Nike founder and chairman recommends CEO as successor

It’s hard to imagine Nike without Phil Knight — the founder who helped grow the company into the sportswear behemoth it is today.

By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2015

After Uber ruling, delivery startup Shyp to hire contractors as employees

The move follows a California ruling that an Uber driver was treated as an employee rather than as a contractor. However, Shyp denies the move had anything to do with the ruling.

By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2015

Men's Wearhouse names PetSmart exec COO as it looks to 'unlock future growth'

The new COO has been tapped to unlock future growth. 

By Ian P. Murphy • July 2, 2015

New Balance targets Nike-like status with worldwide ad blitz

The company is shooting for a top-three slot among athletic shoe manufacturers. 

By Ian P. Murphy • July 2, 2015

RadioShack says it's back with social media campaign

The videos reminding people that the electronics retailer is still in business star comedians Orlando Jones and Carlos Mencia. 

By Ian P. Murphy • July 1, 2015

Sears opens connected-home showcase in Silicon Valley

Shipments of connected-home devices are expected to grow at an annual rate of 67% in the next five years.

By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2015

Abercrombie downgraded on slow turnaround

FBR & Co. analyst Susan Anderson noted that the retailer continues to struggle with its image, among other woes. 

By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2015

Wal-Mart exec moves to Yoox as CIO

Alex Alexander is credited with leading the development of such omnichannel innovations as “click and collect” in the U.K.

By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2015

Microsoft cedes advertising sales to AOL

Bing will also power AOL search for 10 years. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 30, 2015

Obama moves to boost overtime pay eligibility

A new regulation now in the public-comment phase would make overtime pay available for nearly 5 million more U.S. workers.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2015

Millennials value paid loyalty programs: report

Almost half of all respondents also said paid programs have better rewards. 

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2015

Analyst has 'low confidence' Macy's will beat sales struggles

Deutsche Bank says that the strong dollar, shifting consumer priorities, and over-expansion of the Michael Kors brand are all dragging the retailer down.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2015

Former Target exec moves to Rite Aid ahead of pharmacy switch

The move comes as CVS Health prepares to take on Target’s pharmacies and clinics as stores within stores.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2015

PayPal retreats on robocalls and texts after backlash

PayPal now says that recorded messages or texts will only be used in cases of fraud or to collect a debt.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2015

Abercrombie settles immigration papers case

The retailer has learned a few lessons regarding discriminatory practices of late.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2015

Lululemon taps new exec to grow its e-commerce operations

Miguel Almeida has spent the last six years at Walgreens, where he was group vice president for digital and mobile solutions.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2015

Retailers celebrate historic same-sex marriage ruling

Companies from Macy's to Target released specially designed logos and took to social media to show their pride.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2015

Gap to replace Toys 'R' Us in Times Square

The struggling apparel retailer will open Gap and Old Navy stores in New York City's Bow Tie building.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2015

Barnes & Noble trims losses as sales fall

The bookseller is getting ready to launch a revamped website right before the spinoff of its education business.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2015

Target's longtime merchandising chief departs

Kathee Tesija, who began her Target career as an entry-level analyst, has been instrumental in shaping the retailer as we know it.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2015

H&M's new brand is cloaked in mystery

The Swedish fast-fashion company is working on something “completely different” that might launch sometime in 2017, Bloomberg reports.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2015

Nike has a winning Q4, fiscal year

The athletic gear and footwear powerhouse is seeing healthy growth, though it’s not the Wall Street darling that Lululemon and Under Armour are right now.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2015

Congress agrees to 'fast-track' trade agreement

Because of its Asia focus, the Trans-Pacific Partnership will have a significant impact on apparel retailers and others that source and manufacture merchandise there.

By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2015

Ikea raising wages, again

The retailer has taken the unusual step of using a “living wage calculator” that determines wages based on a given area’s cost of living. 

By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2015

BaubleBar latest e-retailer to open physical stores

The popular, affordable jewelry retailer has experimented with pop-ups and sales in Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Anthropologie.

By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2015