Best Buy to close nearly 260 stand-alone mobile stores

As the electronics retailer winds down its mobile store fleet, it posted a massive sales rise at mainline stores.

By Daphne Howland • March 1, 2018

Kohl's brings Aldi to some stores as it makes 'sharp leap' in sales

The discount department store has added brands and tightened costs, making for a solid holiday performance. The only question is: Can Kohl's keep it up?

By Ben Unglesbee • March 1, 2018

Stitch Fix adds intimates to subscription box offer

The pure-play e-commerce company is under pressure to elevate lower-priced clothing, and intimates are an excellent place to start, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • March 1, 2018

How Target is building a digital future

From acquisitions to brand introductions, the retailer is building an online strategy that hinges on stores and is finally paying off, an executive said at the eTail West conference Wednesday.

By Laura Heller • March 1, 2018

Office Depot's B2B push shows favorable signs, but sales stall

The office supplies retailer is revamping its approach to cater to medium and small businesses, CEO Gerry Smith said on Wednesday.

By Daphne Howland • March 1, 2018

Walmart limits gun purchases to 21 and older

The retailer joins Dick's Sporting Goods and Kroger in self imposing gun control after the Florida high school shooting last month.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2018

Lowe's sales fall nearly 2%, but it remains in a 'good position'

Even the opportunities from a robust housing market and the generally healthy economy are flowing mostly to Lowe's more successful rival, The Home Depot.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2018

Toys R Us' UK unit begins liquidation

The British arm of the toy retailer couldn't find a buyer — and has begun an "orderly" unwinding process, according to the BBC. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 28, 2018

Walmart's apparel push is just beginning

The company is focused on improving customer experience in apparel online and in stores, two company executives said at the eTail West conference Tuesday. 

By Laura Heller • Feb. 28, 2018

Dick's to curtail gun sales in Field & Stream stores

The retailer, which had already pulled gun sales from Dick's Sporting Goods stores after the elementary school shooting in Sandy Hook, CT, is supporting tougher gun control legislation.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2018

Macy's doubles down on stores with 'Growth 50' strategy

With most of its massive footprint reduction behind it, Macy's is now working on fixing up those that are left. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2018

TJX shakes off slowdown with 16% sales spike

The off-price retailer flew past expectations for Q4, posting strong top-line and comparable sales growth, which could put to rest concerns about the company's missteps last year. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 28, 2018

Walmart unveils new private-label apparel lines

The retail giant is in the midst of a style revamp in apparel and home that is clearly aimed at appealing to younger, more urban consumers. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2018

Amazon’s conversion-friendly AR view lands on Android

Users of the immersive in-app feature on iPhones are more likely to purchase viewed home furnishing items, according to the e-commerce giant.

By Chantal Tode • Feb. 27, 2018

Tech startup launches scalable Amazon Go-like system

AiFi, which uses computer vision to track shoppers and process orders, will unveil a 50,000 square-foot pilot store in partnership with a major grocery retailer later this year.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 27, 2018

Casper opens first standalone store

The online mattress seller is moving beyond partnerships with physical retailers and opening a store in New York City.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2018

Charlotte Russe upgraded after shedding debt

The teen retailer persuaded lenders to eat tens of millions of dollars in debt in exchange for company stock, but it still operates in a tough environment for specialty retail. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2018

Macy's needs to 'engineer' a miracle

Store closures are paying off, and both the Bluemercury and Backstage units have serious potential, but Macy's will have to work hard to keep it going.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2018

Dillard's crushes expectations as sales rise 6%

The company posted a heady profit increase and respectable comparable sales, but one analyst said the retailer is still in danger of irrelevance.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2018

Harry's reportedly won't renew lease on NYC Corner Shop

Letting the quaint barbershop go may be more a sign of the brand's ambition than soft demand for its products.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2018

Nordstrom deepens ties with fashion blogger Arielle Charnas

A new brand launching this fall takes its name from Charnas' "Something Navy" blog and follows a successful capsule collection three years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2018

Taking the fight to Amazon, Sam's Club partners with Instacart

The partnership increases the club retailer's e-commerce footprint as it refocuses in the wake of 63 store closures.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 26, 2018

99 Cents Only names new CEO

Chief Merchandising Officer and former Walmart grocery head Jack Sinclair has taken over for retiring Geoffrey Covert.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 26, 2018

Aeon, SoftBank, Yahoo Japan reportedly tee up partnership

Three major Japanese retail companies may align to defend their turf from Amazon.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 26, 2018

Shoptalk launches VC program for retail tech startups

The retail tech conference producer partnered with Commerce Ventures in a new venture capital program for retail and e-commerce technology startups.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 26, 2018