Flash sales e-retailer Zulily stumbles

The Seattle-based retailer said Q4 profits were unexpectedly down and announced the surprise departure of CFO Marc Stolzman.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2015

Staples under fire for strict part-time policy

The retailer has stiffened its consequences for employees who work more than 25 hours a week, drawing the attention of President Barack Obama and others. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2015

Rite Aid expands health services with acquisition

The drugstore retailer said it’s buying pharmaceutical services company EnvisionRx for $2 billion in cash and stock.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2015

Pier 1 replaces CFO after bungled forecast report

Details are elusive, but the company said it didn't adequately forecast revenue and has replaced CFO Charles Turner.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2015

Private equity firm in talks to buy Chico's

Sycamore Partners is seeking financing for what would be the largest leveraged buyout in months, according to sources. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2015

CVS makes up for tobacco losses in Q4

The drugstore retailer saw growth in its Medicaid business, which could be vulnerable if the Affordable Care Act is ever gutted.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2015

Urban Outfitters' healthy Q4 report marred by Internet outcry

The retailer had one of its best quarters in months, but is under fire once again for selling a tapestry reminiscent of Holocaust garb.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2015

Olympians to work at Dick's Sporting Goods

The agreement with Team USA gives athletes in training the jobs and support needed, according to the U.S. Olympic Committee.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2015

Zara parent ends use of angora wool after animal-rights protests

Spanish fast-fashion company Inditex joined other major retailers that have stopped manufacturing with the textile after protests from PETA. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2015

Gap Inc. sees healthy Q4

Banana Republic and Old Navy thrived as the flagship brand continued to sag.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2015

Retailers add 35K jobs in January

Many retail companies kept on hires made over the holidays, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2015

Can Sears make a comeback?

It has a very good chance of it, says at least one analyst. And Sears has done it before.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2015

Alibaba buys stake in smartphone manufacturer

The Chinese e-commerce giant hopes to boost use of its mobile OS. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 9, 2015

Walgreens to launch multicultural beauty line

Actress Eva Mendes is attached as Circa's creative director and spokesperson.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 9, 2015

Bebe sees Q2 sales bump

The retailer has been ailing for years, but recently made improvements that have started to turn things around.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2015

American Apparel CEO reveals plans for turnaround

Paula Schneider says she’s introducing discipline, professionalism, and new focus to the company, while still keeping it “edgy.”

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2015

J.C. Penney revamping in-store salons

The retailer is partnering with InStyle magazine to improve and expand its new “The Salon by InStyle" salons.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2015

Madewell to partner with Nordstrom

The J. Crew brand will sell select merchandise on Nordstrom's website and in select Nordstrom stores.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2015

RadioShack files for bankruptcy, crafts deal with Sprint

The lights have dimmed for the 94-year-old electronics retailer.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 5, 2015

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson moves on

Did you think the Lululemon founder was going to go gracefully?

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2015

Michael Kors logs holiday sales increase, lower margins

The luxury retailer's aggressive growth may be slowing, analysts say. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 5, 2015

PayPal retail chief departs ahead of eBay split

Don Kingsborough told Re/Code that he’s “a little frustrated” that PayPal hasn’t had much success as a payment option for physical retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2015

Cache files for bankruptcy

The 40-year-old retailer was among the first to bring high-end brands like Armani and Versace to the United States. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2015

Amazon launches campus operations

The e-retailer has co-branded websites with the University of Massachusetts and Purdue University, and its first staffed location at Purdue for pickup and dropoff.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2015

Macy's acquires spa and beauty company Bluemercury for $210M

Bluemercury will retain its independence and leadership, but may have a presence in Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2015