Office Depot CEO stepping down, search for replacement begins

Roland Smith oversaw the office supplies retailer’s failed merger attempt with rival Staples and spearheaded a strategic turnaround plan announced this month.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2016

H&M criticized for young workers, forced overtime in Myanmar factories

The fast-fashion retailer has taken action at two factories where children as young as 14 were working upwards of 12 hours a day.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2016

JDA spurns Honeywell in favor of $570m Blackstone investment

The private equity investment bank will help pay off JDA's $2 billion debt, in return for a 40% stake in the supply chain management software provider.

By Corinne Ruff • Aug. 19, 2016

Foot Locker beats Q2 sales forecast

Shares rose 4.1% in pre-market trading Friday after the sportswear and footwear retailer reported better-than-expected sales and earnings.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2016

Macy's taps agency veteran Richard Lennox as CMO

The newly named CMO has led marketing at Toys "R" Us and Zales, and spearheaded the “Diamonds are Forever” campaign at J. Walter Thompson.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2016

Gap slashes guidance, plans to ramp up marketing

The retailer has struggled with inconsistencies in fit, an issue that has annoyed customers and created a problem of returned merchandise, especially for online orders.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2016

Report: Struggling American Apparel exploring sale options

The retailer, which has struggled to stage a comeback since exiting bankruptcy last year, turned down a buyout bid from ousted founder Dov Charney in January.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2016

Amazon experiments with full-time benefits for part-time tech workers

The e-commerce giant is known for its sometimes-difficult working conditions, but its pay and benefits are generally seen as above standard.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2016

Apple takes the 'store' out of retail locations

Apple is removing the word "store" from its retail locations as it looks to rebrand them as community spaces offering entertainment and special events, along with tech support.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 18, 2016

Wal-Mart records biggest same-store sales increase in four years

The retail giant is seeing many of its investments pay off, including a boost to hourly wages and improvements to stores—which are bringing customers back.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2016

J.C. Penney turnaround plan focuses on private labels, omnichannel

The retailer announced a three-year plan for accelerated growth, but even it doesn't plan to reach the heights of yesteryear. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2016

L Brands beats Q2 estimates, same-store sales rise 3%

The company seemed to falter earlier this year, but its second quarter shows it's on the path to recovery.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2016

Aerie brand's growth lifts American Eagle Outfitters in Q2 earnings

The teen apparel retailer’s turnaround appears to be taking hold, and it's showing in the latest earnings. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2016

Staples sales decline for 14th straight quarter

The office supplies retailer, in the midst of regrouping after its failed merger with rival Office Depot, said it’s sticking with its plan to close 50 stores.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2016

Target's Q2 same-store sales fall in 'difficult retail environment'

Some of the results were expected by analysts, but the decline in same-store sales and the retailer's shrinking digital growth did not inspire confidence on Wall St., with shares falling 6-7% this morning.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2016

JustFab rebrands to 'TechStyle Fashion Group'

The company, which has irritated many shoppers with its subscription policies, may need more than a name change.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2016

Dick's Sporting Goods beats expectations as store sales grow 3%

Sports Authority's ongoing liquidation had a weaker-than-expected impact on Dick's earnings results. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2016

Barnes & Noble CEO Ronald Boire steps down

Ronald D. Boire, a veteran exec who spent time at Sears and Kmart, is stepping down after less than a year in the role. 

By Corinne Ruff • Aug. 16, 2016

TJX beats Q2 expectations but slips on weaker same-store sales growth

Despite beating analyst expectations for same-store sales increases, a decline from last year's 6% growth sent shares down about 3% in early trading Tuesday.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2016

Home Depot sees steady sales growth, thanks to housing tailwind

Mostly sheltered from Amazon and privy to a favorable housing market, the home improvement retailer reached its highest net earnings results in company history.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2016

UPS CEO predicts TPP deal will increase US exports by 20%

With President Obama announcing late last week that the TPP is headed to Congress, UPS CEO David Abney said the deal would benefit small to medium-sized American businesses in particular.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2016

Agile Network bolsters e-commerce supply chain with Ajillus acquisition

The deal comes as the retail supply chain is becoming increasingly complex, with the industry now offering an abundance of shipping pricing models and a rising number of delivery options.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 15, 2016

Ikea wants to go upscale, but do the pieces fit?

The Swedish retailer says it's ready to boost the quality of its inexpensive, notoriously hard-to-assemble furniture. But it runs the risk of alienating its budget-minded fans.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2016

Report: Developer bids on J.C. Penney's Dallas campus

Sam Ware, CEO of Dallas-based Dreien Opportunity Partners LLC, is bidding for the campus and has agreed to lease back some 1.2 million square feet to the retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2016

Report: Home improvement retailers immune to the 'Amazon effect'

Many homeowners see home improvement spending as an investment and prefer to browse products in-store.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2016