Walmart shuts down price-matching in Minnesota stores

The brick-and-mortar giant has shifted to emphasize “always low prices” and incentives for online shoppers to pick up in stores.

By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2017

Staples reportedly close to takeover by Sycamore

The office supplies retailer has reportedly been in talks with private equity firms for months, in hopes of forging a turnaround as a private company after its failed merger with Office Depot.

By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2017

J.P. Morgan: Walmart could challenge Amazon in Whole Foods play

Analysts say the big-box retailer has the means and the motive and is more likely than Kroger, Costco or Target to get into a bidding war with Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2017

Lawsuit stymies J. Crew debt restructuring plan

Two lenders have taken issue with a plan to delay maturity of some of the apparel retailer's massive debt, in a lawsuit J. Crew called "wholly without merit."

By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2017

Bankrupt Sears Canada to close 60 stores, slash nearly 3K jobs

The retailer won court approval for a restructuring plan that would bring an infusion of cash to a company looking for a way forward.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 23, 2017

Sears Holdings to shutter another 20 stores

The closure of 18 underperforming Sears and two Kmart stores nationwide could signify a boon to rivals Kohl's and J.C. Penney in those areas.

By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2017

China’s JD.com invests $397M in Farfetch

The U.K. luxury marketplace just got a big boost in China and across Asia.

By Dan O'Shea • June 22, 2017

Barnes & Noble beats expectations, falls short on e-commerce efforts

The bookseller's total sales fell by 6.5% over the year, indicating that cost reductions may not be enough to stage a comeback.

By Cara Salpini • June 22, 2017

Dov Charney's American Dream: The rise, fall and comeback of an apparel empire

In the months after American Apparel was sold out of bankruptcy and its stores were shuttered worldwide, Charney spoke at length with Retail Dive about his complicated history, the road ahead — and everything in between.

By Jordan Branch • June 22, 2017

Dollar General taps former Subway exec as new CIO

Carman Wenkoff, who has extensive IT leadership experience, replaces retiring CIO Ryan Boone.

By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2017

J. Crew buys time to deal with debt

A majority of lenders have agreed to push off maturity of some of the struggling apparel retailer's massive $2 billion debt.

By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2017

6 ways the Amazon-Whole Foods deal could impact the grocery industry

Analysts say retailers can expect more pricing pressure, consolidation and higher consumer expectations for online shopping and delivery.  

By Jeff Wells • June 22, 2017

Report: Walmart asking suppliers to quit Amazon cloud

The brick-and-mortar giant is flexing its muscles, asking tech suppliers to stop using Amazon cloud services, which is a massive source of profitability.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 21, 2017

Sears Canada reportedly bound for liquidation

The retailer, which technically split from Sears Holdings in 2014, is expected to file for creditor protection and will be sold off in pieces, anonymous sources told Bloomberg. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 21, 2017

Macy's continues Backstage push into full-line stores

Meanwhile, stock purchases from CEO Jeff Gannette and director William Lenehan signal confidence in the struggling department store’s turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • June 21, 2017

Amazon Go exec departs for real estate startup amid tech hiccups

Bali Raghavan was the director of the tech beset by complications that have hampered its opening to the public.

By Daphne Howland • June 21, 2017

Amazon Prime Wardrobe taps into Stitch Fix's box success

In its latest foray into fashion, Amazon lets Prime shoppers try before they buy.

By Corinne Ruff • June 21, 2017

Target messes with Texas in $220M remodel project

The 28-store overhaul is important as Target strengthens its position in key categories and tries to get grocery right. 

By Daphne Howland • June 21, 2017

Is Amazon the cure for Whole Foods' woes?

The natural and organic retailer could benefit from the online giant's technology and ability to lower prices, but it could struggle to survive a culture clash.

By Jeff Wells • June 20, 2017

Walmart's professional development goes virtual reality

The big-box retailer will roll out its VR training program to 140,000 associates as a new cost-effective, easily managed training option for workers. 

By Tess Taylor • June 20, 2017

Whole Foods CEO suggests grocer could spin off new brand under Amazon

The organic grocer's chief said post-acquisition it could spin off a new brand that "wouldn't be our standards" — but, presumably, would be more in line with Amazon's business model. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 20, 2017

Activist fund wants Hudson's Bay to sell properties, go private

Land & Buildings, an activist hedge fund focused on real estate, suggested Hudson's Bay could sell and vacate its iconic Fifth Avenue store. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 20, 2017

How Amazon's Whole Foods deal could spoil Target's grocery ambitions

The mass merchant's grocery business has struggled with spoilage and turnover. With Amazon moving fast into brick-and-mortar grocery retailing, it's now or never for Target to carve out a defensible position.

By Corinne Ruff • June 20, 2017

Lululemon invests in high-tech cycling wear startup 7mesh

The companies share a commitment to innovative fabrics, and Lululemon is on the hunt for growth.

By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2017

Hubba launches group discussion forums for retailers, brands

Small merchants can trade learnings and share advice through new Hubba Group discussion forums on a variety of retail topics.

By Dan O'Shea • June 20, 2017