Kohl's brings Aldi to some stores as it makes 'sharp leap' in sales

The discount department store has added brands and tightened costs, making for a solid holiday performance. The only question is: Can Kohl's keep it up?

By Ben Unglesbee • March 1, 2018

Dillard's crushes expectations as sales rise 6%

The company posted a heady profit increase and respectable comparable sales, but one analyst said the retailer is still in danger of irrelevance.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2018

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The state of holiday shopping and the consumer

Consumers are signaling they want value when it comes to quality, convenience and experiences. 

By Retail Dive staff

Toys R Us could close more stores or liquidate

The toy retailer needed a win over the holidays, but missed — big time. Now, the company is reportedly mulling hundreds more store closures and is at risk of shutting down entirely. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 22, 2018

Why the Super Bowl is a touchdown for retail

Grocery probably gained the most from the Eagles-Patriots matchup, but apparel sales and ad campaigns still scored. 

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 31, 2018

Out of the ashes: 8 brands that found life after retail death

Retail brands bought out of bankruptcy can have a second life as an e-tailer or a product label. But will the afterlife of these retailers last forever?

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 30, 2018

Apparel retail is in recovery, but 'pressures remain'

Department stores have found a few new strengths, but it's too soon to tell how the retail bottom line really did this holiday season, according to a report from Moody's.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2018

Tiffany polishes up outlook on holiday sales rise

Sales in China helped boost the iconic American jeweler, but executives admit there’s more to do.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

Bon-Ton bankruptcy could be 'imminent'

Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal report the struggling department store chain could file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks after having missed a $14 million interest payment last month.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 12, 2018

Signet suffers holiday sales decline

The jewelry company is suffering from the sale of its credit portfolio, especially at Kay stores where people tend to finance engagement rings.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2018

UPDATE: Sears holiday sales plummet 16%

The ailing department store retailer reported another staggering drop in its comparable store sales for the first two months of Q4 as it borrowed another $100 million from its CEO's hedge fund. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 11, 2018

Nordstrom reports healthy holiday sales

The company raked in a 2.5% net sales bump, reflecting improvements in full-line and off-price stores as well as growth in e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2018

Target hits a bullseye with holiday sales

Stores fulfilled more than 70% of digital orders during the holiday months, showcasing the importance of omnichannel. 

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 9, 2018

American Eagle beats estimates with strong holiday season

The company, helped by overall strength in apparel sales and by the Aerie lingerie brand, reiterated its guidance for the fourth quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2018

Kohl's posts banner holiday period, sales up 7%

The discount department store chain raised its profit outlook for 2017 and could see its position strengthen even more as peers close stores. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 8, 2018

L Brands plunges on disappointing December sales

The company's stalwart Victoria's Secret brand is losing market share to rival Aerie and banking on beauty brands to pick up the slack.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2018

J.C. Penney sales grew 3.4% during the holiday period

Like many retailers, Penney grew its online sales as a percentage of its overall sales, but it lost market share in the two weeks after Thanksgiving, according to Earnest Research.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 4, 2018

Holiday returns to reach 1.4M in one day

UPS expects returns to peak Wednesday, on National Returns Day, and Walmart hopes to ease the process with a new mobile app feature.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 2, 2018

Sears skipped TV ads to focus on digital in December

This marked a major change from the $8.4 million the retailer spent on TV spots in December 2016 — a peak time for holiday marketing.

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 2, 2018

Record retail closures to continue apace in 2018

Department stores face an increasingly bleak future and stores will continue to shutter, but that doesn't mean that sales are all going online.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 29, 2017

Amazon slipping in search

The priority that Google has set for mobile appears to be cutting into Amazon’s previous dominance, though the e-commerce giant still tops in search.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 28, 2017

Study: 5B pounds of retail returns end up in landfills

Returns have increased with the growth of e-commerce, and voice-enabled shopping will likely propel only more, according to a study by Optoro.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 27, 2017

Holiday sales surge 4.9%

The bountiful holiday season is thanks to high consumer confidence, according to the latest Mastercard SpendingPulse report, but there are clouds on the horizon.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 26, 2017

Amazon Prime raked in 4M trials in one holiday week

It was the "biggest holiday season" yet according to the e-commerce giant, which acknowledged it sold "millions" more Echo devices over last year.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 26, 2017

Retail Therapy: The 8 funniest holiday retail moments of 2017

Whether retailers totally missed the mark or made a hilariously on-brand marketing move, here are our favorite happenings from the holiday season.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 22, 2017

Fraud attempts rise 30% during the holidays

Data breaches, identity theft, account takeover, phishing attacks and friendly fraud are on the rise, according to a new report. 

By Dan Alaimo • Dec. 21, 2017