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

Tesco executive to be new Target CIO

Mike McNamara has a reputation for tech savvy across channels.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2015

Staples buying Office Depot for $6.3B

Although the Federal Trade Commission once nixed a deal between the two office-supply rivals, times have changed.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2015

Google reports growth in clicks, revenues for Q4

Price per click decreases 3% due to pressure from cheaper mobile ads. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 4, 2015

Gas is down and the dollar's up. What does that mean for retail?

The value of the dollar and gas prices have a major impact on retail—both good and bad.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2015

Staples, Office Depot reportedly in talks to merge

The move comes after activist investor Starboard Value made a public push for the two companies to merge last month. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 3, 2015

Paris court rules in favor of Guess in trademark suit

A series of trademark infringement cases brought by Gucci accused the retailer of lifting Gucci's patterns and designs. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 3, 2015

New York attorney general takes on retailers over supplement sales

The attorney general says that GNC, Target, Walgreens, and Wal-Mart Stores are ripping off their customers and putting some at risk.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2015

Dolce & Gabbana exec new Lands' End CEO

Lands’ End CEO Edgar Huber is leaving after three years, during which the apparel retailer separated from Sears.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2015

Target expanding smaller store format to more markets

For the first time, the retailer is opening more stores in urban areas than suburban big boxes.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2015