Abercrombie downgraded on slow turnaround

FBR & Co. analyst Susan Anderson noted that the retailer continues to struggle with its image, among other woes. 

By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2015

Wal-Mart exec moves to Yoox as CIO

Alex Alexander is credited with leading the development of such omnichannel innovations as “click and collect” in the U.K.

By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2015

Microsoft cedes advertising sales to AOL

Bing will also power AOL search for 10 years. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 30, 2015

Obama moves to boost overtime pay eligibility

A new regulation now in the public-comment phase would make overtime pay available for nearly 5 million more U.S. workers.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2015

Millennials value paid loyalty programs: report

Almost half of all respondents also said paid programs have better rewards. 

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2015

Analyst has 'low confidence' Macy's will beat sales struggles

Deutsche Bank says that the strong dollar, shifting consumer priorities, and over-expansion of the Michael Kors brand are all dragging the retailer down.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2015

Former Target exec moves to Rite Aid ahead of pharmacy switch

The move comes as CVS Health prepares to take on Target’s pharmacies and clinics as stores within stores.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2015

PayPal retreats on robocalls and texts after backlash

PayPal now says that recorded messages or texts will only be used in cases of fraud or to collect a debt.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2015

Abercrombie settles immigration papers case

The retailer has learned a few lessons regarding discriminatory practices of late.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2015

Lululemon taps new exec to grow its e-commerce operations

Miguel Almeida has spent the last six years at Walgreens, where he was group vice president for digital and mobile solutions.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2015

Retailers celebrate historic same-sex marriage ruling

Companies from Macy's to Target released specially designed logos and took to social media to show their pride.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2015

Gap to replace Toys 'R' Us in Times Square

The struggling apparel retailer will open Gap and Old Navy stores in New York City's Bow Tie building.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2015

Barnes & Noble trims losses as sales fall

The bookseller is getting ready to launch a revamped website right before the spinoff of its education business.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2015

Target's longtime merchandising chief departs

Kathee Tesija, who began her Target career as an entry-level analyst, has been instrumental in shaping the retailer as we know it.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2015

H&M's new brand is cloaked in mystery

The Swedish fast-fashion company is working on something “completely different” that might launch sometime in 2017, Bloomberg reports.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2015

Nike has a winning Q4, fiscal year

The athletic gear and footwear powerhouse is seeing healthy growth, though it’s not the Wall Street darling that Lululemon and Under Armour are right now.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2015

Congress agrees to 'fast-track' trade agreement

Because of its Asia focus, the Trans-Pacific Partnership will have a significant impact on apparel retailers and others that source and manufacture merchandise there.

By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2015

Ikea raising wages, again

The retailer has taken the unusual step of using a “living wage calculator” that determines wages based on a given area’s cost of living. 

By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2015

BaubleBar latest e-retailer to open physical stores

The popular, affordable jewelry retailer has experimented with pop-ups and sales in Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Anthropologie.

By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2015

Plus-size retailer FullBeauty reportedly seeking sale or IPO

With many retailers treating plus-size customers as an afterthought, there remains a vast untapped market for a specialty retailer like FullBeauty.

By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2015

Report: Zara customers, employees subject to racial discrimination

The retailer says that, on the contrary, a policy outlined in the report was misinterpreted and that half of its recently promoted employees were Hispanic or African-American.

By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2015

UPDATE: Multiple retailers ban Confederate flag merchandise

This is a strong move by Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer with headquarters in the heart of the South.

By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2015

The state of the American department store

Department stores were once magnificent fixtures of downtown America, then strong anchor tenants of malls. What are they now, and what’s next?

By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2015

T.J. Maxx's newest promo supports children's charities

Maxx Kids Art Contest includes donations to Save the Children. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 22, 2015

Aeropostale merchandising chief departs amid turnaround

Emilia Fabricant arrived at the retailer three years ago.

By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2015