Alibaba brings e-commerce platform to US businesses

As the Chinese e-commerce giant chases Amazon into the B2B market, it hopes to connect U.S. suppliers to the world.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 23, 2019

Etsy to acquire music gear marketplace Reverb for $275M

The startup will continue to operate separately, but the deal represents nice synergies for each, according to the companies.

By Daphne Howland • July 23, 2019

Warehouse tech glitches cause $25M disruption for Asos

The problems slashed the inventory available to customers, taking a bite out of sales and margins. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 23, 2019

Amazon plans to open more Go stores in Chicago, Seattle

The new locations are an indicator of the e-commerce giant’s brick-and-mortar expansion strategy.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2019

GNC to shutter up to 900 stores

The closures will be mostly in malls as the supplements retailer continues to cut costs, which boosted operating income in the second quarter.

By Daphne Howland • July 23, 2019

EBay announces new technology chief

Along with the promotion of a longtime veteran to CTO, the company revealed other new hires, including alumni of Amazon, Twitter and Yahoo.

By Lisa Rowan • July 23, 2019

Hollister's Gilly Hicks makes a comeback

As Abercrombie & Fitch Co. scaled back its lingerie brand in recent years, rival American Eagle and a slew of pure-plays took on Victoria's Secret.

By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2019

EBay buys minority stake in Paytm Mall

The investment gives the marketplace access to an audience of more than 450 million customers.

By Lisa Rowan • July 22, 2019

Back-to-school spending expected to reach record highs

While college shoppers plan to do most of their shopping online, the NRF found consumers as a whole aren't ruling out brick and mortar yet.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 22, 2019

Walmart restructures supply chain team in omnichannel push

The change brings distribution, fulfillment and transportation under one umbrella in the latest push to integrate digital and store operations.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 22, 2019

Chewy narrows loss after IPO debut

The pet e-tailer reported net sales rose 45% to $1.1 billion in its first earnings release as a public company.

By Caroline Jansen • July 19, 2019

WSJ: Amazon entices sellers to part with brands for as low as $10K

In exchange for increased visibility and other perks, businesses reportedly agree to be acquired at the e-commerce giant's discretion.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2019

J.C. Penney says it has not hired bankruptcy advisers

The struggling retailer is moving to protect a long-running turnaround and avoid bankruptcy, according to earlier press reports.

By Daphne Howland • Updated July 19, 2019

Saks Fifth Avenue opens new men's shoe space at its NYC flagship

The revamped area furthers Hudson's Bay Co.'s hopes that the $250 million renovation of its luxury department store might be a lifeline.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2019

Nordstrom faces backlash over Anniversary Sale early access

Tiered loyalty programs have emerged as a way to meaningfully reward customers. But there's confusion about Nordy Club's perks before the highly anticipated event officially begins.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2019

EBay may put up StubHub and Classifieds for sale

Unloading either business could challenge its already weaker marketplace, though analysts expressed confidence in those core operations.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2019

Tru Kids, b8ta to open 2 Toys R Us stores in time for the holidays

The defunct toy retailer is making a comeback through a joint venture that will focus stores around experience and generate revenue from vendor fees.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 18, 2019

Chico's-owned Soma to sell fit tech bra through b8ta

In addition to offering its "SOMAINNOFIT" bra in the retail concept's stores, the intimates brand also announced an expanded partnership with QVC.

By Caroline Jansen • July 18, 2019

Former Petco CEO named president of Party City

Brad Weston also previously served as the chief merchandising officer at Dick's Sporting Goods. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2019

Why M&A deal values dropped so dramatically in 2018

Legacy players are under attack, and incumbents are starting to reexamine portfolios, write A.T. Kearney's Bahige El-Rayes and Alexandre Terseleer.

By Bahige El-Rayes and Alexandre Terseleer • July 18, 2019

Kohl's kicks off holiday hiring in July

The retailer is also staffing five new stores and a planned 3,000 additional associates to help with customer service and omnichannel functions. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 17, 2019

Anne Klein sold to PE-backed firm

The brand is one of those left over from Nine West Holdings after Authentic Brands Group bought its namesake last year.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2019

Claire's hires Party City exec as CEO

Ryan Vero takes over the teen accessories retailer as it looks to move beyond its Chapter 11 last year. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 17, 2019

Retail sales soar in June

The upbeat results are poised to continue, especially for discounters, analysts said.

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2019

Target brings in Facebook vet to lead tech ops

Hari Govind will oversee cloud computing, network connectivity and operations for technology throughout the retailer's business. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 16, 2019