Target poised to be a top e-commerce player in 2020

The retailer's investments are "paying off," while Amazon still commands the lion's share of the market, according to eMarketer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 25, 2020

Macy's beats low expectations for Q4

Sales and profits fell, but not as much as feared, as executives gear up for the retailer's latest attempt to transform in an ailing department store sector.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 25, 2020

Rue21 CEO exits

Interim CEO John Fleming brings with him exec experience from Walmart and Uniqlo, and says the teen apparel retailer is ready for its next stage of growth. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 25, 2020

Modell's to close 19 stores, offer up minority stake

CEO Mitchell Modell said in a statement Monday that the athletics retailer was looking for outside investment to help save the business.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 25, 2020

Guitar Center downgraded as gains fail to reduce debt load

The musical instrument retailer has grown its sales and underlying profitability, but can't shake its leverage, according to Moody's analysts.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 24, 2020

Outdoor Voices cuts jobs as founder Tyler Haney resigns

Haney's exit from the brand comes just days after the company announced she would step down from the CEO role.

By Cara Salpini • Updated Feb. 26, 2020

Next 100: Sephora's head of stores talks expansion

Jeff Gaul shares how the retailer chose its next wave of locations to open and what it was like redesigning Sephora for a smaller format.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 24, 2020

Adidas, Ikea lead on sustainable cotton sourcing

The athletic retailer knocked H&M down from the top spot, according to the latest Sustainable Cotton Ranking, which looked at a group of 77 firms.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 24, 2020

L Brands CEO Les Wexner to step down as private equity takes over Victoria's Secret for $525M

Sycamore Partners' stake takes the lingerie brand private, leaving better-performing Bath & Body Works to prosper on its own.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2020

Sephora 'not moving forward' with Sephora Studio concept

The smaller store format focused on services and a curated assortment. Now, the beauty retailer will focus its footprint elsewhere.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 20, 2020

Pier 1's moment of truth

Any number of things could happen to the retailer at this point: reorganization, a sale, disassembly or liquidation. The coming weeks will determine its fate. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 20, 2020

Christopher & Banks, RTW top S&P list of most vulnerable retailers

Nordstrom edged onto the list, taking the No. 15 slot, as the department store struggles to maintain sales growth.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 20, 2020

New Forever 21 owners in search of a CEO

Authentic Brands Group and mall landlords Simon and Brookfield took over from the retailer's founders Thursday, as fast fashion falters.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2020

Nike's new CEO shuffles C-suite

The athletic brand gets a new COO, CFO, and president of consumer and marketplace to replace two top executives who will retire.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 19, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond lays out $1B turnaround plan

Last week the retailer said holiday comp sales were down 5.4% due in part to foot traffic declines. Now the retailer plans to invest up to $400 million in stores.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 19, 2020

Mattel to reduce SKUs 30% by the end of the year

Simplifying its supply chain, which included factory closures and predictive algorithms for forecasting, resulted in $797 million in 2019 cost savings.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 19, 2020

Macy's downgraded as 'Polaris' strategy begins

Ratings cuts from S&P Global pushed the retailer's debt out of investment grade territory, even as analysts signaled patience with its turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2020

M.M.LaFleur pulls back on plus-size apparel

Plus sizes make up less than 5% of the company's revenue. "We have struggled to find the reach that we had hoped for," said CEO Sarah LaFleur. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 19, 2020

Pier 1 files for Chapter 11

The home goods retailer has already begun looking for buyers to sell itself in bankruptcy.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 18, 2020

Walmart posts 'tepid' Q4 as toys, apparel sales fall short

The retailer missed expectations for sales during the quarter, but executives and analysts still see a strong underlying business. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 18, 2020

Two months into 2020, 6 retailers have named or laid off a CMO

Shuffling in the role comes after a record year of CEO departures, and includes the likes of Gap, Lululemon and Tailored Brands.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 18, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond sells keepsakes site to 1-800-Flowers for $252M

The struggling retailer bought PersonalizationMall.com in 2016 for $190 million. Analysts hailed the sale, and called for even more.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2020

The Body Shop to begin 'open hiring,' skipping background checks

Under the model, job openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis by any applicant who meets basic requirements.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 18, 2020

Former Ascena exec named CEO of Francesca's

Andrew Clarke spent two years at the apparel conglomerate, most recently at Loft, and takes the reins at the retail chain after a tough year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2020

Wayfair lays off 550 employees

The job cuts, which impact about 3% of its global workforce, come as the online home goods retailer struggles to become profitable.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 14, 2020