SkyMall may get a comeback

Travel gear company SCOTTeVEST, a featured advertiser in the in-flight catalog, is in talks with SkyMall's parent company to possibly bring it back.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2015

Sears laying off 115 corporate employees

The cuts from various departments are part of the struggling retailer’s ongoing efforts to trim costs.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2015

Apple busts expectations with 74.5M iPhones sold last quarter

The momentous phone sales helped lift Apple's quarterly profit by 38%.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2015

Clothing resale site Tradesy snags another $30M

The investment round comes eight months after the startup retail site collected another $13 million in funding.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2015

Eco-fashion retailer Reformation starting lower-priced line

The new line, called “Obvious,” has prices that range from $28 to $178.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2015

Boots exec named global CFO of Walgreens Boots Alliance

The appointment of George Fairweather shows how much influence former Alliance Boots chairman Stefano Pessina has in shaping the new company.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2015

J.C. Penney closing Foundry Big & Tall stores

The retailer is moving the mens apparel brand completely in-house.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2015

Uniqlo announces Canadian expansion

Despite recent retail troubles in the country, Uniqlo plans on opening two stores in Canada late next year. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 26, 2015

Sears Canada makes Boire permanent CEO

Ronald D. Boire has served as the company's acting president and CEO since Oct. 15, 2014.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2015

UPDATE: Saks drops controversial argument on transgender discrimination

Saks Monday said it's withdrawing its legal argument that transgender employees are not protected under anti-discrimination law.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2015

UPDATE: American Apparel board warned of conflict of interest

UPDATE: Shareholder Michael Bigger says the retailer’s board is controlled by a hedge fund whose interests conflict with the retailer’s other shareholders, but the a spokeswoman for the fund says his claims are "baseless."

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2015

Gap to shutter Piperlime brand

The unit, which began as an online shoe store in 2006, makes up less than 1% of Gap Inc.’s revenue.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2015

Macy's to boost California fulfillment center

An aggressive omnichannel strategy has helped the department store chain compete with traditional and online-only retailers. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Jan. 25, 2015

B Corps: The business of doing good business

Benefit corporations and certified B corps add a layer of responsibility to retailers' overall business goals, and may be beneficial to a company's long-term objectives.  

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2015

SkyMall parent company files for bankruptcy

Xhibit is looking for a buyer for its in-flight catalog SkyMall, with revenues falling dramatically in the past year. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 23, 2015

J. Crew CEO leaving Apple board

Millard “Mickey” Drexler was tapped by Steve Jobs 16 years ago to help guide Apple’s retail operations.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2015

Instacart partners with Petco for same-day delivery

For people with pets, this is another way to get an errand done and care for their little friends. For Instacart, it’s a win in the on-going delivery wars.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2015

Rihanna prevails in lawsuit over Topshop T-shirts

The singer sued the retailer for selling apparel emblazoned with her photo without her permission.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2015

Sears taps pharmacy veteran for Kmart unit

Phil Keough was CEO and president of long term-care company Millennium Pharmacy Systems and previously served in top positions at CVS Health and Rite Aid.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2015

Wal-Mart expands in Canada

Wal-Mart Canada is opening new stores and remodeling existing locations the same time rival Target is exiting the country.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2015

Family Dollar shareholders approve merger with Dollar Tree

After months of back and forth, the acquisition of Family Dollar by rival Dollar Tree may finally be happening. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 22, 2015

Amazon in need of diaper change

Amazon pulled its diaper line less than two months after launch after receiving only mediocre reviews from customers.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2015

Fanatics inks NASCAR deal to run racetrack superstores

The web retailer is broadening both its brand and reach through an expansion into physical stores.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2015

Lowe's begins seasonal hiring of 30,000 associates

The home improvement retailer is hiring 5,000 more workers than last year, but 15,000 fewer than 2013.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2015

eBay to cut 2,400 jobs, may go public with eBay Enterprise unit

The marketplace company is facing a difficult year as it prepares to spin off its PayPal payments unit.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2015