Lumber Liquidators stock soars after CA probe settled

The fine fully resolves allegations that some of its flooring sourced in China was unsafe. 

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2016

Macy's adds REIT exec to board to boost real estate expertise

Macy’s is getting serious about extracting value from its real estate portfolio.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2016

Target's Food + Future Lab testing new labeling, scanning options

The project changes up grocery display by boldly and clearly listing food ingredients on the front of packages.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2016

Nordstrom hits the festival circuit with pop-up shops

The pop-up 'pods' debuted at South by Southwest (SXSW) last week and will continue on to three more music festivals this spring.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 22, 2016

Amazon sues former supply chain exec over new Target job

The e-retail giant says a non-compete agreement that Arthur Valdez signed 16 years ago prevents him from working in a similar capacity for 18 months.

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2016

Todd Snyder to open first US store after American Eagle acquisition

The acquisition of Todd Snyder could help teen retailer American Eagle expand its customer base to more stylish (and wealthier) older men. 

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2016

Survey: Spring fever driving shoppers to brick-and-mortar stores

Most consumers will be using their phones to check prices and shop ahead, and many plan to take advantage of “click and collect” services.

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2016

Alibaba reaches huge sales milestone as China growth slows

The company sold 3 trillion yuan of goods last year and is planning a major push into India.

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2016

FTC comes out swinging in Staples/Office Depot merger court battle

Staples says Amazon’s entry into the office supplies market guarantees tough competition.

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2016

Amazon nearly doubles lobbying spend with focus on delivery

To get its delivery ambitions (sometimes literally) off the ground, Amazon is ramping up its time with the U.S. government.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2016

Report: Many 'most valuable' malls share six key tenants

Nordstrom, Apple, and Lululemon are among the six retail companies that are helping malls and other retailers.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2016

Wal-Mart bribery probe limps to an end

Wal-Mart seems to have been a bit sloppy in its dealing with bureaucracies in other countries, but that might be the worst of it.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2016

Macy's hiring expert to explore real estate options

Activist investors are pressuring the retailer to unlock value from its vast real estate portfolio.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2016

Retail Therapy: Mr. West goes to Build-A-Bear

This week, Kanye West went to Build-A-Bear Workshop. And he didn't look happy about it. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 18, 2016

Staples, Office Depot: FTC 'simply wrong' in trying to block merger

The retailers said the FTC "cherry picked" facts in trying to block the proposed merger between the two companies. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 18, 2016

U.S. Senate bill aims at reining in activist investors

Investor activism is on the rise—and for retailers, that's not always for the better.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2016

Uniqlo expands apparel sales to Spring's m-commerce marketplace

The Spring deal represents the first third-party seller agreement for the Japanese fast-fashion chain. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 18, 2016

J. Crew sees improved results on cost-cutting, Madewell brand

The retailer’s flagship brand is suffering more than its lower-priced Madewell and Mercantile brands.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2016

Aeropostale failing to recover with another weak quarter

CEO Julian R. Geiger said that consumers are responding well to its spring merchandise, but it's failing to see the same success as its rivals.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2016

Newegg: The bane of patent trolls' existence

The electronics retailer long ago decided it would never settle a patent case—and became something of a folk hero in the process.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2016

Sports Authority suing vendors over consignment sales

The distressed retailer is fighting demands to sell their goods and cough up the proceeds, saying that doing so would hurt its operations as it struggles to regroup.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2016

Lowe's brings the home to life in new millennial-focused ads

The new spots feature a talking pink flamingo and unicorn to target young homeowners. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 17, 2016

LivingSocial lays off more than half its staff

Like rival Groupon, the marketplace and deals site is struggling as both consumers and retailers edge away.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2016

Humans in retail: The importance of store associates in a digital age

Omnichannel is a must, mobile is driving everything, and technology is key. But all that just makes store employees that much more important.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2016

Los Angeles luxury malls getting makeovers to lure consumers

L.A.'s Beverly Center and Westfield Century City are set for massive renovations to maintain their commercial viability.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 16, 2016