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

Circuit City has plans for a comeback

The electronics retailer will retain its familiar white and red logo, but little else from its ill-fated past.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2016

EBay doesn't move the needle much in Q4

EBay’s performance validates the move to spin off PayPal, which the company had resisted for months before eventually relenting.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2016

Alibaba beats estimates with strong holiday sales

But the company could still face headwinds if Chinese consumer spending slows as many expect.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2016

Staples shaking up exec teams, reportedly laying off 'hundreds'

The office supplies retailer announced the executive shuffle, but won’t confirm reports of job cuts.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2016

American consumer sentiment remains steady

But there were enough contradictions in the Conference Board’s report to indicate that consumers’ iffy attitude toward spending could continue this year.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2016

Major U.S. trucking companies not worried about Amazon

Swift Transportation and Covenant Transportation, the country’s largest trucking companies, dismissed the idea that Amazon’s own trucking operations would hurt business, saying there’s plenty of demand to go around.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2016

Apple beats profit expectations, but forecast draws concern

The company can no longer expect heady sales in China and hasn’t unveiled a new device in a while.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2016

Coach's pivot from discounts brings optimistic results

The legacy accessories company had fallen from its upscale perch, thanks in part to a focus on outlet stores. But its Q2 report shows it may be digging itself out.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2016

Who is the new Wal-Mart customer?

Accomplishing Wal-Mart's goal to appeal to a wealthier shopper may mean going against the company's very-ingrained corporate culture.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2016

WSJ: Falling bond prices a bad sign for retailers

The long-term prospects for turnarounds at some retailers are dimming, spelling trouble for them and their backers.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2016

Some retailers could see sales lift, despite $850M hit from Jonas

Most of the economic fallout wasn’t felt by retailers so much as by venues like restaurants, theaters, and hotels.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2016