Ann Inc. hit by slowing sales, inventory issues

The womens-apparel retailer reported rising inventory and says its Ann Taylor flagship brand is failing to connect with customers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Fab may be sold for $15 million

The furniture e-retailer has seen a multitude of changes in its three years, including rounds of layoffs and the acquisition of a Finnish furniture company.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Nasty Gal opens first physical store

The e-retailer opened its first brick-and-mortar just months after layoffs in the fall.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Wal-Mart moves closer to sustainability goal

The world's largest retailer hopes to source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. 

By Kelsey Lindsey , Gavin Bade • Nov. 21, 2014

Gap Inc. to replace brand chiefs as revenue and sales fall

San Francisco-based Gap Inc. will be replacing executives who head up its Gap and Banana Republic brands.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2014

Best Buy sees unexpected sales increase

But the electronics retailer said that holiday sales will likely be flat in an intensely competitive electronics retail environment.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2014

Target reports profit increase in time for the holidays

The retailer surprised many with sales and earnings that beat expectations.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2014

Dollar General may be forced to close 4K stores

Family Dollar has said all along that its rival would need to divest itself of a significant number of stores if they were to merge. It looks like it was right.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2014

Staples to close more stores

The country’s largest office supply retailer is doing better thanks to e-commerce, a bump in demand, and savings from many store closures. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2014

Retail Workers Bill of Rights closer to adoption in San Francisco

The measures address retail employment conditions that have come under scrutiny across the country and in Congress.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2014

Are retailers ruining Thanksgiving?

There are two kinds of retailers this year: Those making a point of being open on Thanksgiving and those making a point of being closed. But what is the better strategy?

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2014

CVS opening health care innovation lab

The Boston-based hub will help the retailer expand its health care ventures with digital media and other technology development.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014

Data breach has little impact on Home Depot sales

The home-improvement retailer saw Q3 sales rise, although costs associated with its past breach have eaten into the bottom line.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014

Before Amazon, there was Sears

Sears and Roebuck changed the way America shopped. Now it looks like it could all be over.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014

Sports Authority head named Guitar Center CEO

Darrell Webb will replace Mike Pratt as CEO of the music retailer Tuesday.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014

Macy's CEO on port strike: 'This is the wrong time to slow down work'

Terry Lundgren and the National Retail Federation have already been in touch with President Obama about resolving a labor dispute at West Coast ports.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2014

E-commerce tax bill dies in Congress

House Speaker John Boehner said this month that he will block a vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act, which would require e-retailers to collect state sales taxes.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2014

J.C. Penney sees unexpected Q3 sales dip

The retailer has successfully steadied itself in the past year, but there’s more to do.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2014

Cheaper gas could be the secret to increased holiday spending

The U.S. Department of Energy said that Americans will likely spend 45 cents less per gallon next year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2014

Amazon and Hachette reach a deal

The e-retailer and publisher have been battling it out since the beginning of the year. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 13, 2014

Wal-Mart beats expectations in Q3

The world's largest retailer reported its first uptick in U.S. same-store sales in seven quarters. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 13, 2014

Macy's optimistic about holidays despite Q3 sales dip

The retailer says that lowered expenses and a mix of improved merchandising and fulfillment options could make for happy holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2014

Neiman Marcus hires first CISO

Sarah Hendrickson has been chief information security officer at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas for about a year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2014

Levi's cutting 500 jobs

The iconic denim retailer is outsourcing its business services as part of a planned restructuring announced in March.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2014

Wal-Mart announces 5 days of 'Black Friday'

The retailer is calling its event “New Black Friday,” running extended hours and special sales from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2014