Michael Kors snaps up Jimmy Choo for $1.2B

With this move, Michael Kors is aiming upmarket and overseas for growth.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2017

J.C. Penney taps former Walmart exec as CFO

Jeffrey Davis has served as chief financial officer for Darden Restaurants (parent of the Olive Garden chain) and Walmart's U.S. stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 25, 2017

Lane Bryant launches free in-store styling

The company's one-on-one styling advice hopes to leverage the advantages of brick-and-mortar retail over e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2017

Macy's names executive to head Backstage

Michelle Israel, senior vice president of Bloomingdale’s off-price unit, has been promoted to head Macy's Backstage and will oversee both businesses.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2017

Walmart takes a page from Amazon, invests in Plug Power

The investment provides both Walmart a means of powering its equipment faster, and a way to keep tabs on Amazon.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 25, 2017

What will become of the retail worker after the 'apocalypse'?

Employment losses in the retail sector are approaching 2009 levels with 60,000 jobs cut and counting. As retailers realign resources around e-commerce, the roles of associates are also changing.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 24, 2017

The Buckle taps new CFO as sales plummet

The teen apparel retailer is struggling with the chronic problems of the shifting apparel retail environment. 

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2017

Sephora debuts small format concept store in Boston

Sephora Studio will emphasize customer experiences through beauty consultations and services that fall in line with the retailer's in-store tech push.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2017

Amazon pays publishers, influencers to post on Spark

The e-commerce giant is seeking more content for its shopping-oriented social network.

By Robert Williams • July 21, 2017

FTC reportedly looking into Amazon's price listing practices

As it reviews the e-commerce giant's buyout of Whole Foods, the agency is probing a report that Amazon's reference prices mislead customers.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 21, 2017

Topshop taps Burberry merchant for top spot

Paul Price has been chief merchant at Burberry for a decade and replaces Topshop veteran Mary Homer, who left to lead The White Company.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2017

Amazon acquires comparison search firm Graphiq with Alexa in mind

As Amazon continues to expand Alexa's value, the e-commerce giant buys a company that enhances its search functionality.

By Dan O'Shea • July 20, 2017

NRF taps ex-Macy's chief Lundgren to lead board

Terry Lundgren, the man credited with building the first national department store chain, is leaving Macy's but he just can't quit retail. 

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2017

Alexa, can you help Sears sell Kenmore appliances?

The department store retailer is trying to boost sales of its appliance brand by selling on Amazon and connecting smart appliances to the e-commerce giant's virtual assistant. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 20, 2017

Abercrombie & Fitch investor: 'This is the time for buybacks'

A major shareholder, SLS Management, urged the retailer to take more aggressive action to bolster shareholder value following its failed sale.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2017

RadioShack receives a lifeline

The company will emerge from its second bankruptcy in two years as a shadow of its former shadow.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2017

Target kills Cartwheel Perks

The savings application, which is being rolled into Target's main app, will retain discounts and third-party coupons.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2017

Report: Walmart developing facial-recognition tech

The retailer is looking to the technology to monitor shopper dissatisfaction and improve the store experience. 

By Dan O'Shea • July 19, 2017

Sears sued for holding its stock in retirement plan

A class action suit argues that the ailing retailer's stock has performed so poorly that no prudent or reasonable 401(k) manager would invest in it. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 19, 2017

H&M ditches monthly sales reports, promises more transparency

The Swedish fast-fashion retailer will stick to quarterly and year-end reports and hold “Capital Markets Days” to provide more in-depth information.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2017

Walmart opens massive e-commerce fulfillment center

The new center is part of the retailer's broader effort to ramp up digital operations and challenge Amazon.

By Dan O'Shea • July 18, 2017

Target +Techstars welcomes second wave of startups

Startups ranging from a meal delivery kit company to an online tailor service head to Minneapolis for a three-month program. 

By Corinne Ruff • July 18, 2017

Michael Kors reportedly readying Jimmy Choo bid

Private equity firms might also be suitors for the upscale footwear and accessories brand.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2017

Ross opens 28 new stores amid expansion

The first quarter brought a slowdown in sales growth for the off-price retailer, and opening more stores is the antidote, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2017

Signet Jewelers taps board member as CEO

Virginia Drosos will take over for Mark Light, who is retiring due to health reasons.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2017