Sports Authority scrambling to close stores after bankruptcy

Store closings could wrap up a month earlier than what was previously reported. 

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2016

P&G challenges retailers with Tide detergent subscription service

Procter & Gamble is also rolling out Tide Spin, a smartphone app supporting on-demand laundry pickup-and-delivery services.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2016

Bankrupt Aeropostale poised to auction assets next month

“Reorganization on a standalone basis is not feasible,” Aeropostale states in court papers filed July 15.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2016

J.C. Penney, Sears battle it out for appliance sales

J.C. Penney is aggressively trying to regain market share in an area it exited decades ago, while Sears is seeking to protect one of its rare strengths.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2016

Report: US, Chinese labor groups met ahead of Wal-Mart China strikes

The two groups say they’ll continue their new relationship in an effort to boost their clout in discussions with Wal-Mart. 

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2016

Citigroup CEO: 'Very focused' on resolving Costco credit card fiasco

Despite months of preparation for its switch from American Express to Citi Visa, Costco has come under fire from members who didn't receive their new credit card or couldn't activate it.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2016

Report: Two-thirds of consumers shop at off-price stores

Off-price stores and outlets make up three-quarters of all apparel purchases, according to NPD Group’s Checkout Tracking.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2016

Wal-Mart loses key analytics exec to Neustar

Venkat Achanta played a major role in evolving how Wal-Mart leveraged analytics to better address changing e-commerce customer behaviors. 

By Dan O'Shea • July 17, 2016

Why did Bed Bath & Beyond buy One Kings Lane?

Things seem dire for both Bed Bath & Beyond and One Kings Lane—but it looks like they could help each other out.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2016

Core retail sales climb 0.7% in June, boosted by home and garden stores

While e-commerce and department stores enjoyed a rise in sales, apparel retailers saw sales drop.  

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2016

Google slammed with new EU antitrust charges over shopping search

The charges are the third set from European antitrust regulators. 

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2016

Cabela's stock rises on report of sale to Bass Pro Shops, Goldman Sachs

The struggling hunting gear retailer has been under pressure to sell some or all of its business.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2016

Retail Therapy: How well do you know eBay's wacky prohibited items list?

What can and can’t be sold on the e-commerce site may surprise you. This, and more, in this week's Retail Therapy.  

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 14, 2016

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing trims profit outlook for third time this year

Fiscal third-quarter operating profit rose 18.6%, thanks to 41% e-commerce growth in Japan, improved results in Uniqlo's U.S. stores and strong sales in China.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2016

Sports Authority's deal with lenders allows liquidation to continue

Without the deal, stores involved would have likely shuttered and liquidation sales would have halted by Friday

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2016

Staples pins rebound hopes on back-to-school season

Back-to-school sales this year are expected to rise 3.3% to $540 billion, according to data from research firm Customer Growth Partners.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2016

Burberry retail revenues flat, same-store sales fall 3%

The fashion house beat expectations of a 5% same-store decline, but suffered a significant dropoff compared to 6% growth in the same period last year.

By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2016

Ikea extends dresser recall to China following outcry

The move comes after China’s official news agency, Xinhau, published an editorial decrying Ikea’s “arrogance” and irresponsibility in limiting the recall to North America.

By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2016

Wal-Mart rolls out special carts in fresh food revamp

The retail giant is already the country’s biggest grocer, but is working to protect and grow that position.

By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2016

Study: 52% of Amazon customers are Prime members

There are now some 63 million Prime members across the U.S., according to new estimates from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.

By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2016

Burberry CEO Bailey steps down, replaced by Céline chief Gobbetti

The fashion house also named Smith and Nephew executive Julie Brown to the new role of chief operating and financial officer.

By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2016

Report: Malls ditching department stores for a different kind of anchor

Experience-based commerce and specialty retail are increasingly taking their place.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2016

Alibaba's Ma: 'If you want to sue us, sue us'

Investigations and lawsuits offer greater insight into Alibaba's business practices, according to its founder.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2016

Analysts warn Gap needs more time despite promising June sales

June was a ray of sunshine for the struggling apparel retailer, but analysts want to see more improvement.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2016

Eyeing e-commerce efficiencies, Nordstrom buys stake in software platform

The department store has promised cost-cutting and investments to improve its e-commerce margins.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2016