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

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