Lululemon same-store sales up, gives weak outlook

And the retailer may be expanding beyond its exclusive “skinny girl” vibe.

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2015

UPDATE: Consumer Product Safety Commission investigating Lumber Liquidators

Sens. Bill Nelson and Charles Schumer had asked several federal agencies to investigate whether the retailer is selling toxin-contaminated laminate.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2015

Lands' End stumbles in Q4

Already vulnerable because of its ongoing association with Sears stores, sales and profits were also dinged by a product recall and the strong dollar.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2015

American Apparel says S.E.C. looking into Dov Charney ouster

Founder Charney was demoted and ultimately fired last year but hasn’t quite given up the idea of a return.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2015

UPDATE: Yoox, Amazon reportedly in talks to buy Net-A-Porter

A purchase like this could launch the fashion commerce that Amazon has been vying for, but Italian e-commerce fashion retailer Yoox may be closer to such a deal, according to weekend reports.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2015

Toys 'R' Us to transform stores into play destinations

The retailer wants children to come in and play for a while so their parents spend more time (and money) at its stores.

By Daphne Howland • March 25, 2015

Cybersecurity legislation moves through Congress

Several bills addressing data sharing, privacy protection, and cybersecurity measures appear to have broad support and a good chance of becoming law.

By Daphne Howland • March 25, 2015

Standard General ups its bid in RadioShack bankruptcy auction

But the process may be held up by objections filed by two states and AT&T over the retailer’s bankruptcy sale of customer data.

By Daphne Howland • March 25, 2015

PayPal, eBay chiefs to get $14M each after split

Dan Schulman will be PayPal CEO and Devin Wenig will be eBay CEO after the companies split up later in the year.

By Daphne Howland • March 25, 2015

Facebook to push for beauty advertisers

The social media company has hired former InStyle publisher Karin Tracy, who has deep connections with beauty brands.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 24, 2015

Sephora upgrades loss prevention systems

The beauty retailer will add IP cameras, digital video recorders, alarm panels, and electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag systems at all stores. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 24, 2015

H&M profit beats estimates, warns on strong dollar

The apparel retailer also said that it will open around 400 new stores in the 2014-2015 financial year.

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 24, 2015

EBay adds GoPro president, Red Cross CEO to board

The appointments of independent directors Tony Bates and Gail McGovern help reshape the e-commerce company ahead of its big split from PayPal.

By Daphne Howland • March 24, 2015

Karmaloop files for bankruptcy

The street-wise apparel company also garnered financing for its restructuring plan, with Kanye West and Damon Dash reportedly among those interested in buying a stake.

By Daphne Howland • March 24, 2015

RadioShack auction slowed by Standard General's bid terms

The auction continues Tuesday as hedge fund Standard General works to get its credit bid accepted.

By Daphne Howland • March 24, 2015

Amazon boosting Indian fashion business

Amazon’s apparel business in India is growing by leaps and bounds, but apparel retailers in the U.S. have reasons to be wary.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2015

Amazon may own '.free' domain

ICANN documents indicate that other bidders have dropped out of the auction. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 23, 2015

Rite Aid stock rises on takeover talk

Shareholders liked the idea last week, and Walgreens Boots Alliance has said it will be looking to expand. But it’s unclear whether an acquisition of Rite Aid would be the ticket.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2015

Former Gap global CMO moves to Spotify

Seth Farbman was instrumental in revitalizing Gap's brand. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 23, 2015

J.C. Penney shuffles C-suite, again

Executive vice president and general counsel Janet Dhillon is leaving amid other staff changes at the retailer.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2015

Report claims Mall of America 'catfished' protesters in December

Malls are gathering places with particular, challenging security concerns. But if the allegations are true, the Mall of America's actions may drive shoppers away.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2015

Toys 'R' Us swings to profit after cost cutting

The retailer is also moving away from its iconic Times Square location in New York City.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2015

Rakuten continues to diversify with OverDrive acquisition

Japan's largest online marketplace has expanded its e-book footprint. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 20, 2015

FAA gives Amazon the go-ahead to test drones

The agency has been slow in releasing rules for commercial use of remote-controlled aircraft. This is a small breakthrough for Amazon, but hardly approval of its drone program.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2015

Sears defends its ability to pay vendors

The retailer pushed back on reports that said it was forced to pay invoices early, saying it’s doing fine and moving forward with its planned REIT.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2015