Farfetch acquires Stadium Goods for $250M

Stadium Goods' short stint on the luxury marketplace was enough to sell Farfetch Founder José Neves on its long-term potential.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 13, 2018

Amazon opens first small-format Go store

The e-commerce giant has evolved its Go model to include compact stores for office buildings and hospitals.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 13, 2018

Instacart and Whole Foods part ways

The end of the five-year deal has been expected since Amazon bought the specialty grocer.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 13, 2018

Kroger buys pharmacy records from 42 Shopko stores

The announcement comes on the heels of Shopko's decision to close 39 stores.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 12, 2018

REI expands gear rental program with more ahead

For now, the outdoors retailer has opened up its rental program to include snowshoes, but more locations and products are slated for 2019.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 12, 2018

Aerie comps soar 32%

The lingerie brand could be taking share from segment giant Victoria's Secret, but an inventory pileup at American Eagle could spell trouble, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2018

P&G buys disruptive marketer Walker & Company

The startup, which owns grooming brands Bevel and Form, looks to tap into the CPG giant's resources, while P&G can expand its multicultural offerings.

By Peter Adams • Dec. 12, 2018

Stitch Fix active client count rises 22%

Company executive Meredith Dunn is also leaving, and the retailer disappointed Wall Street with smaller active client growth.

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 11, 2018

DSW's new loyalty program stoking sales

The footwear retailer is being underestimated, according to analysts.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2018

Amazon to charge third-party sellers for safety violations

The new fines are aimed at merchandise sold by third parties but shipped by Amazon after an uptick in safety incidents involving third-party sellers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 11, 2018

WSJ: Under Armour fires 2 execs after internal review

Unnamed sources told the Journal the executives were in CEO Kevin Plank's "inner circle" and spent marketing funds on gifts for athletes and nights out.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 11, 2018

Ascena's Justice brand posts 12% comps rise

But a turnaround planned for the conglomerate's plus-size Lane Bryant retailer could prove difficult in an era of inclusive sizing at mainstream rivals.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2018

Neiman Marcus countersues Marble Ridge

In a recent lawsuit alleging the "fraudulent transfer" of MyTheresa, the debtholder paints a picture of a retailer teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. Neiman fired back Friday at what it claims are "false statements."

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Dec. 17, 2018

Calvin Klein adopts digital-first approach, leaving print ads behind

The brand plans to post more frequently on its social media platforms, work with more micro-influencers and host local activations.

By Erica Sweeney • Dec. 11, 2018

Do Shinola hotels have room to grow?

The watch brand enters the hospitality space with a new Detroit hotel opening in 2019.

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 10, 2018

Small-format stores and rising rents are reshaping urban retail

The 11 North American cities looked at by commercial real estate firm JLL are hardly typical, but they do serve as barometers, according to a new report.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2018

Michaels boosts top line as tariffs loom

But the retailer isn't benefiting much from growing spending on arts and crafts, and operating income took a hit in the third quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2018

Foot Locker, Skechers among lowest-scoring brands on forced labor

Apparel supply chains are known for being opaque and complex, requiring brands to have insight and visibility into their suppliers' operations. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 7, 2018

Walmart debuts tech accessories private label, Motile

The line appears to be a competitive move against Target's tech accessories private label, Heyday, which rolled out this summer.  

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 7, 2018

Lululemon expands test for 1st loyalty program

An annual membership for the pilot currently costs $128, though the company noted plans to increase the cost before rolling it out further.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 7, 2018

CNBC: Untuckit seeks deal topping $600M valuation

The men's shirt company is in growth mode and has tapped Morgan Stanley in its quest for more funding.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2018

Walmart adds Art.com to stable of digital-first brands

The big-box retailer said it sees wall decor, a $10 billion market, as key to winning the home category.

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 7, 2018

Nine West asks court for $22M amid ongoing lender strife

Objections from lenders have left the footwear and apparel company with a longer bankruptcy timeline and the need for additional financing.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2018

Ulta slows openings on 'increased confidence' in stores

Since 2012, the beauty retailer has opened over 100 stores per year, but strong performance has led Ulta to pull back on the growth of its footprint.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 7, 2018

Bloomberg: Shopko mulling bankruptcy filing

Efforts to shop itself around are failing to pan out for the private equity-owned rural chain.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2018