Macy's partners with Elton John, Lady Gaga for limited Love Bravery line

The apparel and accessories assortment heralds the first in a series of efforts “to make people feel proud of who they are," Macy's said.

By Jason Ankeny • April 27, 2016

eBay tops Q1 expectations, says new categories coming

The marketplace retailer calmed investor fears that it would stumble after last year’s PayPal spinoff.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2016

Simon Property Group CEO: Mall business as solid as it's ever been

David Simon dismissed e-commerce threats as his company reported healthy quarterly results and burnished its outlook.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2016

Coach mulling exit from some department stores, cutting jobs

The rebounding retailer said it will cut about 2% of its global workforce in an effort to maintain its positive momentum.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2016

Sports Authority throws in the towel, opts for liquidation

The sports gear retailer will pursue a sale rather than reorganize, one of its attorneys said Tuesday in bankruptcy court.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2016

RadioShack names new CEO to 'reinvent' business model

Target Australia and Sears Canada veteran Dene Rogers replaces Ron Garriques, who stepped down as CEO in early 2016 after just nine months on the job.

By Jason Ankeny • April 26, 2016

Container Store to freeze wages in effort to maintain new momentum

The payroll freeze is notable considering that Chairman/CEO Kip Tindell literally wrote the book on “conscious capitalism.”

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2016

J.Crew CEO gives out his email address in appeal to customers

The overture is the latest move by Mickey Drexler to own mistakes that have alienated even the retailer's most ardent fans.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2016

Wal-Mart ditching Wild Oats organic foods brand

The line of packaged foods was introduced just two years ago, but sales reportedly didn’t meet expectations.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2016

Office Depot blames Q1 earnings miss on uncertainty over Staples merger

The office supplies retailer's North American retail sales fell 8.9% to $1.51 billion, and international sales dropped 10% to $700 million.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2016

Analysts: Retail sector on pace for most layoffs since 2010

Retail layoffs are projected to eclipse 37,000 by the end of 2016, according to a Credit Suisse forecast.

By Jason Ankeny • April 25, 2016

Back from the dead: 7 retail brands that survived Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Sports Authority, Pacific Sunwear and Sport Chalet have all filed for bankruptcy in the opening months of 2016. But the recent history of retail proves that Chapter 11 is not always a death sentence.

By Jason Ankeny • April 25, 2016

Costco likely to raise annual membership fee

Annual memberships are a proven way to lock in loyal customers, and Costco makes most of its money on those dues.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2016

Analysts slam Nordstrom for straying too far from core strengths

The department store retailer has ramped up its e-commerce and off-price efforts, and that’s precisely what has gotten them in trouble with analysts.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2016

Report: Department stores must close hundreds of additional locations

Green Street Advisors called on retailers to close roughly a fifth of anchor space in U.S. malls.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2016

Uber settlement keeps drivers as contractors, not employees

The settlement solidifies Uber’s ability to hire freelancers on a large scale, a win for the "demand economy."

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2016

Study: Retail prices stable a year after Seattle minimum wage hike

Price increases feared by some opponents of the legislation haven’t materialized so far, the University of Washington says.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2016

Report: Aeropostale could file for bankruptcy this month

Bankruptcy protection would allow the struggling teen apparel retailer to fund its turnaround and quickly close underperforming stores.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2016

Sears, Kmart closing 78 more stores in bid to restore profitability

The question is whether Sears is still over-stored, or if cost-cutting might begin eating into its ability to operate effectively.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2016

Under Armour revenues top $1b in Q1, buoyed by Stephen Curry shoe line

Under Armour also credited its partnerships with golf star Jordan Spieth for powering its Q1 results.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2016

Macy's topples Kohl's in Harris Poll brand equity study

Macy's win, which comes as it's grappling with underperforming stores and other woes, speaks to its brand's enduring strength.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2016

Target: Transgender people can use bathrooms, fitting rooms of their choice

Retailers tend to shy away from controversial topics, but Target has made several moves to blur gender lines.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2016

Report: Bass Pro Shops preparing bid to buy Cabela's

Outdoor gear and apparel retailer Cabela’s has been under pressure from one of its investors to be sold.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2016

Judge hears closing arguments in Staples/Office Depot merger case

U.S. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan pushed back on arguments made by Staples' attorney, but also questioned the Federal Trade Commission's efforts to block the deal.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2016

CVS to launch Express pickup service with Curbside

The new effort, currently in pilot, enables consumers to place an order via mobile app and pick up their purchase an hour later.

By Jason Ankeny • April 19, 2016