J.C. Penney mulling sale of HQ as it looks to trim costs

In this robust real estate market, many retailers are increasingly under pressure to extract value from their property portfolios.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2016

Instagram unveils first 60-second ad

The platform boosts maximum video length for advertisers.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 5, 2016

Wal-Mart to run more of its own gas stations

The retailer, which recently announced a shift in its store footprint, aims to capture sales from fuel and traditional convenient-store items.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2016

Nasty Gal lays off 10% of staff in 'strategic restructuring'

The move comes a year after Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso handed over the CEO position to her number two, Sheree Waterson.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2016

Report: Sports Authority is preparing for bankruptcy

The embattled retailer is trying to stave off a filing through negotiations with bondholders.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2016

Kohl's lowers forecast in the midst of turnaround

The retailer greatly boosted its Q4 web sales and is seeing traction with its omnichannel efforts, but missed expectations nonetheless.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2016

Why brick-and-mortar stores make sense for Amazon

Reports that the e-retail giant is planning to greatly expand its brick-and-mortar footprint are indicative of a larger trend in retail.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 4, 2016

Fire erupts at H&M, J.C. Penney factory in Bangladesh

The early morning fire shows that not much has improved since 2013’s deadly Rana Plaza collapse, worker advocates say.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2016

Home Depot keeps seasonal spring hiring steady with 80,000-plus hires

The home improvement retailer has taken on the same number of seasonal workers since 2013, while rival Lowe’s is expanding.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2016

Wal-Mart sues Puerto Rico over new tax hike

The retailer is a major employer and retailer on the island and says it’s being singled out for a windfall to help the government’s precarious finances.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2016

Michael Kors may have found a sweet spot in the luxury market

The luxury retailer said that same-store sales fell 0.9% in the most recent quarter, a lift from tumbling fortunes of the past three quarters.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2016

Coach to open swanky Fifth Avenue flagship

There may not be a better sign that Coach is back as a luxury brand than these plans for new digs in one of Manhattan’s most expensive retail areas.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2016

Report: China is still a growth story for retailers

Reuters took a close look at 34 foreign companies with direct investments in China, and reiterates that business will remain good, at least for consumer-facing companies.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2016

Bra-fitting startup ThirdLove announces $8M in funding, expansion plans

ThirdLove’s app puts the selfie to good use with its technology that looks to solve one of women’s most frustrating problems.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2016

Lowe's to accelerate Canadian expansion with $2.3B Rona acquisition

There’s been talk of a Lowe’s-Rona merger for years, but in 2012 the Canadian retailer shook off Lowe's advances.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2016

UPDATE: Amazon reportedly planning 300-400 physical bookstores

The retailer opened its first physical bookstore in Seattle a couple months ago. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 2, 2016

Losses mount for American Apparel as exit plan is finalized

Meanwhile, founder Dov Charney and his backers, after failing to take back the retailer, say they plan to forge a new, remarkably similar one.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2016

Consumer spending flat in December while savings hit 3-year high

But the outlook may be okay, considering that this increase in savings could help fuel spending later in the year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2016

Macy's mixes up executive ranks with two new spots

The retailer has hired from the outside to take on new digital and innovation efforts.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2016

Birchbox trims 15% of staff, halts Canadian operations

The moves come at a time when talk of a tech bubble burst heats up.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2016

Nordstrom to open second Manhattan store

A smaller store near its planned flagship at Central Park Tower could help the company compete in the city's intensifying luxury market.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2016

Under Armour calms investor fears with strong Q4

With typical swagger, CEO Kevin Plank promised that the company’s 20th birthday this year will include more impressive results.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2016

Etsy store opens at Macy's Herald Square flagship

But does the move enhance the artisanal marketplace’s reputation for unique handmade goods, or hurt it?

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2016

H&M will open 425 new stores this year

But the company announced muted expectations for the first quarter this year, in part because of the strong dollar.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2016

Amazon posts 22% sales growth in its most profitable quarter yet

Despite impressive growth during an otherwise tepid holiday season for many retailers, the results still fell short of analyst expectations.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2016