Amazon launches faster same-day delivery with mini-fulfillment centers

The new centers will enable fulfillment, sortation and delivery under one roof, allowing Amazon to bypass the traditional middle mile journey.

By S.L. Fuller • March 4, 2020

Richard Baker to take over as Hudson's Bay CEO

Helena Foulkes arrived from CVS two years ago after the unexpected exit of Jerry Storch, and leaves the post as HBC officially goes private.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2020

Paper Source acquires 30 stores from bankrupt Papyrus

With the additions, Paper Source's U.S. store count will nearly be as large as Papyrus' was when it filed for bankruptcy in January.

By Cara Salpini • March 3, 2020

Target's same-day services fuel 11th quarter of digital gains

The retailer has expanded sales across its business, but Q4 could show the depth of retail competition and limits to its comeback efforts.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 3, 2020

J. Crew delays proposed Madewell IPO

The retailer showed signs of improvement, but has secured additional time to "thoroughly assess all alternatives," including the separation of its brands.

By Kaarin Moore • March 3, 2020

The running list of 2020 retail bankruptcies

The pandemic ushered in a wave of major bankruptcies — 30 in total — as retailers struggled to pay rent, vendors and other expenses.

By Nami Sumida • Updated Feb. 5, 2021

New ModCloth owner talks post-Walmart rebound plans

Go Global says the brand will close FitShops and its online outlet, and will instead fashion a turnaround dependent on deep knowledge of apparel retail.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2020

Walmart names new COO of e-commerce

The promotion of SamsClub.com CEO Jamie Iannone is the latest move in a broad reorganization of the retailer's digital operations.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated March 5, 2020

Unions press FTC to investigate Amazon's market power

In a petition, labor groups asked the agency to examine the e-commerce giant's effect on prices, competitors and workers. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 2, 2020

Coronavirus is already impacting malls

The spread of COVID-19 began changing U.S. consumer habits at the end of February, and physical retailers are taking the brunt of that.

By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2020

Walmart's answer to Amazon Prime is in the works

The retailer wouldn't say what perks would be offered with the program, but it represents a departure from its previous e-commerce strategy.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 28, 2020

Wayfair posts 'eyewatering' $985M loss for the year

As the company's losses continue to grow and it shovels more money into its advertising, questions loom around the future of the business.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 28, 2020

NRF says retail sales this year could top $3.9T despite coronavirus woes

The organization calculates growth of 3.5% to 4.1%, but some analysts warn that uncertainty around the growing pandemic could hit hard.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond to cut 500 jobs

The struggling home retailer plans to reduce corporate staff by 10%, a move expected to save $85 million in selling, general and administrative costs.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 28, 2020

Foot Locker plans 20 new power stores and 125 remodels in 2020

The moves are part of a $275 million investment in stores, digital and supply chain.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 28, 2020

Stage Stores' latest planned closures top 200

As its transformation stumbles, sources estimate the retailer has cut up to 100 jobs and is eyeing a footprint nearly 30% smaller than it expected. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 28, 2020

Best Buy posts 12th straight period of comp growth with Q4

The electronics retailer held the line on pricing, but soft demand and coronavirus concerns could make for a slower 2020.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2020

J.C. Penney Q4 sales down 7.7%, to close 'at least' 6 more stores

The retailer logged positive profit and beat analyst expectations for the holiday quarter, but its turnaround still has a long way to go.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2020

Bath & Body Works expansion plans rattle some nerves

L Brands' fourth quarter report revealed few surprises, but some details on its deal to sell a majority of the lingerie business exposed vulnerabilities.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2020

Walmart merges store and online buying after decades of siloed operations

The move to unify buying across the business builds on Walmart's efforts to streamline and strengthen its omnichannel operations.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 27, 2020

Stage Stores cuts staff, closes dozens of stores

Dozens of locations under the Gordmans banner, which the retailer has staked its future on, are closing as the company tries to rein in its finances.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 26, 2020

Home Depot, Lowe's sales boosted by healthy housing market

Both retailers are in transformation mode, placing an emphasis on their digital operations.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 26, 2020

TJX's tear continues as Q4 sales rise 10%

The off-price retailer beat analyst and its own expectations for the quarter, setting the stage for more market share gains in 2020. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 26, 2020

J.C. Penney's chief customer officer steps down

Shawn Gensch was on the job less than a year, and was supposed to be a "vital component" of the executive team CEO Jill Soltau built.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 26, 2020

Forever 21 names new CEO

Daniel Kulle, who worked with rival H&M for over 20 years, will focus on increasing sustainability and digital efforts at the fast fashion retailer.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 26, 2020