Retail sales increase in January, beating expectations

Apparel sales last month likely got a bump from colder weather. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2016

High profits: Colorado marijuana sales approach $1B

The state saw $996,184,788 in sales of recreational and medical cannabis in 2015, according to Colorado's Department of Revenue.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2016

Avon shares fall as losses mount

The company is facing headwinds in its international business.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2016

Why Target sold out to CVS

CVS Health's acquisition of Target's pharmacies allows the big-box retailer to concentrate on its core goals.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2016

Amazon shares rise on new stock buyback program

The e-retail giant could be looking to appease disappointed investors, or to show that it believes its stock is undervalued.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2016

EBay CEO outlines turnaround plan

CEO Devin Wenig promised changes that make the marketplace retailer sound a lot like Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2016

Skechers plans to open as many as 340 stores this year

The company’s shares tumbled on its revenue miss despite a solid sales gain in the fourth quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2016

Jet is seeing a 40% response rate on feedback e-mails

The online retailer is using StellaService software to send personalized feedback e-mails to customers. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 10, 2016

Twitter changes algorithm to present more relevant tweets first

The change may signal the end of organic "reach" for marketers.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 10, 2016

NRF predicts 3.1% retail sales growth in 2016

Lower gas prices and more jobs will lead to more spending — just not necessarily in traditional retail categories. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 10, 2016

Out of bankruptcy, American Apparel set to launch new campaign

The brand will promote its "luxury" T-shirt line while still maintaining its "edgy" positioning. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 10, 2016

Staples garners EU approval for Office Depot acquisition

But the merger faces continued scrutiny in the U.S. and Canada.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2016

What does Wal-Mart owe the towns it leaves? 9 experts weigh in

What obligation—if any—does a business have to the communities it leaves? The answer is not as clear as one might think. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 10, 2016

Saks Off 5th announces first Gilt store-within-a-store

Hudson’s Bay's purchase of the flash-sales company solves problems for Saks and Gilt, especially as Saks looks to compete with (or imitate) Nordstrom.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2016

Burberry files suit against J.C. Penney over signature plaid

The luxury brand says the chain used exact copies of its traditional plaid pattern on jackets and scarves. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 10, 2016

Sears to close more stores in cost-cutting effort

The retailer also said that it’s boosting its apparel offerings to combat weak sales in that area.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2016

Gap posts fourth quarter sales as Old Navy stumbles

The retailer’s flagship brand shows new signs of life, but faltering sales at Old Navy, which has carried the company for several quarters, is a new concern.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2016

Nordstrom debuts first TV ad since 2013

The retailer's "See Anew" campaign promotes spring styles. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 9, 2016

CVS reports strong Q4 thanks to Omnicare acquisition

CVS continues to suffer from its lack of tobacco sales, but that move, plus others, helps solidify its push to be an all-around health care player.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2016

Target to launch gender-neutral decor line for kids

Target says this move isn’t driven by a desire to make a political statement, but rather to meet demands from its customers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2016

Report: Jessica Alba's Honest Co. preparing an IPO

There’s been talk of an IPO for the company for a couple of years now, but many startups have held off going public until the market settles down.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2016

Sears losing market share to Goodwill in women's clothing

Many younger women love shopping for second-hand clothes, but Sears risks falling farther behind as rivals pay attention to their women’s apparel lines.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2016

American Apparel emerges from Chapter 11 as a private company

After years of falling sales and accumulating debt, American Apparel's bankruptcy process now forms the foundation of its turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2016

Retail Therapy: Ikea knows—we're all just there for the food

And a look at the pants that stole the Super Bowl. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 5, 2016

Visa opens retail payments tech to outside developers

Visa Developer will offer devlopers access to hundreds of Visa APIs. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 5, 2016