Retail sales see muted rise in October

More Americans seem to be spending their savings from lower gas prices on basics like rent and splurges like eating out.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2015

J.C. Penney Q3 beats estimates but shares fall nonetheless

Investors seem to be taking a dim view of department store prospects this holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2015

Nordstrom is the latest department store to stumble

Nordstrom saw shares tumble 20% after a Q3 report that badly missed estimates.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2015

Even Wal-Mart will ease up on Black Friday

With deals throughout the season, the retailer joins others in making Black Friday a less meaningful day for brick-and-mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2015

J.C. Penney settles class-action suit over markdowns

The retailer will pay $50 million to shoppers in California. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 12, 2015

Has Macy's no-good, very bad day made it a takeover target?

The retailer saw its shares plummet Wednesday after a “tough” Q3 report and news that it won’t spin its valuable properties into a REIT.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2015

Target, BaubleBar team up on bejeweled tech accessories

The collaboration should help Target keep the momentum that executives have said they are looking for this year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2015

Kohl's provides some relief with comeback quarter

The discount department store helped assuage some fears about the holiday retail season sparked by Macy’s quarterly report.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2015

Macy's CEO: Shoppers will have a 'field day' with promotions this year

Macy’s Q3 was “tough” and the retailer will get through the holidays by being highly promotional. But, for now, no REIT, the retailer said.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2015

Survey says customers more pleased with Wal-Mart stores

But the retailer has farther to go as it heads into the busy—and competitive—holiday season, especially if it really wants to attract wealthier shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2015

H&M to close Thanksgiving while Best Buy, Kohl's, others to open

While H&M has decided to close on the holiday for the first time, other retailers are sticking to their opening times right after the turkey dinner. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2015

J.C. Penney loses another brand partnership

Spanish fast-fashion chain Mango saw few sales through the U.S. retailer and will focus on its stand-alone stores here.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2015

Nordstrom putting the holidays on hold until Black Friday

Stores will stay closed on Thanksgiving, and the retailer won't unveil its holiday fare until the big shopping day. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 11, 2015

UPDATE: Alibaba smashes Singles Day record with more than $14B in sales

Rival Chinese e-commerce site JD.com also benefitted, as did American retailers that joined in for the first time.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2015

Why the relationship between department stores and luxury brands is changing

Modern advances in retail are changing the long-term relationship enjoyed by both brands and department stores. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 10, 2015

Shopping at Target now a 'Thanksgiving tradition,' the retailer says

Target is opening 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and featuring "10 days of deals" starting Nov. 22.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 10, 2015

Hallmark is going digital-only with its holiday marketing push

Part of Hallmark’s digital outreach is a Snapchat campaign with a geofiltered sponsorship.

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 9, 2015

Book publishers betting on print for the holidays

After skirmishes with Amazon, the business has seen e-book sales fall.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2015

Adidas to help schools drop Native American mascots

The move comes as schools face criticism from some Native Americans and others to drop names and mascots that tribes say are offensive.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2015

Alibaba may invest in another U.S. e-commerce startup

If confirmed, this second major investment shows the Chinese retail company’s level of interest in making retail inroads into the U.S.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2015

Reuters: Bass Pro Shops considering offer for Cabela's

A Cabela’s investor is reportedly pushing for a sale, and Bass Pro Shops may be interested in the struggling retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2015

Changes at Jos. A. Bank hurting Men's Wearhouse

Men's Wearhouse is scaling back some of Jos. A. Bank's aggressive discounts—and its customers aren’t happy.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2015

Balmain x H&M collection ignites a frenzy in stores, online

People are starting to turn around and sell the discounted Parisian line for profit on eBay and other marketplaces.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2015

Target to close 13 struggling stores

The stores had several years to increase their profits, but couldn't do it. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 5, 2015

Lumber Liquidators names new CEO

The move came as the embattled retailer reported the third straight quarter of falling sales.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2015