Finish Line will close up to 25% of stores, replace CEO

CEO Glenn Lyon will be replaced by company president Sam Sato, a Nordstrom veteran.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2016

J.C. Penney posts strong holiday sales as others struggle

The retailer boosted its e-commerce sales and saw healthy sales of its private label brands and gift items despite the warm weather.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2016

Retail Therapy: Target's new gym buddy and a hanger makeover

Target’s goal to bring the hip back means partnering with uber-popular fitness chain SoulCycle. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 8, 2016

Charney ally said to offer $200M for American Apparel

Any deal would be complicated, considering the retailer is in the midst of making its reorganization plans in bankruptcy court.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2016

Gap shares fall after bad news at key Old Navy brand

Old Navy has essentially been carrying the company in recent quarters, so this is especially bad news for the retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2016

11 predictions for the future of retail in 2016

It's about the changing role of the store — and how exactly retailers are responding to it. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 7, 2016

Hudson's Bay announces Gilt Groupe acquisition for $250M

The deal comes in at just a quarter of Gilt's previous valuation of about $1.1 billion. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 7, 2016

One of Barnes & Noble's biggest problems? Its biggest fans

Loyal customers love the Nook e-reader, but it's costing the retailer dearly.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2016

Report: 2016 will be a tough year for debt-burdened retailers

The debt loads that many retailers or their private equity owners have taken on will weigh heavily this year as loans come due, according to Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ Global Credit’s retail report.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2016

Will Obama's actions on guns curb or spur sales?

It’s hard to know ultimately the effect of the President’s executive actions announced Wednesday, experts say. But gun control is slowing winning in many states.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2016

Macy's to cut 4,800 jobs after disappointing holidays

The department store may move to extract value from its real estate after all.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2016

Turn, turn, turn: 5 crucial retail turnarounds happening in 2016

While much of the retail space seems to be in turnaround mode, these five retailers are actively adapting to new tech and generational shifts. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2016

Retail brand powerhouses Catterton and LVMH's L Capital to merge

The move, a rarity in private equity, will create the world's largest consumer-focused investment firm.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2016

Department stores face mixed outlook from analysts

One analyst doesn’t even think that Nordstrom will prevail over the challenges in the space.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2016

Twitter said to be ready to turn it up to 10,000 (characters)

The expanded character limit may help the platform grow its user base and compete for ad dollars.

By Ian P. Murphy • Jan. 6, 2016

UPDATE: Online furniture retailer Hem sold

The retailer, brainchild of Fab.com founder Jason Goldberg, may have been ahead of its time.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2016

Investment firm KKR to buy Midwestern farming and hunting chain Mills Fleet Farm

The 61-year-old company may need cash to fuel growth plans as the hunting-fishing-sportsgear space gets tough.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 5, 2016

After viral success, Wal-Mart launches new baked goods with Patti LaBelle

The retail giant is looking to boost its food offerings, which make up 56% of its U.S. store sales.

By Ian P. Murphy • Jan. 5, 2016

Lululemon stock shoots up 6.5% during volatile day

Monday was an up-and-down day on Wall Street, but Lululemon's stock rose on the news that several analysts had upgraded their outlooks. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 5, 2016

Amazon falls 6% after downgrade

The company's stock fell after analysts questioned whether its growth investments would deliver in 2016 as they did last year.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 5, 2016

Target names new chief stores officer amid turnaround efforts

Long-time head of stores Tina Tyler won’t be sticking around, as CEO Brian Cornell continues to reshape his leadership team. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 5, 2016

China stocks fall, triggers global tumble

China has been the stage for major expansions by several retailers, thanks to a burgeoning middle class, and many worry that a slowdown in its economy, the world’s second largest, could spell trouble.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 4, 2016

El Niño's warm weather is costing retailers $500M

And the hit will continue into the spring and fall, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 4, 2016

Target to focus on opening small, urban stores in 2016

Last year, the company did away with specialized names “CityTarget” and “TargetExpress,” rebranding every store to just “Target” regardless of size or location.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 4, 2016

Tech-based retail startups could face a tough year

Tech and web-based startups in 2016 could struggle to garner the kind of private funding they’ve enjoyed in recent years, and the reception for IPOs may not be much warmer.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 4, 2016