Ikea to close only US factory, cut 300 jobs

The Swedish furniture retailer will move operations to existing facilities in Europe where production costs are lower.

By Caroline Jansen • July 16, 2019

From Old Navy to Madewell: How sub-brands grow up to eat their parents

Some stores began as a way for retailers to expand their customer base. Then they took over.

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2019

What 5 stats say about Prime Day 2019

With Amazon's fifth-annual sales day underway, Retail Dive took a look at what experts had to say about the event.

By Caroline Jansen • July 15, 2019

Rent-A-Center to acquire Merchants Preferred for $47.5M

The deal accelerates the company's shift in emphasis from physical rental to financial services for people with slim or poor credit profiles.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2019

Barneys reportedly mulls bankruptcy as rent woes take toll

According to multiple outlets, the retailer is exploring its options months after reports that it might downsize its Manhattan flagship. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 15, 2019

Former Payless CEO joins J.C. Penney's board

The one-time chief of the discount shoe retailer led it through a Chapter 11 and now will help steer Penney as it tries to find its way in a punishing market.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 12, 2019

Charming Charlie's pending liquidation a reminder of bankruptcy's limits

The retailer plans to close all 261 stores in bankruptcy after its first trip through Chapter 11 failed to fix its underlying problems.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 12, 2019

Bolt raises $68M to help retailers compete with Amazon

The startup aims to support retailers whose online shopping operations can’t keep up with the e-tailer by offering checkout and fraud detection features.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 12, 2019

Prime Day sales begin early for Alexa users

Amazon revealed that shoppers who own the smart devices have access to select sales on Saturday by asking, "Alexa, what are my deals?"

By Kaarin Moore • July 12, 2019

Williams Sonoma brand chief stepping down

The leadership change comes after recent spats of slow and negative sales growth at the kitchenware and home goods brand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 11, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond to review assets

Following pressure from shareholders in April, interim-CEO Mary Winston laid out a four-part strategic plan that includes reviewing its brand portfolio.

By Caroline Jansen • July 11, 2019

Wet Shave Club takes aim at Harry's, Dollar Shave Club

The direct-to-consumer business is foregoing the subscription trend utilized by other DTC personal care brands by offering a year's supply of razors at once.

By Kaarin Moore • July 11, 2019

Amazon to invest $700M to retrain 100K employees

Programs to reskill current staff will allow the company to gain technical talent without having to fight over a small pool of qualified workers.

By Matt Leonard • July 11, 2019

Crate & Barrel to expand in-store restaurant concept

The first Table at Crate opened in Chicago in July and turned a profit by the second month, according to CEO Neela Montgomery. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated Sept. 17, 2019

Lady Gaga to debut beauty line on Prime Day

Pre-orders for Haus Laboratories begin July 15, and the brand will be sold exclusively through Amazon, the celebrity told Business of Fashion.

By Cara Salpini • July 10, 2019

Levi's sales up 5% as DTC business posts double-digit growth

Sales are on the rise across the denim brand's business, and it plans to expand into new categories and markets while using technology to boost profits. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 10, 2019

Stein Mart faces possible Nasdaq delisting

The company is the latest retailer to struggle to maintain good standing with major stock exchanges.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 9, 2019

Etsy pushes merchants to adopt free shipping

The online marketplace said on Tuesday it will give priority placement in U.S. search results to merchants who adopt the initiative.

By Caroline Jansen • July 9, 2019

Amazon can be held liable for Marketplace sales, court rules

Federal judges cleared the path for a liability lawsuit to proceed against the e-commerce giant over a product sold by a third-party vendor. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 9, 2019

EBay announces summer outlet store

The marketplace promises 70% off major brands to coincide with competitor Amazon's Prime Day sales.

By Lisa Rowan • July 9, 2019

Target heads to campus with more small-format stores

The retailer will open three additional locations near universities that offer grab-and-go food items, household essentials and school supplies.

By Jessica Dumont • July 9, 2019

VF Corp names new head of Dickie's brand

The apparel and footwear company tapped Denny Bruce — who has worked at Skullcandy, Vans and Burton Snowboards — to run the workwear brand. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 8, 2019

Bloomberg: Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike in Minnesota

The stoppage would fall on the first day of the sales event and follow walk-outs at the same facility in recent months as workers press for better conditions. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated July 8, 2019

Hudson’s Bay launches iOS shopping app

The bilingual app lets in-store shoppers scan product barcodes to search for additional styles and sizes and see more detailed product descriptions. 

By Robert Williams • July 8, 2019

Retail group urges antitrust scrutiny of Amazon, Google

The Retail Industry Leaders Association, which represents Walmart and Target among others, voiced concern about control over product search.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 3, 2019