Improving home market boosts Home Depot earnings

But the ongoing backlog at West Coast ports and the strong dollar will hit the retailer this year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2015

Nordstrom beefing up e-commerce strategy

The department store retailer will assimilate its flagship and Rack stores with its new e-commerce initiatives.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2015

West Coast ports slowdown hits Macy's Q4 sales

The retailer also announced it will invest heavily in the development off-price stores.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2015

More shake ups for American Apparel marketing, digital teams

New hires Cynthia Erland and Thoryn Stephens have significant experience in marketing and digital commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2015

Target raises the bar with new free shipping minimum

By lowering its free shipping threshold to $25, Target now has the upper hand on Amazon and Wal-Mart. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 23, 2015

E-commerce gives Nordstrom a Q4 boost

The department store beat expectations for its Q4 revenue and sales, although its acquisition of menswear e-retailer Trunk Club took a bite out of profits.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2015

New Petsmart campaign emphasizes 'Pethood'

Ads that debuted during the Oscars show doting pet "parents" at home and in consultation with helpful staffers. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 23, 2015

Delivery startup Postmates snags $35M in funding

The on-demand delivery space continues to see expansion and competition, and Postmates is expanding rapidly.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2015

Frederick's of Hollywood shuttering at least a third of stores

The Los Angeles-based lingerie retailer may have leaned on its iconic name and traditional business strategy a bit too long.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2015

American Apparel fires creative directors

Iris Alonzo was fired and rehired during the retailer’s past summer of high drama, but it looks like it will stick this time.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2015

Ann Inc. said to be looking to sell

The New York-based parent of Ann Taylor, Loft, and Lou & Grey stores has been struggling and is under pressure to find a buyer.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2015

Ikea finalizes plans for Midwest hub

The 72-acre distribution center will serve Ikea stores as well as the retailer's growing e-commerce business.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2015

Kenneth Cole names new CEO

The footwear and apparel retailer has been without a CEO since 2012, when Paul Blum left and the company went private.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2015

Justice shuttering Brothers brand

The retailer is also revamping merchandise and marketing for mall-based Justice stores, which have seen sluggish sales.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2015

Why Wal-Mart is raising its wages

Wal-Mart's CEO believes the move will result in 'superior customer experiences.'

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 19, 2015

Wal-Mart announces pay raise for 500K employees

The news came right before the retailer revealed healthy Q4 earnings, more or less meeting analysts’ expectations.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2015

Apple working on store redesign

The changes are partly attributed to the company’s Watch launch, according to a profile of Apple designer Jony Ive.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2015

Can Jet.com get liftoff?

The e-commerce startup by Quidsi entrepreneur Marc Lore could bring a new dimension to online shopping.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 17, 2015

Nike CFO to retire

Donald Blair will leave later this summer and SVP of finance Andrew Campion will take over.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 17, 2015

Proposed FAA rules complicate Amazon drone delivery plans

The rules released Sunday include a requirement that a drone operator be in the aircraft's line of sight.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 17, 2015

No New Year bonuses for Alibaba employees this year

Aside from its massive IPO, the retail giant in 2014 did not have "exceptional results,” says founder and executive chairman Jack Ma.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 17, 2015

Why the Staples-Office Depot merger may (or may not) happen

The merger between Staples and Office Depot didn’t pass muster nearly 20 years ago. What, if anything, has changed?

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2015

Costco to drop American Express cards next year

The wholesale retailer’s board said it is doing what’s best for its customers. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2015

Jo-Ann Stores names new president and CEO

Jill Soltau was Shopko president and chief merchandising officer for the past two years, EVP there since 2009.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2015

Rakuten's Q4 profit spikes thanks to Ebates buy

The Japanese e-commerce company wants to be a worldwide marketplace player like Amazon or Alibaba.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2015