Retail hiring fell 8.1% in 2018

The shift is particularly noteworthy because the industry has struggled with recruiting and retention efforts of late.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2019

Amazon makes garage parcel deliveries available

The release of Key for Garage is the company's latest effort to fight back against porch pirates and ensure deliveries end up in the right hands. 

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

All Kohl's stores to take Amazon returns

The 2-year-old pilot will become standard practice in July, and brings benefits to both retailers and their customers.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2019

Torrid withdraws IPO plans

Plus apparel is getting renewed attention from disruptors and traditional brands alike, and that may be pressuring the private equity-owned retailer.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2019

Walmart rewards supplier emission cuts

Suppliers for the retailer have avoided 3.46 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions as part of Project Gigaton China.

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

The downward spiral of Francesca's

The boutique retailer has reported double digit comps declines for five straight quarters, with a sixth projected, and has around $14 million in cash left.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019

Target unveils green, affordable household product brand

"Everspring" takes a note from startup Brandless for affordable goods, and furthers the retailer's private label efforts.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019

Sears says Lampert stripped company 'of billions of dollars of assets'

Several analysts have made observations along the same lines for years, but ESL on Monday “vigorously” disputed the claims.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond shakes up board amid activist pressure

But the investor group responded saying the retailer's actions still weren't enough, pointing to the fact that the current CEO remains in his role.

By Caroline Jansen • Updated April 22, 2019

Under Armour head of North America to depart

Jason LaRose has been the president of that division since 2016, and has worked at the athletics retailer in various roles since 2013.

By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2019

Amazon, Walmart join online SNAP pilot

The USDA program, which has launched in New York state, will bring the convenience of online grocery shopping to millions of benefit recipients. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 22, 2019

Conversational Commerce: How one digitally native brand baked sustainability into its DNA

An environmental focus doesn't have to come at the cost of profitability, says Grove Collaborative CEO Stu Landesberg.

By Corinne Ruff • April 22, 2019

True blue: Denim has to change to save the planet

The classic American blue jean may be the world's most beloved fabric, and innovations are helping produce it more sustainably.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019

March sales surge 1.7%

Most segments, including many that had declines last month, bounced back from February, according to the latest monthly retail sales report from the Commerce Department.

By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2019

Amazon China marketplace is shutting down

The e-commerce giant opened a digital store on Alibaba's Tmall in 2015, suggesting the company would eventually wind down sales operations, according to analysts.

By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2019

Pier 1 appoints interim CFO amid growing financial loss

Deborah Rieger-Paganis, with 30 years of experience improving retailers' finances, replaces Nancy Walsh. But will that be enough?

By Caroline Jansen • April 18, 2019

Consumer confidence may be hitting a peak

Americans remain among the most confident consumers in the world, but there are some signs of softening here, too.

By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2019

Aldi and Kohl's set to benefit from combo stores, report says

More than three-quarters of shoppers polled by Field Agent said they’d very likely shop at both stores in the same trip.

By Lauren Manning • April 18, 2019

Neiman Marcus takes minority stake in resale site Fashionphile

The department store is investing in the e-commerce company in an effort to reach "younger shoppers ahead of their peak spending years." 

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2019

New Sears to acquire Hometown

Reuniting with the unit that was spun off in 2012 would add 617 stores to Sears' reach and make it the third-largest appliance retailer.

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee • Updated June 3, 2019

Wayfair boosted orders over 300% during Way Day

However, compared to results from the company's sales holiday last year, the numbers were less stellar.

By Caroline Jansen • April 17, 2019

Best Buy, Target jump into at-home medical device market

The partnerships give both medical device companies an opportunity to reach a broader audience through mass merchant retailers, and tightens the relationship between healthcare and retail.

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2019

Destination Maternity margins shrink

The retailer is chipping away at inventory and doesn't want to flood the market with under-priced merchandise as it tries to move sales.

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2019

REI paddles deeper into watersports

Just days after announcing an expansion of its rental program, the retailer is adding paddleboards and kayaks to the list of rentable gear.

By Cara Salpini • April 15, 2019

Best Buy names new CEO

Corie Barry, the company's current chief financial and strategic transformation officer, will take on the position, effective June 11.

By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2019