Lands' End steadies revenue as losses widen

The failure of its Canvas reboot hit gross margins hard, and the apparel retailer has more work to do in marketing its brand to core and younger consumers.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2017

Target taps Kroger veteran to lead grocery business

Jeff Burt, former president of the Fred Meyer division of Kroger Co., will focus the retailer's strategy on creating a differentiated shopper experience.

By Emma Liem Beckett • March 21, 2017

California fashion boutique sues Ivanka Trump brand

San Francisco-based Modern Appealing Clothing alleges the actions of President Donald Trump and his advisors make for unfair competition.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2017

HHGregg deal with anonymous bidder collapses

The electronics retailer terminated its previously announced deal with an anonymous party to purchase all of its assets under Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2017

UPDATE: J.C. Penney closing 138 stores, liquidations begin next month

The closures represent an effort to trim costs, leverage lucrative real estate value and better position the discount department store to more effectively neutralize e-commerce threats, CEO Marvin Ellison said.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2017

Target's Victoria Beckham collection will include plus sizes in stores

The limited-edition collaboration, launching next month, represents Beckham’s first mass market effort and promises to eclipse the shopper fervor stoked by the retailer’s Lilly Pulitzer effort two years ago.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2017

Tiffany regains a little sparkle with surprising Q4 rebound

But the upscale jeweler has some distance to go to capture the attention of younger American shoppers, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2017

Honest Co. taps CPG veteran Vlahos as CEO

Nick Vlahos most recently served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at The Clorox Company, which owns natural brands Burt’s Bees and Green Works.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2017

Guess shuttering 60 underperforming US stores as it expands abroad

Declining mall traffic continues to undermine margins, executives at the fashion brand said.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2017

Bankrupt Gordmans laying off 600 staffers

The May 12 closure of its Omaha headquarters and distribution centers in Nebraska and Indiana will be permanent, the retailer told state regulators.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2017

Dollar General sales soar as expansion continues apace

The discount retailer also announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer James W. Thorpe will retire effective April 15.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2017

Wal-Mart's Jet to acquire women's apparel site Modcloth

The world's largest retailer continues gobbling up digital upstarts in its ongoing quest to resuscitate its flagging e-commerce efforts.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2017

Kmart chief exits as Sears Holdings' freefall continues

Alasdair James, president and chief member officer of Kmart since 2014, is the third top Sears Holdings executive to depart within the last three months.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2017

Report: Activist hedge fund Starboard Value retreats from Macy's

Starboard founder and CEO Jeff Smith in October said that the firm bought into Macy’s “too early” and that it was growing impatient with the retailer's reluctance to develop an aggressive real estate play.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2017

February core retail sales rose 0.1%

The fact that many consumers are still waiting for tax refunds could foster a correction later in the year, according to GlobalData Retail analyst Neil Saunders.

By Daphne Howland • March 15, 2017

Zara owner Inditex smashes sales records, will open hundreds of new stores

Zara's online store will go live in Thailand and Vietnam in the near future, launching in India during the second half of the year.

By Daphne Howland • March 15, 2017

Macy's plans suggest it's becoming a discount department store

Incoming CEO Jeff Gennette on Tuesday divulged plans for the future of the department store, which emulate moves by off-price retailers and rivals like Kohl's and J.C. Penney.

By Daphne Howland • March 15, 2017

Gap taps former Gymboree chief to lead Banana Republic

Incoming CEO Mark Breitbard previously held several jobs across the Gap organization, including a stint as chief merchandising and creative officer of its Old Navy brand.

By Daphne Howland • March 15, 2017

Bringg brings in $10M to further fund delivery management aims

The startup helps retailers, consumer products firms and others streamline their delivery ecosystem and last-mile efforts.

By Dan O'Shea • March 14, 2017

Report: Walgreens, Rite Aid prepared to sell more assets to coax FTC in merger deal

The drugstore rivals are willing to unload additional stores as well as distribution centers, software and human resources to regional drugstore chain Fred’s Pharmacy.

By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2017

UPDATE: Neiman Marcus reportedly in talks to sell to Hudson's Bay

The luxury department store retailer said it will "explore and evaluate potential strategic alternatives," which may include a sale of the company or other assets.

By Corinne Ruff • March 14, 2017

AmazonFresh Pickup stores reportedly poised to open in Seattle

Exterior signs will read “Shop online. Pick up here” and “Relax while we load your groceries.”

By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2017

Under Armour poaches GM design guru for chief innovation officer

Clay Dean spearheaded the strategic creative vision behind several of GM's concept cars, serving as the chief designer that produced the Hummer H2, H2 SUT and H3 programs.

By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2017

J.C. Penney marketing head Mary Beth West departs for Hershey

The search is on to replace executive VP-chief customer and marketing officer Mary Beth West, who is leaving to return to the food business after two years.

By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2017

RILA, Accenture launch tech innovation center

The initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between retailers and startups, includes an advisory council bringing together executives from Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, Target, Walgreens, Westfield and Foot Locker.

By Corinne Ruff • March 13, 2017