Urban Outfitters warns of slow Q3

The company’s Free People brand continues to be a great support, with Free People Wholesale delivering yet another strong quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2015

Petco planning an IPO

There’s a lot of movement in the pet supplies space these days, a sign of the changing nature of consumers’ approach to their pets.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2015

Target continues major revamp of exec suite

The move to promote its CFO to a new COO role comes as Target gets assertive about its omnichannel and merchandising efforts.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2015

Jeff Bezos responds to scathing NYT story

The article has caused a stir in many circles, but Bezos said that it "doesn't describe the Amazon I know or the caring Amazonians I work with every day.”

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2015

What the yuan devaluation means for retail

The move last week by the Chinese government to devalue the yuan could have implications for both luxury retailers and other companies exporting and importing into and out of the country. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2015

Lord & Taylor wins $31M lawsuit against MD mall developer

Despite the courtroom loss, Lerner Enterprise and The Tower Cos. will now be able to begin construction on the new town center without legal concerns looming over the project.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 17, 2015

Amazon profile depicts 'brutal' working conditions

A New York Times profile about life inside Amazon paints an unflattering portrait of the large e-retailer.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2015

QVC to buy Zulily for $2.4B

Zulily CEO Darrell Cavens has already favorably compared Zulily to QVC, telling the Wall Street Journal last year that both companies are “very much about discovery-based shopping.”

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2015

Another Target merchandising executive is leaving

The news comes as the company retools its grocery and pharmacy strategy. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 17, 2015

Nordstrom's earnings show how department stores can thrive

The retailer’s Q2 results were quite a bit beyond estimates.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2015

J.C. Penney's recovery includes focus on e-commerce

The retailer is having better success than most these days, and seems to be making the right moves for the future.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2015

Competitors giving Alibaba a run for its money

The Chinese retail giant may not have counted on such fierce competition in the space it created.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2015

Belk loyalists show the true strength of a department store

Could a sale be the end of a brand?

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2015

J.C. Penney narrows Q2 loss as sales beat expectations

The mid-priced retailer had a better quarter than Macy's, but has work to do.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2015

Who What Wear receives $8 million in funding

Amazon is among the investors in the content-rich, shoppable site.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 14, 2015

July retail sales bring some hope for last half of 2015

But while July’s numbers showed healthier spending, it wasn’t in consumer goods like electronics or even grocery stores.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2015

Kohl's 'Greatness Agenda' not quite paying off

In the past two decades, Kohl’s has expanded to be a national retailer. But it's still struggling to meet its growth targets.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2015

Global Brands looks to China for sales

The company is in talks with e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 13, 2015

Retail comebacks, aka 'zombie brands,' abound

The revival of several retail brands could be a sign of the power nostalgia has on millennial shoppers. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2015

Macy's reveals plan to boost its fortunes amid slumping sales

But some initiatives, like its off-price Backstage stores and its international growth plans, have their own downsides.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2015

American Apparel warns of dwindling funds

Could this mean that founder and ousted CEO Dov Charney might be able to buy back his company?

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2015

Alibaba announces exclusive partnership with Macy's as it eyes new areas of growth

The news comes as Alibaba reported quarterly results that largely missed estimates. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2015

Birchbox co-CEO to step down ahead of next funding round

The news comes as the company gears for growth outside of its traditional subscription model. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2015

Staples unveils new 'entrepreneurial store'

The office-supplies retailer is the latest retailer to tap the potential of crowdfunding when choosing what products to carry. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2015

IPO filings reveal Neiman Marcus's omnichannel ambitions and strategy

The department store chain is focused on expanding its digital presence.

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 11, 2015