After Costco loss, Amex's position slipping in the marketplace

Costco defection, higher swipe fees continue to hurt prestigious brand. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 16, 2015

Apple's retail store 'fanboy' dies

Gary Allen had a special appreciation for Apple’s stores and its employees, and traveled the world to find them.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2015

Two major retailers delay IPOs

Both Albertsons and Neiman Marcus are choosing to wait and see if the market will rally so they can raise the cash they’re hoping for.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2015

Retail execs curb travel to Bangladesh factories after deaths

Several global brands have canceled executive trips to Dhaka, Bangladesh after two foreigners were killed in the city. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2015

Who are the 'best-performing' retail CEOs in the world?

Ten retail CEOs made the Harvard Business Review’s annual ranking of chief executives.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 15, 2015

Wal-Mart spooks Wall Street with disappointing outlook

The retailer admitted that it has work to do that will take time and money. But Wall Street isn’t exactly known for its patience.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2015

Square files for IPO

The company founder and CEO Jack Dorsey has recently filled the top spot at Twitter. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 15, 2015

Facing rising competition, Birchbox launches in-house makeup brand

The move is part of on-going efforts to boost sales beyond Birchbox's sample subscriptions.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2015

Martha Stewart regrets not buying Kmart

Stewart said she fought with a "less bold" Martha Stewart Living executive who was against acquiring the retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2015

September retail sales miss expectations

Despite a drop of fuel prices, consumers seem to be losing confidence ahead of the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2015

Under Armour COO/CFO leaving next year

Brad Dickerson, who helped oversee the retailer’s significant growth in the past decade, is taking a position outside the sportswear industry.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2015

Target and Who What Wear partner on high-fashion collections

Unlike many of Target's here-today-gone-tomorrow designer lines, this new collaboration will be stocked in stores year-round. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2015

Study: Retail industry a bit stumped on growth strategies

Complex, rapidly evolving technology is making digital investments difficult, but stores are getting short shrift, too, a HRC study found.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2015

Kohl's expands same-day delivery as holiday rush nears

Shoppers may take advantage of in-store pickup and various delivery options to avoid crowded holiday shopping.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2015

Staples, Office Depot agree to extend merger decision deadline

The FTC and EU have both stepped up their scrutiny of the merger.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2015

Amazon assessing its corporate culture through feedback system

The program invites feedback from employees on a number of issues that it’s analyzing, Bloomberg reports.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2015

Wal-Mart announces two big executive shifts

The company’s CFO is retiring after more than two decades at the company, and the chief merchant role has been filled.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2015

Sears acquires WallyHome IoT unit

The deal shows that Sears sees great promise in the Internet of Things, an area that is a natural fit for the struggling retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2015

Uniqlo scaling back its US ambitions after earnings miss estimates

The company says it hasn’t found the same level of success at American malls that it’s found in its urban locations here.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2015

NRF: Holiday retail sales growth to slow this year

But e-commerce sales could increase as much as 8%, outpacing last year’s healthy 5.8% bump.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2015

Banana Republic creative director leaves as brand struggles

Designer Marissa Webb joined the retailer in April 2014. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2015

H&M to release new cosmetics line ahead of holidays

The fast-fashion retailer is also releasing its long-awaited collection from French couturier Balmain. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 9, 2015

Can American Apparel make a comeback?

Filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection is the retailer’s last-ditch attempt to salvage its business. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2015

Gilt Groupe cutting 45 jobs as CMO and international chief leave

Gilt has seen its once-dazzling fortunes decline, along with those of the flash-sales concept in general.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2015

TJX CEO Carol Meyrowitz to step down

Ernie Herrman, who was named president of the company in 2011, will take her place upon her retirement.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2015