Wage gains miss expectations, fuel cuts fail to boost spending: reports

The results come as retailers wait for the improving economy to steady their fortunes.

By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2015

Charney sues American Apparel shareholder

Standard General has dismissed the claims, saying Dov Charney and his associates continue to file lawsuits “at a breakneck pace.”

By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2015

J.C. Penney parts ways with Joe Fresh

The partnership was hailed as a potential lifesaver for Penney when it launched two years ago.

By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2015

Lumber Liquidators halts sales of Chinese laminate flooring

The retailer has also hired former FBI chief Louis J. Freeh to help with its own investigation.

By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2015

The trouble with off-price stores

Macy’s is the latest department store chain to enter the off-price retail space. But there's a downside to investing in this type of store.

By Daphne Howland • May 7, 2015

Fashion startup VFiles optimizes for mobile

The three-year-old social network has attracted fashionistas and fashion professionals and wants to grow its shopability.

By Daphne Howland • May 7, 2015

Alibaba names new CEO as it makes mobile push

The move is part of an overall company goal to bring in a younger generation of leaders. 

By Daphne Howland , Kelsey Lindsey • May 7, 2015

Ron Johnson's next act, Enjoy, is live

The company focuses on helpful, knowledgeable tech experts at the ready, a hallmark of Johnson's “Genius Bar” idea for Apple stores.

By Daphne Howland • May 7, 2015

Ann Taylor in talks with private equity firm: sources

Ann Inc.’s brands have struggled of late, forced into heavy promotions in the face of lower consumer spending and increased competition.

By Daphne Howland • May 7, 2015

Mobile boost at RetailMeNot not enough, not yet

A Google algorithm change to favor mobile-optimized websites, which has dinged the coupon site’s fortunes, could ultimately help in the future, the company says.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2015

Groupon eyes mobile growth as revenue misses

The company said it has sold its stake in Ticket Monster, which had been a drag on profit. But the task before the company is more fundamental.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2015

Once-bright Zulily posts dim outlook

Previously a flash-sales darling, the e-retailer is now looking more like the disrupted than a disrupter.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2015

JetBlue, Amazon build in-flight media deal

The benefits of being an Amazon Prime member keep accruing, this time into the sky.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2015

Macy's testing 4 discount stores in NYC

The move is seen as a way for the retailer to better compete with discount chains like T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 5, 2015

Proxy fight avoided at Macerich

The mall development and operating company has nixed its poison pill and will add two independent directors to its board.

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2015

Adidas beats expectations as turnaround plan picks up

Adidas is paying particular attention to its huge North American market and urbanites.

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2015

Office Depot posts unexpected profit, announces more store closings

The retailer awaits a Federal Trade Commission decision on a proposed merger with rival Staples, which is expected despite being denied years ago.

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2015

Sally Beauty investigating 'unusual activity' on customers' cards

The news comes little over a year after the retailer suffered a hack that stole payment card numbers and security codes from thousands of customers. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 4, 2015

Postmates COO leaving after seven months

The departure of Peter Hazlehurst was by all accounts genial, but that doesn’t mean the company doesn’t need another executive as it starts to hit its stride.

By Daphne Howland • May 4, 2015

Wal-Mart continues to tighten the ship with new exec changes

The world's largest retailer appears to be moving away from its more traditional organizational structure.

By Daphne Howland • May 4, 2015

Lowe's halts sale of laminate flooring after report

The move is in response to a report that some of Lowe's laminate flooring may be contaminated by toxins. 

By Daphne Howland • May 4, 2015

Kohl's sees dramatic growth in app users

The retailer's loyalty program has helped Kohl's beat Uber, Nike, and Tinder in growth. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 4, 2015

CVS beats expectations with help from Medicaid business

The retailer got a boost from its drug-services business. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 1, 2015

Rent the Runway CEO: Every woman should have a 'subscription to fashion'

The rental company is expanding into sportswear and increasing its number of brick-and-mortar showrooms. 

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2015

GNC suffers from 'self-inflicted wound' in Q1

CEO Mike Archbold says the retailer’s poor Q1 was due to a big marketing cut, and not to any fallout from a regulatory tussle with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. 

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2015