Belk lays its 130-year legacy on the line

The department store thrived in the South for over a century. Now it's turning to a New York agency to rebrand for a new retail era.

By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2019

Amazon Go store in NYC is the 1st to take cash

The 12th location is taking old-fashioned currency while cities across the country consider bans on cashless stores to protect low-income shoppers.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2019

Office Depot lowers guidance as profits plummet

The retailer's shift to services hit a roadblock in the quarter, and the company is cutting costs to boost income.

By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2019

US Trade Representative confirms 25% tariff hike for Friday

Less than a week's notice on a tariff increase leaves companies with little to no time to adjust their supply chains to mitigate the financial burden.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 8, 2019

Victoria's Secret free to trademark 'first love'

The planned name for a personal care line appears to memorialize last year's skirmish between the lingerie stalwart and online upstart ThirdLove.

By Daphne Howland • May 7, 2019

Walmart to open 100 in-store veterinary clinics

The retailer will also carry prescriptions for pets in its pharmacies and online. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 7, 2019

Study: Macy's most visited website for apparel

J.C. Penney and Nordstrom round out the top three spots in the category for average monthly web traffic, according to SimilarWeb.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 7, 2019

REI sticks with interim CEO for good

After a national search, former COO Eric Artz replaces Jerry Stritzke, who resigned in February over an undisclosed relationship.

By Daphne Howland • May 7, 2019

NYC, suburbs hold lead in troubled retail construction sector

While the decline of brick-and-mortar shopping led to double-digit decreases in the value of retail work under way in many cities, the New York metro region increased 4% last year, per a new report.

By Kathleen Brown • May 7, 2019

LVMH attorney alleges 'sham' sexual harassment investigation

The director of talent at LVMH, Louis Vuitton's parent company, allegedly dismissed the behavior as what "executives do in a French company."

By Lisa Burden • Updated May 8, 2019

HBC looks to sell Lord & Taylor

The iconic American department store chain's value now resides mostly in its property.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2019

Francesca's plans reverse stock split

The move is a bid to boost the retailer's stock price to regain Nasdaq compliance while it works on more fundamental challenges to its business.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2019

Eddie Bauer faces $9.8M tab for data breach

Cybersecurity continues to be an issue for retailers and customers, incurring costs to company reputations and bottom lines.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2019

Trump: Tariffs on $200B Chinese imports will rise to 25% Friday

The president made the announcement in a pair of tweets, indicating he is displeased with the timeline and pace of U.S.-China trade negotiations.

By Shefali Kapadia , Emma Cosgrove • May 6, 2019

Walmart reportedly changing up store management again

The move could be part of an effort to change its workplace culture, and potentially has the added benefit of containing labor costs.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2019

H&M ends print catalog after 39 years

The fast fashion retailer stated that the change is related to its ongoing sustainability goals.

By Kaarin Moore • May 3, 2019

Francesca's to close at least 20 stores this year amid sales plunge

That number could be conservative in light of the apparel retailer's massive 727-store footprint, mostly in malls.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2019

Target, Walmart envision radically different futures for their growing media businesses

The big-box rivals both made their NewFronts debuts this week, but their pitches to advertisers largely reinforced the divide in their audiences and brand positioning.

By Peter Adams • May 3, 2019

Modell's CEO: 'The landlords are rooting for us'

The 130-year-old sporting goods store is aiming for a new lease on life.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2019

Under Armour continues to falter at home

Cost cuts helped the athletic brand's turnaround gain some traction in the first quarter, but it has more to do to woo North American shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2019

Wayfair's loss widens in Q1

While the company's direct retail revenue saw gains in the first quarter, its loss grew more than anticipated.

By Caroline Jansen • May 2, 2019

Ascena founder's son steps down as CEO

As he gives up the position he held for 27 years, David Jaffe also cedes his chairman role, although he remains on the board.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2019

Amazon rebrands Souq

Souq has grown throughout the Middle East since the U.S. e-commerce giant bought it two years ago, and the name change is set to boost that.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2019

Debtwire: Modell's taps real estate adviser to negotiate leases

The sporting goods retailer is also working with other outside firms on strategic alternatives, a revelation that spooked vendors in recent weeks.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2019

Orlando, Florida, mall demo could pave way for $1B mixed-use project

If the developer gets the all-clear, the 46-acre redevelopment of a struggling shopping center could see retail, residential, hotel and office space added.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2019