Sephora to open 850 Kohl’s shop-in-shops in break with J.C. Penney

By 2023, the beauty retailer will be winding down its partnership with one department store and ramping up its deal with another.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 1, 2020

Under Armour, Steph Curry launch brand

Innovative footwear, apparel and accessories are features of the collection, with a focus on expanding sports participation for underserved kids.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2020

Walmart to lay off more than 1,200 in omnichannel reorganization

The retailer announced in July layoffs were imminent. Execs said new supply chain positions would open as it moves to blend store and online operations.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 1, 2020

Sycamore snaps up Ann Taylor, other remaining Ascena brands for $540M

The private equity firm is taking on the largely mall-based brands at a time when the pandemic has further weakened traffic and apparel demand.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Dec. 10, 2020

Anniversary Sale lifts Nordstrom in Q3

The pandemic has forced alterations to its market strategy, but analysts increasingly see the department store as having the best long-term potential.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2020

Winners and losers of Black Friday 2020

Online sales, curbside and store pickup all surged as a sales event defined by the pandemic took shape. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2020

Black Friday 2020 online sales on pace to grow as much as 42%

While COVID-19 rages across the U.S., consumers are staying home — but still shopping. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 27, 2020

For some apparel retailers, Q3 was a comeback quarter

The pandemic has complicated an already tough market, but a few players managed to get it right in the period.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2020

Victoria's Secret lingerie chief out

John Mehas had led the faltering business since February 2019 and has been replaced by L Brands' international business chief, Martin Waters.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2020

Dick’s plans new outdoor concept, Public Lands, for 2021 launch

The retailer plans to open two new stores under the banner next year as it chases campers and kayakers in the COVID-19 era.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 25, 2020

J. Crew CEO exits

Jan Singer is leaving, and current Madewell executive Libby Wadle will be stepping into the role — the third executive to take the spot in three years.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 25, 2020

‘Are there bolder moves we can take?’: Ulta president talks Target partnership

Dave Kimbell discusses how the beauty retailer decided on square footage, the number of stores and representing the true experience in a small space.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 25, 2020

How Guitar Center went from jukebox hero to latest pandemic bankruptcy

For years the musical equipment retailer struggled under debt from a private equity buyout. Can Chapter 11 help it turn things around?

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 24, 2020

Walgreens revamps app, loyalty program

Mobile users can now chat with a pharmacist, book medical care and vaccination appointments and obtain real-time flu alerts. 

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 24, 2020

Dick's CEO Ed Stack to step down in February

Company veteran Lauren Hobart, who joined the company as chief marketing officer in 2011, will take over the top spot.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 24, 2020

Best Buy posts 'blockbuster' Q3 with digital sales up nearly 175%

The electronics retailer has kept up its winning streak amid the pandemic, while its growth bodes well for the U.S. consumer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 24, 2020

Walmart adds to its last-mile arsenal with acquisition of startup assets

The retailer will purchase select properties, including talent and technology, from peer-to-peer delivery firm JoyRun.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 24, 2020

With relatively few stores, Amazon touts holiday pickup options

The e-commerce giant is suddenly at something of a disadvantage as fulfillment promptness remains a worry.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 23, 2020

Ugg opens first flagship in NYC

The retailer will open a fleet of flagship stores internationally starting in 2021. 

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 23, 2020

Why off-price won't change much, even after a pandemic

With apparel sales sliding and e-commerce more important than ever, these retailers were expected to scramble. Their third quarter showed otherwise.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 23, 2020

Lululemon names new CFO

Meghan Frank has served as co-CFO in the interim since April, and her appointment comes shortly after several exec moves in October.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 20, 2020

Caleres to close 133 Naturalizer stores in shift to digital

Hit by the pandemic, many of the locations under the women's footwear brand had become unprofitable, while more sales were originating online.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 20, 2020

Ross keeps customers coming to stores in steady Q3

Profits declined more than 64%, but the off-price retailer stayed in the black and even bested its rivals despite having no e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2020

Victoria's Secret rebound lifts L Brands as Q3 profits soar

While Bath & Body Works for several quarters seemed to be the retailer's only hope, its lingerie brand's new strength is poised to change that narrative.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2020

RadioShack brand acquired by new owner of Pier 1, Modell's IP

Retail Ecommerce Ventures has been on a buying spree of distressed retail intellectual property. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 19, 2020