Report: Wet Seal weighs sale or bankruptcy

Sources told Bloomberg that private equity firm Versa, which bought the struggling apparel retailer in 2015, prefers a sale.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2017

Amazon reportedly seeks FCC approval for wireless tests at Seattle HQ

Amazon has asked to conduct wireless technology tests at its Seattle headquarters and one of its customer service facilities elsewhere in Washington.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2017

Intel launches store management platform, pledges $100M retail investment

The investment is aimed at helping retailers achieve more efficient store environments with an assist from the Internet of Things.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2017

NRF Foundation unveils retail education, credentialing program

The RISE Up effort brings together 21 merchants who’ve pledged to help individuals secure the skills and training they need to land jobs in the retail sector, regardless of their educational background, economic means or age.

By Jason Ankeny • Jan. 15, 2017

Analyst: Amazon hiring binge hints at physical store plans

The retail giant said on Thursday that it’s hiring 100,000 full-time workers for its expanding fulfillment network, but one expert says the numbers indicate accelerated brick-and-mortar growth, too.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2017

Amazon steals Target tech star to lead overseas Prime expansion

Jamil Ghani, formerly Target's senior vice president of enterprise strategy and innovation, will spearhead Prime operations as the e-commerce giant continues to grow the program's international reach.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2017

American Apparel factory sold to Los Angeles textile company

Joel Chun, who owns West Coast Textile, said that he’s working closely with American Apparel's human resources department to preserve some 200 jobs at the facility.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2017

Target gets creative help from Gen Z in new apparel line

The retailer brought 10 kids aged 10 to 14 to its Minneapolis headquarters to get feedback on its new “Art Class” line of accessories and apparel.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2017

Walgreens adding FedEx dropoff, pickup locations nationwide

FedEx customers will be able to drop off pre-packaged and pre-labeled shipments and pick up packages at their neighborhood Walgreens store.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2017

Wal-Mart CIO reportedly stepping down next month

Karenann Terrell has held the role since February 2012, and her departure is likely part of a digital operations shake-up since its acquisition of startup Jet.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2017

Why The Limited's time finally ran out

The apparel retailer was once the go-to destination for stylish young Americans, and set the stage for the discovery and production innovations synonymous with today's fast fashion. What went wrong?

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2017

J.C. Penney poised to close more stores

Locations that fail to meet the retailer’s “brand standard” must go, but CEO Marvin Ellison stressed physical stores will continue to drive the great bulk of its sales.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2017

Target accepting applications for next Techstars retail accelerator program

More than 150 mentors gave more than 500 hours of their time and expertise to selected retail tech startups during the first round of the program.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 11, 2017

FTC approval of Walgreens-Rite Aid merger reportedly imminent

There’s pressure to give the $9.4 billion drugstore acquisition the green light before president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2017

Amazon revamps branded Visa card to reward Prime members

The expanded benefits are just another way for Amazon to attract, keep and grow its sticky, higher-buying membership base.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2017

Heavy discounting springs Ascena holiday woes

The company’s apparel chains suffered same-store sales declines, and shares fell as much as 10% on news of a disappointing holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2017

Report: Wal-Mart poised to eliminate 1K corporate jobs

The retail giant’s investments in stores and its ongoing e-commerce push are driving efforts to seek out efficiencies.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2017

Instacart under fire from personal shoppers over pay changes

Shoppers are complaining that changes in tipping and pay rate policies have left them making less money than before.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 10, 2017

Gildan wins American Apparel auction with $88M bid

The Canadian T-shirt company reportedly beat out competing bids from Next Level Apparel, Forever 21, brand band licensor Authentic Brands Group LLC and even e-commerce giant Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2017

Hudson's Bay cuts guidance again after holiday season struggles

Seasonal sales were strong, but not enough to lift overall performance as the Canadian company fell victim to challenges in the U.S. and Europe.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2017

Target teams up with K-beauty guru Alicia Yoon

Target will begin offering a variety of Yoon-selected Korean cosmetics, and the K-beauty trend, with its combo of innovation and exotic ingredients, seems like an enduring one.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2017

Nordstrom taps Rack exec as first chief innovation officer

Geevy Thomas will step into the newly created role with a focus on customer-centric efforts to blend digital and in-store shopping experiences.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2017

Lululemon narrows guidance on healthy holiday sales

The retailer saw sales rise, but it should prepare itself for Amazon’s entry into the athleisure space, which the Canadian retailer almost single-handedly created.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2017

Nordstrom launching 'natural beauty outposts' to capture cosmetics niche

The department store retailer also announced a pop-up venture with Korean designers including eyewear line Gentle Monster.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2017

How Amazon Go will transform the grocery experience

The online behemoth's register-free store disrupts the landscape, but does more convenience take away from what food shopping has always been?

By Keith Loria • Jan. 9, 2017