Walmart adds nearly 4K robots to stores

More retailers are adding machines to their workforces as automation gains traction.

By Caroline Jansen • April 10, 2019

Walgreens to bring primary care clinics to Houston stores

The effort comes as CVS ramps up its efforts to create health hubs after the retail giant bought Aetna. 

By Rebecca Pifer • April 10, 2019

REI expands gear rental to 115 stores

Skis, snowboards and camping kits are among additions to the program as the outdoor retailer looks to further its efforts in rental, used and trade-in gear.

By Cara Salpini • April 10, 2019

Macy's debuts 'Story' in 36 stores nationwide

The department store is leveraging its scale, often criticized by analysts, to expand the retail concept it acquired a year ago.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2019

How Bonobos became the 'DNVB college'

An entrepreneurial culture has sparked many employees to launch their own businesses or leave to grow other brands, but CEO Micky Onvural hopes to woo them back down the road.

By Corinne Ruff • April 10, 2019

75K stores could shutter by 2026

Expect more store closures as retail sales growth slows and e-commerce takes a greater share, according to a note from UBS analysts.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2019

Guitar Center taps Banana Republic vet to lead Music & Arts brand

Jeff Gottlieb will oversee a unit that conducts sales and rentals to schools and students.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2019

Lessons learned from a trip to Neiman Marcus' Dallas flagship

Bringing shoppers into stores and converting browsers into buyers is all about being more human in an increasingly inhuman world, writes retail consultant Bob Phibbs.

By Bob Phibbs • April 9, 2019

Fred's reportedly hires financial adviser

The discounter has tapped a restructuring firm and may close stores, though bankruptcy isn’t imminent, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2019

Retail leads in job cuts as employment holds steady

The economy is still adding jobs, but employment and wage growth are both slowing, and that could be bad news for retailers.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2019

Roberto Cavalli files Chapter 7

The luxury fashion house closed all U.S. stores at the end of March and stated in court documents that it is no longer able to operate.

By Kaarin Moore • Updated April 8, 2019

Target announces June wage hike to $13 an hour

The incremental bump is part of the retailer's plan to reach a $15 minimum wage by 2020. 

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2019

A.T. Kearney bullish on M&A in CPG, retail spaces in 2019

A survey of more than 100 C-level executives found 88% expected deal-making to be "equal or better than 2018 levels" due partly to falling asset prices and a search for growth.

By Christopher Doering • April 5, 2019

CVS extends same-day Rx delivery to 6K stores

Increasing home delivery options could be a huge advantage for the drugstore retailer against rivals like Walgreens and even Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2019

Kay, Jared owner to shutter 150 stores

Signet, which also runs several other jewelry banners, closed 262 stores last year and promised continued aggressiveness in reducing its footprint.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2019

Sears opening stores for a change

The retailer's comeback is based on locations with smaller square footage.

By Daphne Howland • Updated April 4, 2019

Katie Finnegan to depart Walmart's Store No. 8

The founder of Walmart's incubation arm, and CEO of Spatialand, will leave the company on June 7.

By Kaarin Moore • April 4, 2019

Walmart rolls out new baby registry experience

The company is placing personalization and its mobile app at the forefront of the process.

By Caroline Jansen • April 4, 2019

Ascena debuts cross-brand loyalty program

Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Ann Taylor Factory and LOFT Outlet are letting customers, including those without a store card, earn points across banners.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2019

Dick's Sporting Goods pays $2.9M to settle unpaid security check suit

California law defines "hours worked" as time during which an employee is subject to an employer's control, the court said.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 4, 2019

Amazon partnership delivering returns for Kohl's

Providing a service to Amazon customers may be bringing sales and shoppers to Kohl's stores, according to Earnest Research.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2019

ABG grabs Volcom from Kering

The brand marketing conglomerate sees great potential in the export of American skate, surf and snow culture to a wider international audience.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2019

HBC boosts profits as store comps decline

The Canadian department store company is banking on its best performer, American luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue, to continue to lead its growth.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2019

GameStop lost $673M last year

The gaming segment is in the midst of a shift that is forcing major changes to the retailer's operations.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2019

Madewell names 1st CEO

Libby Wadle has led the brand as president for two years and has been at parent brand J. Crew in various roles since 2004.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2019