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

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