Levi's cutting 500 jobs

The iconic denim retailer is outsourcing its business services as part of a planned restructuring announced in March.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2014

Wal-Mart announces 5 days of 'Black Friday'

The retailer is calling its event “New Black Friday,” running extended hours and special sales from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2014

RadioShack scales back Thanksgiving Day hours after protests

The plan was to open all day beginning at 8 a.m., but the retailer will now close between noon and 5 p.m.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2014

Neglected Chicago area mall forced to close

A Cook County judge ordered the Lincoln Mall to close by the beginning of January because the owners didn't invest enough in its upkeep.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2014

Wayfair announces healthy post-IPO sales, wider losses

The e-retailer of home goods, furniture, and office supplies said its losses grew due to investments in marketing and branding efforts.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2014

American Apparel sales fall heavily

The retailer is still smarting from the drama surrounding the summertime ouster of founder and CEO Dov Charney.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2014

Sears planning 'open air village' mall

Can this planned development in Florida help bring the retailer back from the brink of extinction?

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2014

Abercrombie & Fitch warns of sales declines

The retailer that once nominated itself as the arbiter of cool is being ignored and rejected by teenagers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 10, 2014

Google Express head moves to Uber

Tom Fallows helped start and lead Google's same-day delivery service.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 10, 2014

Sears considering real estate sale

The retailer may sell its real estate holdings, something some investors advocated for 10 years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 10, 2014

How America's biggest retailers and shippers are preparing for the holiday season

The retail sphere is ramping up for this year's $616.9 million holiday season. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 7, 2014

Target hires General Motors compliance exec

Jacqueline Hourigan Rice will have an expanded role as chief risk and compliance officer at the retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2014

Target selling some items at NYC's Story concept store

CEO Brian Cornell agreed to sell some Target products at the concept store after visiting Story's New York City location.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2014

Zulily lands $1B in sales, lowers outlook

Analysts say the flash-sales site is not cutting prices enough to lure holiday shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2014

Foot Locker CEO retiring next month

COO Richard Johnson will take over for CEO Ken Hicks Dec. 1.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2014

Alibaba's first public earnings report exceeds expectations

Revenue and sales volume were both up more than 50% year-over-year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2014

CVS revenues up despite tobacco sales ban

The newly renamed CVS Health Corp. reported a higher-than-expected revenue increase, but its profit fell due to higher costs.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2014

Minimum wage increases win in five states and San Francisco

Despite a strong showing by Republicans, voters in five states and in San Francisco backed hourly wage increases. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2014

When and why CEOs flex their political muscle

Getting mixed up in political discussions can be tricky for companies, but some retail CEOs go for it.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2014

Forrester: Holiday web sales will bring in $89B

Shoppers new to web and mobile shopping will help drive the spending growth online.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2014

Lowe's stung by bee protests

The environmental activist group Friends of the Earth says certain pesticides sold by the retailer are contributing to bee die-off.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2014

Dollar General extends Family Dollar takeover offer

Without enough takers, the $80-per-share offer will now be good until Dec. 31.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2014

Irish company beat Apple to 'iWatch' trademark

The Apple Watch, which much of the world except CEO Time Cook has called "iWatch," will launch in the spring, much later than anticipated.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2014

'Alex from Target' an Internet sensation

In an example of the dizzying swiftness of viral meme proliferation, a tweet has made a retail worker into a worldwide heartthrob.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2014

Ex-Apple CEO unveils new smartphone brand

The Obi is an Android phone priced to compete for iPhone lovers who lack the cash.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014