Party City fills CFO slot with retail vet as it tries to rebound from sluggish 2019

Todd Vogensen, currently CFO of Chico's, will be tasked with helping the party goods chain improve its bottom line after a year of declining sales. 

By Jane Thier • Jan. 12, 2020

Pier 1 downgraded by Moody's

Just days ago the retailer signaled it could close nearly half its store fleet, though analysts question whether that's enough to stem losses.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 10, 2020

PVH completes sale of Speedo North America for $170M

Pentland Group will now operate the Speedo business worldwide.

By Daphne Howland , Kaarin Moore • Updated April 7, 2020

Target launches private label activewear line

The mass merchant touted the "All in Motion" brand's prices, inclusive sizing and sustainable fabrics as it takes aim at the sportswear market.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 10, 2020

WWD: Amazon to sell luxury fashion

The high-end platform would provide a level of control not usually granted to brands, and would be a departure for the e-commerce giant.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond to delay closure of 20 stores

After reporting "unsatisfactory" third quarter results, the troubled retailer withdrew its full-year outlook. 

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 9, 2020

Holiday sales by the numbers: Target same-store sales up 1.4%, miss estimates

The retailer's overall sales were dragged down by comp declines in electronics and home, while toys — an important category in the period — remained flat.

By Ben Unglesbee , Daphne Howland • Updated Jan. 16, 2020

Lululemon names Nike veteran first chief brand officer

Nikki Neuburger spent 14 years at the global sportswear giant and oversaw the Nike Membership division, among other things.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 9, 2020

P&G snaps up women's shaving disruptor Billie

The CPG giant wants to invigorate its grooming business by combining consumer insights, digital capabilities and innovation with another DTC buy.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 9, 2020

Court rules Walmart must pay drivers $54.6M for layover, break time

The drivers filed a class-action suit seeking back pay for time spent in layover, on break or in inspections.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 9, 2020

Ex-Taco Bell brand chief Marisa Thalberg lands at Lowe's

In a statement, the retailer's CEO, Marvin Ellison, called out Thalberg's expertise in building "culturally resonant brands."

By Peter Adams • Jan. 8, 2020

Walgreens centers strategy on cost cuts

The drugstore's problem lies in outdated stores, where its greatest retail strength, beauty, underperformed against the wider market.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2020

Kohl's shares downgraded by Cowen as it faces sales, margin pressures

The department store has plenty working in its favor but plays in a troubled sector and needs to find ways to win over younger shoppers, analysts say. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 8, 2020

West Elm partners with DTC plant brand Bloomscape

The collaboration marks the direct-to-consumer company's first with a major retailer and follows a late 2019 Series A funding round of $7.5 million.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 8, 2020

Macy's says it will close 29 stores

While its holiday sales decline wasn't as steep as feared, the department store is once again reducing its fleet.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2020

Pier 1 to close up to 450 locations

The decision to reduce its footprint by nearly half follows a report the retailer is cutting corporate staff by 40% and has drafted a bankruptcy plan.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 7, 2020

Placer.ai: Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS and Ulta poised to win in 2020

Some of the strongest players in their sectors could make even more gains, while the industry watches to see if Bed Bath & Beyond can turn itself around. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 7, 2020

Avon names new CEO

The appointment of Angela Cretu, who has been with the company for more than 20 years, comes as Natura closed a deal to acquire the cosmetics brand.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 7, 2020

Forever 21 relaunches international e-commerce

In partnership with cross-border e-commerce platform Global-e, the bankrupt fast-fashion retailer aims to capture sales after closing most overseas stores.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond strikes real estate deal worth $250M

The proceeds from the sale-leaseback transaction will be used in part to repay a portion of the retailer's $1.5 billion worth of debt.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 6, 2020

HBC shareholders overwhelmingly approve take-private deal

The Canadian retailer will exit the Toronto exchange in early March and attempt a turnaround out of the public sphere.

By Ben Unglesbee , Daphne Howland • Updated Feb. 28, 2020

Ikea ends US sales on Amazon

The Swedish furniture retailer is among the latest to exit the marketplace, following Nike's recent departure from the platform.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 6, 2020

Nordstrom rises as JP Morgan boosts stock target

The retailer is showing how Local stores and other inventory strategies are differentiating it from its department store peers.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2020

Lowe's to hire more than 53K this spring

The announcement comes just months after the retailer reportedly told "thousands" of store-level workers it was eliminating their positions.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 3, 2020

Retailers led job cuts in 2019

December's downsizing decreased, however, thanks to a "wait and see" approach going into 2020, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 3, 2020