Facebook buys visual shopping startup GrokStyle

The startup's focus on artificial intelligence solutions for retailers could boost the social network’s e-commerce ambitions.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 11, 2019

Walmart unveils online furniture brand MoDRN

The move plays into the trend of major retailers expanding home goods offerings and displays the retail giant's growing emphasis on e-commerce.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 11, 2019

L'Occitane commits to 100% sustainable plastics

The beauty retailer signed a multi-year agreement with Loop Industries to further its use of recycled plastic in packaging.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 11, 2019

Walmart's Allswell brand launches Tiny Home tour

The retail giant's premium bedding brand, which debuted online only last year, is taking a shoppable store on wheels. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2019

Post Toys R Us, Mattel and Hasbro on different paths

Net sales fell further at Hasbro, but both toymakers face other challenges in a market with negative growth.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2019

Rebag to open 30 brick-and-mortar stores

The handbag resale startup on Thursday received a $25 million investment and will use it to fuel an ambitious expansion.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2019

Sears back in Eddie Lampert's hands

A bankruptcy judge approved ESL's $5.2 billion bid to keep roughly 425 stores and 45,000 employees.

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Feb. 12, 2019

Shopko announces 139 more store closures

The Wisconsin-based retailer will also relocate approximately 50 of its optical centers to become freestanding locations.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 8, 2019

Foot Locker injects $100M into sneaker company GOAT Group

The play comes just a month after the footwear retailer invested $3 million in kids shoe startup Super Heroic.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 7, 2019

Tapestry stumbles on path to luxury power

The apparel and handbag company failed to offer compelling goods, even during the high-spending holiday period.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2019

QVC launches mobile app with shoppable video, unveils new logo

The multi-channel retailer places a bet on technology while launching a new brand identity.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 7, 2019

By Humankind raises $4M, aims to reduce plastic waste

The personal care products company uses a subscription model to stop the cycle of single-use plastic consumption.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 7, 2019

NRF: Retail sales this year could exceed $3.8T

But other economists have a less sanguine view of economic growth and consumer sentiment this year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2019

The store of the future depends on employees

When retailers talk about new concepts, they often focus on what they mean for customers. But where does the store associate fit in?

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 7, 2019

J.C. Penney pulls appliances, furniture from US stores

The move comes just three years after then-CEO Marvin Ellison re-introduced the category, which the retailer had ditched decades before.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 7, 2019

Things Remembered keeps brand name in Ch. 11 buyout

Enesco, a global distributor of tchotchkes through third-party businesses, is taking over the mall-based retailer for an undisclosed amount.

By Daphne Howland • Updated March 11, 2019

Michael Kors drags down Capri

Plans for the revamp and integration of Versace are being complicated by a slow recovery at the company's flagship brand.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2019

The Container Store takes a hit after weak holiday numbers

The retailer is shifting its focus to its custom closet sales, which continued to perform well in the quarter.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 6, 2019

Apple Retail Chief Angela Ahrendts to leave the company

In the last five years, the exec has led a bold brick-and-mortar expansion predicated on the company's luxury stance.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2019

New Neiman Marcus execs to focus on customer experience

Innovation has slipped from the upscale department store's grasp as it operates under crushing debt.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2019

Saks flagship triples handbag selling space

The upscale department store is depending on exclusivity and personalization to bypass weakness in the segment.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2019

What will Sears look like on the other side of bankruptcy?

ESL Investments announced Monday that it has completed the $5.2 billion acquisition of the iconic retailer.

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Feb. 12, 2019

How DTC brands see the purpose of stores

For three digitally native brands, brick-and-mortar locations are for consumer education — and more.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 6, 2019

Walmart, Target, 100+ others saved $19.3B through sustainability

Procurement managers of major corporations can exert influence upstream to meet climate goals, but engaging with suppliers remains fairly uncommon. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 6, 2019

Joann names new CEO

With a promising turnaround in place, there's little reason to shake up the retailer's leadership, so interim chief Wade Miquelon will remain.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2019