Marquee Brand's $50M bid for Destination Maternity prevails after canceled auction

The licensing specialist's plan for the apparel retailer would close its remaining 235 locations.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Dec. 11, 2019

Best Buy, Old Navy, Dick's Sporting Goods see foot traffic gains in 2019

The increase in store visits range from modest to notable, according to a study by Placer.ai. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2019

Best Buy launches e-commerce pickup in 175 New York UPS, CVS locations

About 99% of the retailer's customers live in a ZIP code where next-day delivery is available — up from 80% last quarter, CEO Corrie Barry said.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 2, 2019

Abercrombie & Fitch on track despite Q3 misses

Improved merchandise and marketing give the apparel retailer an edge at the holidays, say analysts, who are also pleased with its shrinking footprint.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 27, 2019

Private equity firm counters Baker-led offer for Hudson's Bay Co

Catalyst previously topped an offer from investors hoping to take HBC private, but this time it also filed a complaint with Canadian regulators.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 27, 2019

Allbirds to Amazon: 'Please steal our approach to sustainability'

In a Medium post, the co-founders of the sustainable shoe brand allege that the e-commerce giant copied its designs, but not its sustainable practices.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 27, 2019

Gap Inc. downgraded by S&P

The credit rating agency's assessment of the apparel retailer is harsh and only adds to growing negativity surrounding its planned Old Navy spinoff.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 26, 2019

Is Under Armour's accounting probe a lot of smoke or the start of a fire?

The company insists its sales management practices were "appropriate," but a federal investigation is just getting underway.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 26, 2019

Best Buy's stores are key to its momentum

The retailer is holding its own in a competitive market, thanks to customers' ability to visit physical locations and get help from well-trained staff.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 26, 2019

A.C. Moore to exit retail business, shutter more than 100 stores

Two years ago the crafts retailer was expanding on and offline, but has now ceased all e-commerce and said rival Michael's will take over up to 40 stores.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 26, 2019

Baker group touts HBC take-private bid as 'best and final offer'

The Canadian company, which has endured since fur trading days, is likely to become a privately held enterprise with an uncertain future.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2019

EBay to sell StubHub for over $4B in cash

The company will go to ticket marketplace Viagogo in a deal that is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2020.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 25, 2019

Tiffany stockholders approve LVMH acquisition

The deal is expected to close in mid-2020 and comes at a time when the jeweler could use the conglomerate's deep pockets to further its turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Feb. 5, 2020

The Gap Inc. breakup is on despite Old Navy woes

Many analysts were taken aback by the doubling down on plans for a spinoff, and some say it's a worrisome distraction.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 22, 2019

Ross shrugs off retail's apparel doldrums as comps spike 5%

Traffic and basket sizes drove sales gains. Looking ahead, the off-pricer could benefit from a young audience and opportunities in real estate and inventory.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 22, 2019

Nordstrom beats the odds

The department store defied the narrative established earlier this week by Kohl's and Macy's, though its third quarter did show some signs of weakness.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 22, 2019

Charlotte Russe rapidly expands store fleet

The teen apparel retailer's new brand owner has already opened 135 stores, exceeding earlier predictions, an executive told Retail Dive.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 22, 2019

Will Macy's close more stores?

After a disappointing quarter dragged down by locations in lower-tier malls, CEO Jeff Gennette said the company will look hard at that fleet.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2019

Victoria's Secret sales fall 7.6%, weighing down L Brands

The lingerie brand isn't yet following through on promised changes to merchandise and stores, leaving Bath & Body Works to carry the quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2019

Ascena downgraded by S&P

Analysts with the ratings agency expect the troubled apparel retailer to seek out a debt restructuring deal as it continues to post losses and weak sales. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 21, 2019

Why Brooklinen won't open its first permanent store in SoHo

CEO Rich Fulop says its Brooklyn location is one of "a lot of stores" the brand plans to open. 

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 21, 2019

Target 'crushed it' in Q3 as it beat estimates

Numbers across the board were strong, but perhaps the most impressive was a 10% increase in apparel, where the retailer is grabbing market share. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 20, 2019

Lowe's hit with $53M charge

The charge resulted from a strategic review of its Canadian operations, which includes shuttering 34 underperforming stores in the region.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 20, 2019

Stella & Dot partners with Nordstrom

The move marks the first time the direct-to-consumer business will sell its goods at brick-and-mortar locations.  

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 20, 2019

7 major store closure announcements from 2019 and why they matter

After a lull in 2018, retail shutterings accelerated this year. Bankruptcy liquidations were a major factor, but so were relatively healthy retailers paring their footprints. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 20, 2019