CVS to acquire drug fulfillment company Omnicare for $10.4B

The merger could draw scrutiny if regulators think that it could drive up the cost of medications for patients.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2015

Shoes.com raises $45M; CEO brushes off IPO rumors

The retailer, a rare e-commerce sensation in Canada, could be gearing up to go public.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2015

Judge approves sale of RadioShack name, customer data

The retailer has also dealt with concerns over the sale of customer data with attorneys general from several states.

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2015

Lumber Liquidators CEO unexpectedly resigns amid federal investigation

Founder Thomas Sullivan will serve as CEO until a replacement is found.

By Davide Savenije • May 21, 2015

Dollar Tree misses in first quarter on port problems

The discount retailer also said that its merger with rival Family Dollar will now likely close in July. 

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2015

Amazon CEO Bezos taps first woman for 'shadow' role

Jeff Bezos has employed “shadows,” a highly coveted advisory role, since the late '90s.

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2015

Kohl's testing off-price outlet

You know the off-price space is getting crowded when downscale department stores get in the game.

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2015

American Eagle beats Q1 expectations

American Eagle appears to be moving ahead while the other two “A’s” in teen retail — Abercrombie & Fitch and Aeropostale — continue to struggle.

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2015

Staples' Q1 slide could bode well for merger proposal

The retailer still awaits word from the Federal Trade Commission on its bid to acquire rival Office Depot.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2015

Target revamp pays off in first quarter

The retailer wowed with a nearly 52% increase in Q1 profit thanks to its focus on product assortment and cost-cutting efforts.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2015

WordPress buys e-commerce software company WooCommerce

The software provider powers e-commerce on some 600,000 sites. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 20, 2015

Etsy shares take a dive on quarterly losses, expenses

Investors are abandoning Etsy as it reports a tough Q1 and faces reports that some goods on the site are mass-produced knock-offs.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2015

TJX Q1 sales, profit up

TJX companies are thriving in a space that is seeing mixed results for other retailers.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2015

Inside Holacracy, Zappos' radical new management structure

Some praise Holacracy for its ability to smash hierarchies and prioritize teams, but 14% of Zappos employees quit due to the new management structure.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2015

House requests information on USPS' competitive activities

The investigation will look at opportunities for "cross-subsidization" in package delivery. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 19, 2015

Costco launches gamified referral campaign

The program rewards current members with Procter & Gamble goods.

By Ian P. Murphy • May 19, 2015

Gas savings no help for Wal-Mart as Q1 misses

But comparable sales at its smaller Neighborhood Market stores rose 7.9% in the quarter. 

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2015

Urban Outfitters misses expectations as Anthropologie brand disappoints

Urban Outfitters' smallest brand, Free People, outperformed its Anthropologie and namesake brands, which dragged the company to a miss in Q1.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2015

Home Depot earnings edge past expectations

Thanks to a busy spring and the improving economy, pent-up demand for home projects boosted sales at the retailer. 

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2015

Why the flash sale boom may be over—and what's next

After a huge growth spurt and subsequent plateau, it might be time for these retailers to adapt to survive. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 18, 2015

Target cutting back on processed foods promotions: WSJ

The retailer is emphasizing other grocery categories like fresh and healthy foods.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 2015

Ascena to buy Ann Inc. for $2.16B

Ann Inc.’s stock rose more than 19% upon the announcement Monday.

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2015

FAO Schwarz to close iconic Fifth Avenue store

The retailer can’t handle the rents at its Midtown Manhattan location, which are among in highest in the world.

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2015

Ikea to test small format urban stores

The stores will be 20,000 square feet or so and will have a mix of items more conducive to immediate shopping.

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2015

Hhgregg reports disappointing loss, considers store closures

The electronics and appliance retailer saw sales fall in most categories.

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2015