J.C. Penney wrestles again with inventory, and loses

The retailer's losses widened and comps barely budged in another lackluster quarter, but executives say they are taking a more focused approach to stocking stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 16, 2018

Kohl's brings Amazon returns to 21 more stores

The unlikely partnership has turned out to be a boon for Kohl's, and makes the expensive problem of online returns much more efficient for Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2018

How Walmart rebranded development as an employee benefit

Learning is no longer optional; it's a must-have component of the employee value proposition.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 16, 2018

Walmart taps Ellen DeGeneres for new fashion line

The collections from EV1, which stands for "everyone," is meant to be both inclusive and adorable, the talk show host said.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2018

Sears CEO offers $400M to buy Kenmore

Through his hedge fund, Eddie Lampert made a formal proposal for the appliance brand and the home improvement unit of the Home Services division, which could bring in cash to the ailing retailer and expand the brand's reach. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 15, 2018

Macy's rebound slows in second quarter

The department store's second quarter isn't quite as bad as it looks, but many stores still lack investment, which could lead to more closures.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2018

Why a lawsuit against Nike could change everything — or nothing

The athletics retailer has been in the spotlight since March for sexual misconduct allegations, but having a strong brand could protect it from any lasting damage.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 15, 2018

Destination Maternity loses CFO amid executive turmoil

The struggling apparel retailer has had trouble keeping executives around, with a revolving door in the CEO spot and a tough turnaround underway.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2018

July retail sales rose 0.6%

But household debt is on the rise, spelling trouble for consumer spending, according to a report from the New York Fed.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2018

Office Depot tests co-working space in 'Workonomy' expansion

Business services are now front and center for Office Depot and rival Staples as office supplies sales recede.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2018

Kate Spade begins to pay off for Tapestry

The repositioning of the Kate Spade brand follows in the successful footsteps of the company's Coach renaissance.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2018

Home Depot rebounds from dampened spring sales

The home improvement retailer is at the mercy of various external forces, but its advantage is that it remains top of mind for consumers.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2018

Is there life after VF Corp for Lee and Wrangler?

With high-performance athleisure on the rise, spinning off a sluggish denim business seems like an obvious move. But the company may be missing an opportunity for innovation.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2018

Nike's female employees are 'devalued and demeaned,' new lawsuit claims

Two former employees have filed a suit saying they were paid less than male counterparts and that sexual harassment claims were ignored or mishandled.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 13, 2018

BCBG opens concept in Soho a year after exiting bankruptcy

Marquee Brands bought most of the brand's assets out of bankruptcy for an undisclosed amount just over a year ago.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2018

NRF raises 2018 retail sales forecast

The trade group, however, warned that tariffs could upend benefits that higher wages and a strong job market have delivered so far this year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2018

10 Amazon myths examined

The e-commerce giant has a reputation as the retail bogeyman, but which tales are true and which ones are exaggerated?

By Corinne Ruff , Ben Unglesbee , Laura Heller , Cara Salpini • Updated Aug. 15, 2018

Coworking spaces may be the answer to retailers' foot traffic problem

Flexible coworking spaces will grow to 30% of all office stock by 2030, according to a new report from commercial real estate firm JLL.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2018

VF to spin off denim business

The brand conglomerate continues to pull various levers to respond to intense pressure to right its portfolio for optimal growth.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2018

JCP fills baby store void with 500 shops

The struggling retailer said that locations for the shop-in-shops were picked because most are near a specialty baby retailer that recently closed, presumably Babies R Us.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 10, 2018

Adidas climbs higher as Nike comeback looms

Revenues at the athletics retailer rose 12% after a strong performance at the World Cup.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2018

Bark hoping for a bite at Urban Outfitters

The pet supplies retailer inks its second partnership with a national brick-and-mortar retailer, a year after tying up with Target.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2018

Samuels Jewelers seeks liquidation

Despite hopes for a sale that could have kept the business going, the 125-year-old jeweler asked the court to convert its Chapter 11 status into a Chapter 7.

By Daphne Howland • Updated March 14, 2019

Aldi gets fresher, expanding organic and convenient assortment

As its growth initiative continues, 20% of the hard discounter's product assortment will be new, featuring items like meal starters, grab-and-go drinks and marinated meats.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2018

Iconix brand conglomerate reviewing debt

The brand's portfolio is vulnerable to the whims and fortunes of its partners and recent retailer moves have helped send shares to under a dollar.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2018