently emphasized its business contracts operations.

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2017