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

TAG Heuer developing luxury smartwatch with Google, Intel

Apple’s conspicuous entry into the market with its $10,000 gold Apple Watch has clearly caught the attention of the upscale watchmaker.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2015

Hedge fund says its bid could save RadioShack stores

But Standard General’s offer for next week's auction is being challenged by other RadioShack lenders.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2015

How retail's gender gap affects retailers

Women are essential to retail, as both customers and hourly workers. But is the industry making things harder for one of its most valuable demographics?

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2015

Target agrees to settle breach lawsuit for $10M

The retailer has proposed to pay victims of its massive 2013 data hack up to $10,000 each. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 19, 2015

Second American Apparel ad banned in UK

The retailer's bodysuit ad was seen as an attempt to sexualize a child by UK authorities. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 19, 2015

Ulta's e-commerce revenue jumps 56%

Total sales grew 21.4% to reach $3.2 billion in 2014.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 19, 2015

DSW beats expectations on e-commerce push

But the retailer is finding that ship-from-store is expensive and will tweak how it fulfills online orders from stores, its CEO says.

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2015

Mary Kay Cosmetics sues RetailMeNot for fraud

The coupon site says it’s a bridge between shoppers and brands, but the cosmetics company would like to burn that.

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2015

Amazon shuttering Webstore e-commerce platform

Small and medium retailers now have several other strong platform options like Shopify and Bigcommerce.

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2015

Target plans to raise minimum wage to $9 per hour, WSJ reports

The retailer will boost its minimum starting next month. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 18, 2015

Joe Fresh founder leaving company

Charismatic designer and entrepreneur Joe Mimran is stepping down, and president Mario Grauso is well prepared to expand the brand, the company said.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2015

Foot Locker revamping stores, eyes $10B in sales by 2020

As sports apparel booms for athletics and weekend leisure, the retailer aims to cash in with the right mix of merchandise.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2015

UPDATE: Simon sweetens bid for mall operator Macerich

Simon Property Group boosted its cash and stock offer for rival Macerich Co. and said it would withdraw that "best and final" offer if Macerich didn't take a meeting by April 1.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2015

Sotheby's, eBay launch partnership

The first online auction by the two companies will go live online April 1 to a broad global customer base.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2015

Adidas to drop NBA licensing partnership

Adidas' decade-long partnership with the basketball league will end, as a new deal is likely too expensive for the slipping sports gear retailer.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2015

Glamour launching e-commerce efforts

The move, beginning in the UK and U.S. this year, makes good on the retail push begun by publisher Condé Nast two years ago.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2015

Dollar General increasing hours, not wages

Many workers say that getting enough hours is as important as getting enough pay when it comes to making a living.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2015

J.C. Penney CMO exits

Debra Berman was charged with revitalizing the department store's brand. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 16, 2015

Wal-Mart shuffles grocery team in effort to improve food

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is shaking up its executive food team in an effort to bring in more shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2015

TigerDirect giving up on brick-and-mortar

The Miami-based retailer once gobbled up Circuit City and CompUSA, but things have changed for electronics retail.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2015

Lumber Liquidators shares tumble, again

The retailer’s shares rose after going on the defensive Thursday, but those gains have disappeared as the controversy continues.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2015

Wet Seal acquired by Versa Capital at auction

Unlike retailers Delia’s and RadioShack, the teen apparel retailer has a chance to survive its bankruptcy.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2015

Facebook buys shopping search engine TheFind

The e-commerce search engine could help improve localized results for Facebook's search. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 16, 2015

FTC could call for 250 divestitures for Dollar Tree

The retailer is optimistic the merger can happen by April.

By David Oliver • March 13, 2015