Ron Johnson leads $16M investment round in Nasty Gal

Apple's former retail guru is also advising the edgy retailer in the development of its brick-and-mortar stores.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2015

Barnes & Noble to spin off college business

The separation is planned to be complete by August. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 26, 2015

Sears reports smaller loss in Q4

The company also announced that it plans to form a real estate investment trust in May or June. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 26, 2015

Wal-Mart wage increase ruffling feathers

McDonald’s, for one, says the precedent set by retailers unilaterally raising their minimum wages will hurt profits.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2015

Dollar Tree CEO: Major changes afoot for Family Dollar

Even stores that stay open will see significant changes to merchandise, says Dollar Tree’s CEO.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2015

Saks, Lord & Taylor owner considering real estate trust

The retail company says that a REIT could help leverage the true value of many of its real estate holdings.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2015

RadioShack name to fetch $20M or more in auction

The retailer will also be selling around 1,700 stores separately with a starting bid of $200 million.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2015

Chico's falters after buyout plans fizzle

Sycamore Partners says it couldn’t line up financing, and the retailer must now take stock of its situation.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2015

TJX to raise minimum hourly wage to $9

The company follows Wal-Mart with the announcement that employees at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and other chains will be getting raises. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 25, 2015

Target earnings beat estimates

The retailer saw better-than-expected sales at its stores and revenue that beat expectations.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 25, 2015

Epicor buys Insite's shipping software

The longtime partners offer software to aid in shipping and fulfillment. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 25, 2015

Apple ordered to pay $533M in patent infringement case

The verdict shows that patent trolls are still a problem for retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2015

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