Ousted Men's Wearhouse founder launches 'Uber for tailors'

George Zimmer is considered a pioneer of making “cheap suits” look good, and he has moved on since being bounced from his own company.

By Daphne Howland • June 1, 2015

GameStop logs high score in Q1

Observers and investors have been expecting the video game retailer to fold like Blockbuster did in the face of digital competition, but so far it has successfully pivoted.

By Daphne Howland • June 1, 2015

Dollar Tree to sell 330 stores to private equity in merger-driven deal

The number matches what the company said would be necessary and fair from the beginning of its merger talks with Family Dollar.

By Daphne Howland • June 1, 2015

Nordstrom plans to revive 'Half-Yearly Sales'—kind of

The retailer recently ended its tradition of two semi-annual sales, replacing them with six sales throughout the year. 

By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2015

Amazon plans major expansion of its private-label brands

Private label products have not only lost their stigma of low quality, but also appeal to millennials.

By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2015

Costco same-store sales fall for first time since 2009

The retailer suffered an unusual sales drop due to a strong dollar and low gas prices, but its fundamentals remain strong.

By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2015

Abercrombie & Fitch reports 14% sales drop, but stock rises anyway

Shares were up because sales didn’t drop quite as much as expected.

By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2015

Karmaloop gets new owner, but it's not Kanye West

Comvest Partners and CapX Partners offered the only bid in bankruptcy court and a new CEO holds new promise for the faltering streetwear retailer.

By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2015

Dollar General names new CEO

The nation's largest discount retailer faces a new challenge as the merger between Dollar Tree and Family Dollar nears completion.

By Davide Savenije • May 28, 2015

Gildan takes aim at retail underwear market with new ads

Apparel wholesaler targets women, millennials in new push. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 28, 2015

DSW hits stride in Q1, beating expectations

The retailer said athletic footwear helped its same-store sales turn positive in the first quarter.

By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2015

Is Michael Kors falling victim to over-expansion?

The upscale brand is seeing inventory pile up as sales fall.

By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2015

Flagship woes drag on Chico's earnings

The retailer’s profit took a hit in Q1, mostly due to the costs of its restructuring efforts.

By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2015

Tiffany's Q1 shines despite strong dollar

The jeweler said that its “Tiffany T” fashion line, design director Francesca Amfitheatrof’s first collection, is doing well.

By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2015

Banks shoot down Target's $19M data breach settlement

$19 million covers only a fraction of the costs, banks say. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 27, 2015

Hot Topic to buy ThinkGeek parent for $122M

The acquisition by Hot Topic may be a really good fit for both companies.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2015

Nordstrom sells signature credit card business

Nordstrom says little will change for customers with its bank cards.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2015

With contract set to expire, will Amazon and Penguin Random House reach a deal?

Amazon may be a bit more gun-shy than in years past considering the flak it got for its previous hardball tactics with French publishing giant Hachette.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2015

Luxury retailer Coach lays off Canadian part-time employees

The chain plans to concentrate on full-time employees to build customer relationships. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 26, 2015

PacSun shirt with upside-down American flag draws controversy

PacSun stated that it was pulling the shirt, but also seemed to ask consumers to consider its youthful, creative context.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2015

Facing pressure, Amazon changes European tax policy

The move is seen as a response to a report detailing how Amazon legally avoids taxes by funneling European sales through certain countries.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2015

Amazon plans 'Handmade' marketplace to compete with Etsy

Amazon's move is just the latest headache for Etsy.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2015

Retail Therapy: Is Kanye West retail's savior?

The answer to that and other life-altering questions inside (GIFs included). 

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 22, 2015

Best Buy Q1 earnings beat expectations on strong phone and TV sales

The success of the quarter may owe something to Apple’s iPhone 6 launch.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2015

After Lilly Pulitzer debacle, Target cracks down on resellers

Its much-anticipated Lilly Pulitzer line was scooped up swiftly and in huge volume by eBay sellers who bought and listed the merchandise online at big markups, upsetting customers and denying Target a way to connect with them.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2015