Ikea is finding India alluring, but difficult

India is turning retailers’ heads thanks to its favorable demographics, but the country’s local sourcing requirements are causing headaches.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2016

Nielsen readies new e-commerce measurement

Product will tap actual sales data on CPG brands from retailers such as Target. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 24, 2016

Report: Customer satisfaction with retailers dips

But there’s a story in the numbers: Those retailers with better customer service at “pain points” like checkout fared better this year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2016

Malls are getting creative as more anchors drop

The American mall is becoming more of a mixed-used, less retail-heavy place to spend time, as mall owners are forced to replace major tenants.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2016

Under Armour shows off US women's gymnastics team in new ad

The 90-second spot shows the U.S. women's gymnastics team in training, day and night. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 24, 2016

Colorado's 'Amazon tax' gets a legal thumbs up

The ruling gives Colorado the go-ahead to collect sales tax from online orders, even if a retailer has no physical store in the state. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2016

Macy's reports mixed Q4 with less-than-expected sales drop

January’s cold weather helped lift the iconic retailer’s sales somewhat, but its long-term prospects remain hard to predict in a tough retail environment.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2016

Lumber Liquidators takes another hit from CDC report

The CDC said it underestimated the cancer risk from substandard Chinese wood products previously offered by the retailer.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 23, 2016

Amazon's private label clothing line is here

The retail giant has sent out notices to customers about “select clothing, shoes, jewelry, watches, and luggage sold directly by Amazon.”

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2016

Kit and Ace lays off 10% of headquarter staff

Kit and Ace, the next step for Lululemon founder Chip Wilson, has expanded rapidly.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2016

DSW to acquire discount e-retailer Ebuys

Some analysts hailed the move but others say Ebuys’ off-price model could be a problem for DSW.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2016

Wal-Mart rolls out more improvements to worker schedules

The changes fall short of the demands by the labor group OUR Walmart, but have helped the company reduce absenteeism and turnover.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2016

Bebe replaces CEO, cuts 14.6% of corporate jobs

Bebe founder Manny Mashouf returns to the retailer as its new CEO, unseating Jim Wiggett. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2016

US government deems all hoverboards 'unsafe'

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has deemed hoverboards unsafe and says that manufacturers of the self-balancing scooters should get UL certification before selling them.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2016

Retail Therapy: Red Lobster basks in that Beyoncé glow

Every week, we bring you the best retail reads from around the Web. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 19, 2016

Kmart gets into the liquidation business

The struggling retailer bought thousands of grills, lighting, and other products from bankrupt Brinkmann to pass on savings to its customers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2016

Nordstrom pledges cost-cutting as earnings disappoint

Nordstrom seemed to have shrugged off the troubles plaguing American department stores, but its last two quarters show that it may not be immune after all.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2016

Amazon workers appeal to Bezos to improve corporate culture

A new website is dedicated to bringing negative workplace details to light, and suggests workers will formally organize a union if their efforts prove futile.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2016

New opportunities, old obstacles, for retailers in Iran

By pushing to lift decades-old sanctions against Iran, the U.S. has cleared the way for billions of dollars in new trade. But American retailers won’t be privy to the new openness any time soon.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2016

Wal-Mart misses expectations, stock tumbles

Despite ongoing efforts to ramp up e-commerce and the store experience, Wall Street was unimpressed with Wal-Mart's showing in the fourth quarter. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2016

Are there too many luxury stores?

Despite evidence that luxury retail has a long-term growth problem and could be over-stored, Neiman Marcus has boldly opened a new store on Long Island.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2016

Ex-Lululemon CEO advising Adidas on female-focused retail strategy

Christine Day's expertise in the female athleisure category makes her a natural fit for the consulting role with the German sportswear giant. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2016

Sports Authority closing stores as it works to avoid bankruptcy

Sports Authority appears to be buckling under the pressure of an increasingly competitive sports apparel retail environment plus a crippling debt load.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2016

How great is Kohl's 'Greatness Agenda'?

Kohl's has a lot of advantages over other department stores, but sluggish sales continue to bog down its turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 17, 2016

Nike to sponsor Portland's new bikeshare program

The deal christens the 1,000-bike program "Biketown."

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 17, 2016