Apple shifting its brick-and-mortar philosophy

The company wants customers to order the Watch and the new MacBook online, which retail chief Angela Ahrendts calls "a significant change in mindset.”

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2015

WalmartLabs exec jumps to omnichannel firm

Mahesh Tyagarajan previously led WalmartLab's Global eCommerce Platform.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2015

American Apparel taps Band of Outsiders designer

Joseph Pickman rounds out CEO Paul Schneider’s team and will be helping the struggling retailer boost its menswear side.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2015

California's water-saving order hits denim makers

Governor Jerry Brown’s order could end up influencing fashion design, as the look and feel of denim changes due to these water-saving measures.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2015

Party City readies IPO, seeks $2B valuation

The only nationwide party store expects to raise up to $372 million in the first retail IPO of the year.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2015

Lane Bryant jabs Victoria's Secret in new campaign

The lingerie retailer's #ImNoAngel campaign is scheduled to run on television, in print, and on social media channels. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 7, 2015

Alibaba seeks inroads in India

The Chinese e-com giant will compete with Snapdeal instead of buying it. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 6, 2015

Muji brings its price-cutting ethos to US stores

The retailer’s “always good prices” policy leads it to permanently slash prices from time to time. Now it's bringing that to its U.S. stores.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2015

Saks president departing after 15 months

Marigay McKee was brought on to make big changes after helping turn around luxury department store Harrod’s, but is leaving because the “fit wasn’t perfect.”

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2015

Former Dell exec tapped as RadioShack CEO

Ron Garriques has received mixed reviews for his tenure at Dell.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2015

Economy hits a soft patch: Commerce Department

The March jobs report was a little off mainly due to severe winter weather. While things will likely pick up as the weather warms up, stagnant wages remain a problem.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2015

Forever 21 expanding with new categories

The fast-fashion chain is adding collections for men, tweens, and plus sizes to more stores.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2015

Ace Hardware expands pick-up in store

For hardware stores, which often see customers in need of a tool or supplies that they need right away, the option seems especially useful.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2015

Sears REIT to raise $2.6B from shareholders

The retailer Wednesday released more details about its plans to leverage its extensive real estate holdings.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2015

Wal-Mart has big plans to improve physical stores

After touting a push to boost e-commerce for months, the retail giant now admits its stores are in need of attention.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2015

Social media firm Sprinkler attracts capital for growth

The social media management platform targets large clients. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 2, 2015

GNC names new marketing agencies

The three innovative partners understand GNC's brand, the company says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 2, 2015

American Apparel laying off 180 employees

The struggling retailer will start layoffs as part of its restructuring plan. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 1, 2015

Hundreds of RadioShack stores survive bankruptcy

A bankruptcy judge deemed hedge fund Standard General’s offer “economically superior” and the best chance to keep afloat a “century-old American retailing icon.”

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015

PetSmart beefs up leadership team

PetSmart was bought in December by a London-based private equity firm and in March announced it was going private. Now comes the fun part.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015

Groupon launches marketplace for its Goods business

The company is steadily inching away from its deals-by-email approach.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015

Wal-Mart urges Arkansas governor to veto 'religious freedom' bill

The state’s governor says he’s likely to sign the bill, but the world’s largest retailer warns that it would be bad for business.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015

Zappos to employees on 'no bosses' policy: 'Take it or leave it'

The company is sweetening the path to exit in order to speed up adoption of its “holacracy” approach, which eliminates not just job titles but also traditional business hierarchies.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015

IBM teams with The Weather Company to produce analytics for retailers

Weather can affect $500 billion in business every year. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 31, 2015

Yoox completes Net-a-Porter merger in all-share deal

The new company, Yoox Net-a-Porter Group, will combine Net-a-Porter's editorial skills with Yoox's online retailing expertise. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 31, 2015