American Apparel laying off 180 employees

The struggling retailer will start layoffs as part of its restructuring plan. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 1, 2015

Hundreds of RadioShack stores survive bankruptcy

A bankruptcy judge deemed hedge fund Standard General’s offer “economically superior” and the best chance to keep afloat a “century-old American retailing icon.”

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015

PetSmart beefs up leadership team

PetSmart was bought in December by a London-based private equity firm and in March announced it was going private. Now comes the fun part.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015

Groupon launches marketplace for its Goods business

The company is steadily inching away from its deals-by-email approach.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015

Wal-Mart urges Arkansas governor to veto 'religious freedom' bill

The state’s governor says he’s likely to sign the bill, but the world’s largest retailer warns that it would be bad for business.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015

Zappos to employees on 'no bosses' policy: 'Take it or leave it'

The company is sweetening the path to exit in order to speed up adoption of its “holacracy” approach, which eliminates not just job titles but also traditional business hierarchies.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015

IBM teams with The Weather Company to produce analytics for retailers

Weather can affect $500 billion in business every year. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 31, 2015

Yoox completes Net-a-Porter merger in all-share deal

The new company, Yoox Net-a-Porter Group, will combine Net-a-Porter's editorial skills with Yoox's online retailing expertise. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 31, 2015

Former Ann Taylor president named Justice CEO

Brian Lynch has 35 years of retail and fashion experience and comes aboard as the brand is ready for some attention.

By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2015

Occupancy rate at malls reaches 6-year high

The demise of the American mall may have been exaggerated, though some are in need of major change.

By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2015

Macy's unveils sweeping omnichannel initiatives

The chain will combine its digital and in-store merchandising marketing teams and invest deeply in online.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 31, 2015

Wal-Mart pulls back free shipping in Canada

The company joins several other U.S. retailers in scaling back operations up north.

By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2015

Amazon hires pilot union exec for drone program

And the e-retail giant also moves along its patents for a clerk-free brick-and-mortar store.

By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2015

Amazon launches professional services marketplace

With Amazon Home Services, the e-commerce giant goes beyond selling physical and digital products. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 30, 2015

With new owner, SkyMall catalog may return to airlines

C&A Marketing won SkyMall’s trademark and e-commerce business, but its new owner says plans go beyond returning the catalog to the seat pocket in front of you.

By Daphne Howland • March 30, 2015

Williams-Sonoma releases mobile recipe app

The branded app brings favorite recipes and tools to mobile users.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 30, 2015

MakerBots 3D printers debut at Sam's Club

The low-cost 3D printers make a move for the mainstream. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 30, 2015

Apple CEO Tim Cook blasts new Indiana religious law

Retailers are front and center as Indiana's "religious freedom" law—which allows businesses to discriminate in the name of religious belief—hits.

By Daphne Howland • March 30, 2015

GNC bolstering quality controls

The supplements retailer will announce a plan to test its products in an agreement with the New York State attorney general’s office

By Daphne Howland • March 30, 2015

Restoration Hardware takes the long view with new growth strategy

The retailer is more into its catalog than social media, and is sticking with brick-and-mortar to successfully reach its wealthy target customers.

By Daphne Howland • March 30, 2015

Best Buy folding Canadian Future Shop chain

The retailer bought the iconic Canadian electronics store chain in 2001, but says it must focus on its flagship brand in the country.

By Daphne Howland • March 30, 2015

RadioShack auction prolonged by lender quarrels

The retailer is fighting for a Standard General bid that is $20 million higher, but other lenders are pushing back hard.

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2015

Walgreens ends 'Be Well' directive

Employees at the drugstore chain are no longer required to issue the stock phrase upon checkout. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 27, 2015

Ousted American Apparel CEO seeks $40M in damages

Dov Charney has re-constituted a lawsuit he instigated nearly a year ago, but suspended in hopes of a return.

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2015

Fred's Super Dollar beefs up executive suite, buys specialty pharmacy

With an improving economy and the merger of Family Dollar and Dollar Tree, “dollar stores” don’t have the luxury of any inefficiencies.

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2015