Under Armour VP of global brand management departs

Adrienne Lofton led the brand's latest and largest-ever campaign in terms of global reach and investment, and some reports say she's headed for Nike.

By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 1, 2018

Retail execs are getting their best bonuses in years

The fortunes of retail leaders have been buoyed by strong company earnings, but that's being fueled more by tax cuts than by consumer confidence, one analyst warns.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2018

Furniture seller Heritage Home files for bankruptcy

The furniture maker and retailer faced years of declining sales and cash crunches before filing for Chapter 11 with plans to auction off its pieces.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 31, 2018

J.C. Penney staying close to its roots in CEO search

The department store is looking for top exec with apparel merchandising chops and big box experience to lead a turnaround that never seems to end.

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee • July 31, 2018

Ralph Lauren turnaround appears to gain traction in Q1

Analysts warn that, despite improvements, the brand still lacks "on-trend, compelling product" and needs to engage with younger consumers.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2018

WeWork goes to WeMRKT

Coworking conglomerate WeWork's latest move expands its community-oriented approach into retail. But why?

By Lara Ewen • July 31, 2018

Rent-A-Center focuses turnaround on store closures

Closing stores helped push up comp sales and eliminate costs, but most of the company's turnaround will take place under cover of private ownership.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2018

Amazon and other uncertainties are driving M&A

Consumer expectations and Amazon's constant innovation are challenging many retailers and driving acquisitions, according to PwC's latest M&A report.

By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2018

With Supervalu acquisition, UNFI gets a company in transition

The combination will create a new wholesaling entity offering a wide variety of products, but both companies have significant challenges to overcome in order to make the deal work.

By Jeff Wells • July 30, 2018

Walmart reportedly bringing Sprint to 700 stores

The partnership could signal that the mobile company is better off in Walmart's locations than running its own stores.

By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2018

Best Buy's head of US operations set to depart

Shari Ballard, who spent 25 years with the electronics retailer, is credited with helping Best Buy win as rivals collapsed and Amazon gobbled up market share.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2018

Walmart puts Capital One in its wallet with credit card deal

The deal is meant to accelerate the retail giant's efforts to modernize payments and is a major blow to the business of Synchrony, Walmart's previous credit card partner, The Wall Street Journal reported.

By Dan O'Shea • July 27, 2018

GNC turns to private labels for growth amid turnaround

The supplements retailer says its turnaround is making progress despite an uptick in competition in the market.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2018

RadioShack plans 'express' shops in over 100 HobbyTown stores

A new partnership with the hobby and toy retailer harkens back to the days when RadioShack was the go-to retailer for people building their own computers.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2018

Amazon posts largest-ever quarterly profit

In the e-commerce giant's second quarter, net sales rose 39% and the company's non-retail ventures were the main drivers.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2018

UNFI to acquire Supervalu for $2.9B

The move, which follows mounting pressure on the Minnesota-based company, expands UNFI's fresh business and gives it access to new markets.

By Jeff Wells • July 27, 2018

Mattel slashes 2,200 jobs as it adjusts to life after Toys R Us

The toy maker's declines were driven by the demise of Toys R Us, but executives said there's more potential to sell through other retailers.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2018

Under Armour stabilizes in North America

Despite revenue growth of 8% in the most recent quarter, the company has a lot more to do if it's to turn its fortunes around in the sports market.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2018

Nine West, Authentic Brands and the future of apparel retail

Crippled by debt, Nine West went into bankruptcy this year. The company that bought the namesake brand has a flexible model that leaves it hungry for acquisitions. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 25, 2018

Wet Seal relaunches plus collection

A year after being bought out of its second bankruptcy in two years, the SoCal teen apparel brand is attempting to survive as a pure-play online retailer.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2018

Amazon expands Whole Foods delivery to New York, Florida

The retail giant now delivers Whole Foods groceries to Prime members in two dozen cities across the U.S. 

By Alicia Kelso • July 25, 2018

Lululemon steals Sephora exec to fill CEO spot

After Laurent Potdevin's departure in February, the athletics retailer desperately needs a new CEO to reassert the brand's female-focused image.

By Cara Salpini • July 25, 2018

Sephora's innovation 'gathering speed' at LVMH

The conglomerate has had a good year so far, with demand in China setting aside fears of a slowdown in Asia, but the company still holds concerns about the impact of tariffs.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2018

Ivanka Trump brand is folding

Donald Trump may have doomed his daughter's brand when he first announced his presidential bid.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2018

Former Home Depot exec to join Ellison at Lowe's

Joseph McFarland has more than 25 years of retail operations experience, working with Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison at both J.C. Penney and Home Depot.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2018