UPDATE: Sports Authority to close all US stores after failing to find buyer

The company had around 14,500 employees working in its 450-plus stores at the time of its bankruptcy in March. 

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2016

Target poaches chief merchandising officer from Nordstrom

Under Mark Tritton, Nordstrom doubled its private-label business.

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2016

Was the FTC wrong to block the Staples-Office Depot merger? 8 experts weigh in

The FTC argued the combined company would be a monopolistic presence in the B2B office supplies market. Many retail experts disagree.

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 17, 2016

TJX avoids apparel retail woes, crushes expectations

The off-price leader continues to stand alone in the apparel retail space, seeing healthy traffic and sales whatever the weather.

By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2016

Office Depot CEO: 'Bold new action' needed after failed merger

The retailer detailed some of its options after its failed merger with rival Staples, including trimming its European operations and possible acquisitions. 

By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2016

Home Depot beats expectations amid hot housing spending

The topsy-turvy weather that has hurt apparel retailers in the quarter is only helping the home improvement retailer.

By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2016

Ron Johnson's electronics marketplace Enjoy plots expansion into new US markets

The consumer electronics delivery and concierge startup will roll out in cities including Dallas, Houston and Miami over the next several months, Johnson said at the Shoptalk conference.

By Jason Ankeny • May 16, 2016

Report: Amazon expanding private-label brands to include food, diapers

Already doing well with its own tech accessories and other baby products, the e-retail giant is now moving into new categories.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2016

Nordstrom doubles down on cost-cutting following dismal earnings

Continued soft traffic and sales surprised the retailer as it looks to move apparel at top prices.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2016

Anti-counterfeit group suspends Alibaba after member outcry

Tiffany & Co. was the latest member of the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition to leave over the inclusion of what they say is their “biggest adversary” in sales of fakes.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2016

J.C. Penney shares plummet on unexpected sales drop

Same-store sales fell 0.4% in the retailer's first quarter, compared to an expected gain of 3.2%.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2016

Retail sales grew 1.3% in April, the largest jump in a year

Spending increases were across multiple categories, but many retailers in apparel will still likely struggle to attract customers.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2016

Nordstrom stock tumbles 17% after disappointing earnings

With yet another worst-than-expected quarter, the retailer cut its financial forecast for the year after warning about slowing sales. 

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2016

Analyst: One-third of malls will shutter in upcoming years

One in three malls and, for some retailers, a half of existing stores will have to close as consumers move online.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2016

Aeropostale settles heated dispute with clothing supplier

Aeropostale claimed that its terms with MGF Sourcing in part forced the retailer into bankruptcy.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2016

Do or die: How retailers can innovate in an age of disruption

Pretty much everyone agrees the traditional retail model needs to change—how to do so is another matter. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 12, 2016

Retail Therapy: A Reese's miracle, the Minnie Mouse fashion trend and $15,000 sex toys

Among other retail oddities, Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle/e-commerce site is now peddling pricey sex toys for the bored (and rich). 

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 12, 2016

Kohl's profit sinks 87% on unexpected sales decline

Overall sales fell 3.7% in Q1 to $3.97 billion, Kohl's first drop in six quarters.

By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2016

Cowen: 'More confident' Amazon will topple Macy's apparel sales by 2017

Cowen & Co.'s John Blackledge calculates that Amazon's share of the U.S. apparel and accessories market has grown from 5% to 14% over the last year.

By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2016

Sears surprises with plans for smaller stores

The ailing retailer has been on its last legs for years, but CEO Eddie Lampert said it’s not done trying new things.

By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2016

Macy's slashes outlook, shares plummet

Sales and revenue beat expectations, but investors balked when Macy's lowered its fiscal year guidance.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2016

Lumber Liquidators sinks on disappointing Q1

A year after the '60 Minutes' report that set its struggles into motion, the embattled flooring retailer continues to stumble.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2016

Report: Sports Authority reorganization hopes dwindle as Modell's backs away

With bids due Wednesday, liquidation appears to be the most lucrative and most likely scenario facing the bankrupt sporting goods retailer.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2016

Wal-Mart sues Visa over chip-and-PIN security

Wal-Mart alleges that Visa is forcing stores to allow customers to use a signature in EMV transactions.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2016

UPDATED: Judge rules against Staples-Office Depot, ending merger deal

More than a year after Staples agreed to acquire Office Depot, a U.S. District Court Judge on Tuesday granted the Federal Trade Commission's request to halt the deal.

By Jason Ankeny • May 10, 2016