The husk of Sears Holdings is still in bankruptcy — and $81M in the hole

After a massively expensive Ch. 11, what's left of the company doesn't have enough cash to pay its professionals and outstanding vendor claims.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 28, 2021

S&P turns positive on Macy's as apparel, economy gain steam

Vaccines and stimulus are driving sales increases across the industry, and the battered department store sector's largest player stands to gain. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 27, 2021

Tractor Supply continues to win over rural America in Q1

The retailer is benefiting from factors both in and out of its control, including the migration of millennials to the suburbs.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2021

With Victoria's Secret sale talks on, L Brands aims for higher price: Bloomberg

After strong recent sales, the company could now target a valuation of at least $2 billion to $3 billion in a potential sale, sources told the publication.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 23, 2021

Love Beauty and Planet launches first refillable hair care at Target

The brand debuted reusable shampoo and conditioner bottles in mass retail as part of its commitment to tackling sustainability.

By Maria Monteros • April 23, 2021

Away co-founder Jen Rubio takes over as CEO

From co-founder Steph Korey to Lululemon exec Stuart Haselden, the CEO torch has now been passed to Rubio as the brand preps for a travel comeback.

By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2021

International players flock to US as consumers warm to buy now, pay later

European and Australian companies that dominate the BNPL marketplace are taking on U.S. rivals.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • April 20, 2021

Closures, banner divestitures send Bed Bath & Beyond net sales down 16% in Q4

But COO John Hartmann tells Retail Dive he remains confident in the strides the retailer has made in its three-year transformation plan.

By Caroline Jansen • April 15, 2021

Amazon's Jeff Bezos: 'We need a better vision for our employees' success'

In his final letter to shareholders as chief, the executive acknowledged a recent unionization effort and outlined a broad vision for creating value. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 15, 2021

REI pushes on climate neutrality, doubles used gear sales in 2020

Far from shaking its foundations, the pandemic led the retailer to double down on environmental causes, including launching an activism platform.

By Cara Salpini • April 14, 2021

The Honest Co. files to go public

The consumer products company says it gets more than half its revenue from just three retailers: Target, Amazon and Costco.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2021

Genesco activist looks to take over board, blasts acquisition strategy

The footwear specialist responded by backing its board and strategy and pointed to its relatively solid performance during the pandemic. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 13, 2021

Urban Outfitters taps Nordstrom vet to lead Anthropologie

The brand has underperformed namesake Urban Outfitters and Free People, and analysts expect new chief Tricia Smith to make significant changes.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2021

Hardest hit: Who is still at risk after last year's retail tribulations?

Party City, Nordstrom, Macy's, GameStop and others still have weak scores on measures of financial health, according to RapidRatings data.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 13, 2021

Getting ready for future-proof retail finance

As its growth outpaced its technology, here’s how one retailer prioritized digital acceleration to transform its finance function — for seamless agility, flexibility and rapid ROI.

April 12, 2021

Nordstrom lightens financial burden taken on amid pandemic with $675M bond sale

The retailer compromised treasured assets and took on new leverage as COVID-19 created financial turmoil. The new capital helps turn back the clock. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 9, 2021

Moody's sees sustainability as opportunity for fashion, despite costs

Diminishing resources and mounting pressure from consumers and regulators are forcing apparel brands to adopt more eco-friendly practices.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2021

Retail defaults to decline — but will still be high: Moody's

Bankruptcies hit record highs in 2020. The pace already slowed, but uncertainty remains, and weaker retailers are still vulnerable. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 8, 2021

Tailored Brands left bankruptcy and quickly unravelled. What's next?

The menswear retailer is searching for its footing after running into liquidity problems and legal fights immediately after exiting Ch. 11.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 8, 2021

Bluemercury introduces Klarna installment payments in stores

Consumers are interested in buying cosmetics in stores again and plan to do so as vaccine distribution continues, according to a Klarna study. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 8, 2021

Serta appoints new leadership, including chief commercial officer and COO

Shelley Huff, the current CEO of the company's Tuft & Needle business, will take on the additional chief operating officer role.

By Caroline Jansen • April 7, 2021

Target to spend over $2B with Black-owned companies by 2025

The retailer intends to add products from over 500 Black-owned businesses in several categories and launch resources to help vendors scale their operations.

By Maria Monteros • April 7, 2021

Mall vacancy rate hits another record high

The mall vacancy rate hit 11.4% in the first quarter, a 90-point jump from last quarter and a 0.4% hike over last year, according to Moody's Analytics.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2021

J. Crew elevates Madewell execs to tackle marketing, digital

Three of four appointments to the company's senior management team are Madewell execs gaining more responsibility.

By Maria Monteros • April 7, 2021

Gap designs fulfillment system to prioritize 'most valuable' customers

Delivery speeds will be tiered as gold, silver and bronze, which the CEO said would help manage costs.

By A.B. Brown • April 7, 2021