J. Crew names new CFO as loss widens

The struggling retailer also said its Q3 revenue fell 5.5%.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2015

Retail Therapy: All the (wannabe) Presidents' ugly sweaters

Every week, we bring you the most interesting retail news from around the Web. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 4, 2015

NJ town blames Amazon for traffic troubles

The town of Robbinsville, N.J., is threatening to shut down one of the retailer's busy fulfillment centers. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 4, 2015

Is Barnes & Noble righting the ship?

The retailer’s pivot to sell more than books (and Nook products) appears to be paying off.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2015

Clothing retailers' shares drop on sluggish apparel sales

But overall retailers are poised to have a good holiday season, according to RetailNext.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2015

Sears continues to struggle despite strengths

The retail company narrowed its loss in Q3 due to fewer one-time expenses.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2015

Amazon Prime attracting wealthier, younger members

This could spell trouble for Wal-Mart and Target, as a new report suggests that membership is becoming stickier. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2015

Costco shares surge on same-store sales rise

The country’s second-largest retailer had a good Black Friday too, notable considering it stayed closed on Thanksgiving.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2015

What's happening in pet supplies retail—and what's next

Growing pet ownership and pet love is leading Americans to spend more on food, toys, and other products. But competition is fierce and growth isn't necessarily smooth.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2015

Report: Black Friday-Cyber Monday discounts were few and fleeting

Despite widespread marketing, shoppers weren’t much impressed with discounts on Black Friday, according to research from Boomerang Commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2015

Cabela's exploring strategic alternatives, including a sale

Activist investor Elliott Management last month disclosed an 11% stake in the retailer and was said to be urging a sale or other ways to unlock value in the struggling retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2015

American Eagle officially names CEO as sales rise

The retailer has some momentum these days as it finally taps its new CEO, interim chief and previous chief Jay L. Schottenstein.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2015

FBI says gun sales surged on Black Friday

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it processed two background checks per second on the shopping day.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2015

Nick Cannon to lead creative for reborn RadioShack

The entertainer will develop new products and events for the struggling electronics retailer. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 3, 2015

Birchbox taps Sephora, Apple vets as it eyes new store growth

There’s perhaps no better way to take on the competition than to bring in an executive with experience at one of your most formidable rivals.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2015

Cyber Monday: What happened on the biggest e-commerce sales day ever

The big story this year? Mobile was "the dominant shopping trend."

By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 1, 2015

Amazon teases 'Prime Air' drone delivery fleet in video

The retailer plans to take to the skies worldwide with 30-minute deliveries. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 1, 2015

Report of blocked deal sends Staples, Office Depot shares down

According to the New York Post, the FTC is very concerned about the merger’s effect on the business-supplies side of the retail space.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2015

New CEO reveals plan to revive Wet Seal

The teen-focused retailer is emerging from bankruptcy with a reprieve from its liquidity issues but has a big challenge in front of it — how to return to its former glory.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2015

5 takeaways from this year's Black Friday

As consumer spending habits change, retailers responded with online deals and a blending of digital and in-store channels. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 30, 2015

Macy's CEO: Death of brick and mortar greatly exaggerated

Its CEO praised the store experience despite Black Friday concerns. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2015

Toys R Us CEO: Toy sales may disappoint this year

The toy retailer has reversed last year's sales decline by cutting costs and developing popular toys not available at competitors, but that may not be quite enough to fuel big growth.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2015

A retailer's guide to Black Friday

The biggest shopping weekend of the year is here. Here are three trends to watch, five Twitter accounts to follow, and more.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 25, 2015

Everlane to give Black Friday profits to its factory workers

The web apparel retailer’s CEO-founder says the money will go to create wellness and education programs for its Los Angeles factory workers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2015

Jet lands $350M Series B funding

 The funding values Jet at over $1 billion just four months after its July launch.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2015