J.C. Penney taps former Joann chief as CEO

After a shakeup in executive staff, the department store has turned to merchandising veteran Jill Soltau to lead it out of the doldrums.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2018

Ross to settle $4.9M lawsuit over 'deceptive' price tags

It's getting harder for off-price retailers to stock big name brands, making "compare to" pricing fraught.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2018

How big is Amazon's wage increase?

The e-commerce giant has previously been criticized for poor working conditions and low wages, but its hourly pay is now above even Costco's.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2018

Walmart buys Eloquii for undisclosed amount

The deal is expected to close within the quarter, according to company materials provided to Retail Dive.

By Corinne Ruff • Updated Oct. 2, 2018

Amazon to boost minimum wage to $15 an hour for all employees

The announcement impacts all of the company's full-time, part-time, seasonal and temporary employees in the U.S., including those hired by agencies.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 2, 2018

Birkenstock opens first US store in NYC's SoHo

The new store demonstrates the enduring appeal of New York's historic shopping district in particular and of brick-and-mortar locations in general.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2018

Stitch Fix expands to the UK, faces 'slight hiccup' at home

Shares of the online apparel box service fell more than 20% after earnings fell short of Wall Street's estimates.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2018

Toys R Us owners announce $20M employee fund

The move follows months of activists' efforts to win severance for the toy retailer's employees let go after Toys R Us liquidated its stores in bankruptcy.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Nov. 21, 2018

Target private label collection spotlights women leaders

The company's latest partnership features Vital Voices, a non-profit organization that promotes the work of female leaders.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 1, 2018

Michaels expanding toy assortment

The crafts retailer joins several others in working to fill a void opened by the collapse of Toys R Us.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2018

Chanel acquires British swim brand Orlebar Brown

The luxury brand, which is in the midst of streamlining operations, is tapping a digital success story to fuel synergies and expansions.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2018

The faultlines in retail real estate

The American retail landscape is different now: malls are losing anchors and big boxes are in decline. But e-commerce is hardly the only reason.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2018

NAFTA negotiators strike a new deal

Retail trade groups are applauding the new agreement, which the U.S., Mexico and Canada are expected to sign in late November.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 1, 2018

Rite Aid posts $352.3M loss

While the loss of income surprised analysts, the drug store retailer made progress on sales as it tries to find a path alone following two failed mergers. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2018

J.C. Penney hires its 2nd interim CFO in a month

The retailer named Michael Fung as its new temporary finance chief as it grapples with around $4 billion of debt and a cloud of uncertainty.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Oct. 30, 2018

Nordstrom expanding 'Local' stores

The department store's Local concept, like Bonobos's Guideshops, has transformed the problem of showrooming into an advantage.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2018

Belk unveils private-label beauty brand

The regional department store joins rivals in working to recapture share in a market that has moved to specialty players.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2018

Kohl's to launch home collection with HGTV's Scott twins

The department store has cleaned up its stores and differentiated its merchandise of late, boosting revenue and margins in the process.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2018

Inside the J. Crew-Universal Standard collaboration

This summer, the iconic American brand partnered with a startup to expand its sizing — and executives say it's already paying off.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 27, 2018

Amazon opens '4-star' store in New York City

The new store will be a test of the e-commerce giant's ability to connect with customers through brick and mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2018

Purple wakes up to a new CEO

The mattress startup faces fierce competition in a disrupted market increasingly being captured by Casper.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2018

Bed Bath & Beyond falls behind with 'grim' results

Executives called for patience amid a turnaround that isn't showing much sign of gaining traction, despite a strong consumer economy.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2018

Will Nike kick up sales on Jet.com?

After a successful pilot selling on Amazon last year, the athletics brand will soon debut on Walmart's more urban, millennial-focused marketplace.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 26, 2018

Under Armour names new chief marketing officer

Alessandro de Pestel, the new CMO, also has extensive experience in fashion with brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Dior Parfums and Omega Watches. 

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 26, 2018

Dov Charney ordered to pay $19.5M over American Apparel suit

The brand's founder says he's focused on running Los Angeles Apparel, along with other litigation around his previous company.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2018