Staples garners EU approval for Office Depot acquisition

But the merger faces continued scrutiny in the U.S. and Canada.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2016

What does Wal-Mart owe the towns it leaves? 9 experts weigh in

What obligation—if any—does a business have to the communities it leaves? The answer is not as clear as one might think. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 10, 2016

Saks Off 5th announces first Gilt store-within-a-store

Hudson’s Bay's purchase of the flash-sales company solves problems for Saks and Gilt, especially as Saks looks to compete with (or imitate) Nordstrom.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2016

Burberry files suit against J.C. Penney over signature plaid

The luxury brand says the chain used exact copies of its traditional plaid pattern on jackets and scarves. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 10, 2016

Sears to close more stores in cost-cutting effort

The retailer also said that it’s boosting its apparel offerings to combat weak sales in that area.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2016

Gap posts fourth quarter sales as Old Navy stumbles

The retailer’s flagship brand shows new signs of life, but faltering sales at Old Navy, which has carried the company for several quarters, is a new concern.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2016

Nordstrom debuts first TV ad since 2013

The retailer's "See Anew" campaign promotes spring styles. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 9, 2016

CVS reports strong Q4 thanks to Omnicare acquisition

CVS continues to suffer from its lack of tobacco sales, but that move, plus others, helps solidify its push to be an all-around health care player.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2016

Target to launch gender-neutral decor line for kids

Target says this move isn’t driven by a desire to make a political statement, but rather to meet demands from its customers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2016

Report: Jessica Alba's Honest Co. preparing an IPO

There’s been talk of an IPO for the company for a couple of years now, but many startups have held off going public until the market settles down.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2016

Sears losing market share to Goodwill in women's clothing

Many younger women love shopping for second-hand clothes, but Sears risks falling farther behind as rivals pay attention to their women’s apparel lines.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2016

American Apparel emerges from Chapter 11 as a private company

After years of falling sales and accumulating debt, American Apparel's bankruptcy process now forms the foundation of its turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2016

Retail Therapy: Ikea knows—we're all just there for the food

And a look at the pants that stole the Super Bowl. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 5, 2016

Visa opens retail payments tech to outside developers

Visa Developer will offer devlopers access to hundreds of Visa APIs. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 5, 2016

J.C. Penney mulling sale of HQ as it looks to trim costs

In this robust real estate market, many retailers are increasingly under pressure to extract value from their property portfolios.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2016

Instagram unveils first 60-second ad

The platform boosts maximum video length for advertisers.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 5, 2016

Wal-Mart to run more of its own gas stations

The retailer, which recently announced a shift in its store footprint, aims to capture sales from fuel and traditional convenient-store items.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2016

Nasty Gal lays off 10% of staff in 'strategic restructuring'

The move comes a year after Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso handed over the CEO position to her number two, Sheree Waterson.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2016

Report: Sports Authority is preparing for bankruptcy

The embattled retailer is trying to stave off a filing through negotiations with bondholders.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2016

Kohl's lowers forecast in the midst of turnaround

The retailer greatly boosted its Q4 web sales and is seeing traction with its omnichannel efforts, but missed expectations nonetheless.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2016

Why brick-and-mortar stores make sense for Amazon

Reports that the e-retail giant is planning to greatly expand its brick-and-mortar footprint are indicative of a larger trend in retail.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 4, 2016

Fire erupts at H&M, J.C. Penney factory in Bangladesh

The early morning fire shows that not much has improved since 2013’s deadly Rana Plaza collapse, worker advocates say.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2016

Home Depot keeps seasonal spring hiring steady with 80,000-plus hires

The home improvement retailer has taken on the same number of seasonal workers since 2013, while rival Lowe’s is expanding.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2016

Wal-Mart sues Puerto Rico over new tax hike

The retailer is a major employer and retailer on the island and says it’s being singled out for a windfall to help the government’s precarious finances.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2016

Michael Kors may have found a sweet spot in the luxury market

The luxury retailer said that same-store sales fell 0.9% in the most recent quarter, a lift from tumbling fortunes of the past three quarters.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2016