Dollar General buys Walmart Express stores, to sell fresh produce

The 41 stores will allow Dollar General to offer expanded offerings like fresh meat. 

By Daphne Howland • July 28, 2016

Cabela's misses Q2 expectations, strategic review ongoing

Total revenue increased 11.2% in the second quarter to $929.9 million, the outdoor retailer said.

By Daphne Howland • July 28, 2016

Sears insists Kmart is open for business after shutdown speculation

Sears Holdings turned to its official blog to refute a report that Kmart stores are in the process of liquidating inventory.

By Daphne Howland • July 28, 2016

States trim sales tax holidays ahead of back-to-school

Some 17 states and Puerto Rico are again offering “tax holidays,” but many have scaled back their efforts this year.

By Daphne Howland • July 28, 2016

UK retailers wobble under Brexit fallout

British retail sales have fallen at the fastest pace in more than four years, according to business and research organization CBI.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2016

Consumer confidence remains steady in July

Some 16.6% of consumers expect their incomes to rise, fewer than June’s 18.2%. But just 10.8% expect their income to fall, down from 11.3% a month ago.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2016

Apple confirms Indian retail plans as iPhone sales continue to sink

The computing giant posted fiscal Q3 revenue of $42.36 billion, down from $49.60 billion a year ago.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2016

Under Armour's Q2 results pummeled by Sports Authority's demise

Despite Sports Authority's bankruptcy, footwear sales surged 58% year-over-year, buoyed by demand for basketball and running shoes, while apparel sales jumped 18.9%.

By Jason Ankeny • July 26, 2016

Under Armour looks to bolster reach with Kohl's partnership

The retailer is also moving into FAO Schwarz's iconic flagship store in New York. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 26, 2016

NRF boosts retail sales forecast for second half of 2016

Retail sales increased 4% year over year during the first half of 2016, the National Retail Federation said, and prospects are bright for the remaining six months.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2016

Report: Healthcare clinics replacing retailers in many US malls

While the presence of urgent care clinics in strip malls isn’t new, more traditional malls are now also realizing the benefit of adding medical facilities to diversify their tenant base.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2016

G-III snaps up Donna Karan from LVMH for $650m

The shift may be a better fit for the lower-priced, wholesale-focused apparel brand.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2016

Sports Authority creditors move to convert bankruptcy to Chapter 7

They argue that Sports Authority is "administratively insolvent” and is prioritizing its own administrative costs over its debts.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2016

Zara pulls products after plagiarism allegations on social media

This isn't the first time that Zara and other fast fashion brands are in hot water for copycat designs.

By Corinne Ruff • July 22, 2016

Retail Therapy: 'Star Trek' ... starring Jeff Bezos?

Keep an eye out for the Amazon CEO in the new "Star Trek Beyond" movie, out today. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 22, 2016

UPDATE: Aeropostale challenges Sycamore's creditor claims in court

The bankrupt teen apparel retailer alleges that Sycamore's actions all but sealed its current fate.

By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2016

Nike pins hopes of rally on Rio Olympics, basketball business

The sportswear giant, beset by flat sales in North America and an inventory glut, says things are on the rebound, and analysts mostly agree.

By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2016

NRF: Back-to-school spending set to eclipse $75b

Total growth in K-12 back-to-school spending has risen close to 55% over the past decade.

By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2016

Target taps Apple supply chain vet to boost logistics

The retailer is hiring away supply chain and logistics executives from the best in the business—Apple and Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2016

EBay busts expectations for second straight quarter

The marketplace site reported $2.23 billion in revenue, beating Wall Street forecasts for $2.17 billion.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2016

Unilever acquires subscription startup Dollar Shave Club for $1b

The buyout saves the startup from scrambling for funding, which has been getting more difficult.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2016

Can retailers compete with off-price?

With retailers from Macy's to Kohl's going off-price, full-price stores have to figure out how to hold onto their consumers.

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 20, 2016

Target seeks growth in smaller, more urban stores

The retailer plans to open 14 small format stores this year starting with a location in New York to launch Wednesday.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2016

Adidas outlines turnaround amid heavy competition

The sportswear company's U.S. chief also resorted to a bit of trash-talking towards rival Under Armour's sponsored athletes. 

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2016

Sports Authority scrambling to close stores after bankruptcy

Store closings could wrap up a month earlier than what was previously reported. 

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2016