Retail Therapy: Old Navy spaces out on gender equality

In a move that says "we didn’t think this through," the brand stocked NASA T-shirts only targeted toward half of the population … we give you one guess.

By Cara Salpini • March 23, 2018

Walmart's Marc Lore: We're staying the course

In spite of a decline from 2017's e-commerce sales gains, it's business as usual for Walmart and Jet, with more acquisitions planned to win with millennials.

By Laura Heller • March 21, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

How personalization shapes the retail industry

As consumer data becomes more readily available, a host of new opportunities have opened up for retailers that want to tap into shopper data.

By Retail Dive staff

KB Toys plots a comeback as Toys R Us collapses

As the toy retailer winds down operations, a business that revives old brands is trying to bring back defunct KB Toys — with Toys R Us employees.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 21, 2018

Former Gilt Groupe execs launch plus-size brand

CoEdition aims to fill a gap by curating fashion items from well known designers in sizes 10 to 26.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2018

Why retailers are prioritizing private label

Whether it's to protect market share from Amazon or meet demands for uniqueness, more companies are building out proprietary lines, but it doesn't come without challenges. 

By Corinne Ruff • March 21, 2018

Ulta’s Mary Dillon on riding the wave of beauty’s success

The retailer is positioned in a retail sweet spot, and its CEO has every intention of growing the best of its business. 

By Laura Heller • March 20, 2018

Amazon reportedly interested in some Toys R Us stores

The e-tailer is looking to expand its physical footprint with parts from the bankrupt toy giant, according to Bloomberg. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 20, 2018

Online grocery CEOs: Using stores to fulfill orders is not the answer

During keynote speeches at ShopTalk, FreshDirect's Jason Ackerman and Ocado's Tim Steiner stressed the inefficiency of the store-pick model and played up the importance of execution.

By Jeff Wells • March 20, 2018

Claire's files for bankruptcy

The teen retailer entered Chapter 11 with a plan to reduce its debt load, inject new capital and let lenders take over a stake in the company. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 19, 2018

Retail Therapy: The jean jacket that swallowed fashion whole

There's bad denim and then there's denim that's so baggy you could fit your whole family in it. This is the latter.

By Cara Salpini • March 16, 2018

Chewy founder leaves as former Amazon exec takes over

Ryan Cohen has stepped down and Sumit Singh will lead as PetSmart continues to absorb the $3.35 billion acquisition. 

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2018

Bankrupt Bon-Ton faces two possible fates: Acquisition or death

The potential outcomes for the department store chain are narrowing as a judge clears a path for a bankruptcy auction, and bids emerge to both save and wind down the business.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 14, 2018

The state of sports retail: How athleisure keeps changing the game

Nike, Under Armour and Lululemon are canaries in the the coal mine as brands are buffeted by changing consumer tastes.

By Cara Salpini • March 14, 2018

Retail defaults to peak in March, Moody's says

Analysts predict six more retail and apparel companies could default over the next year, likely sooner rather than later. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 14, 2018

10 tips to get the most out of Shoptalk 2018

Shoptalk has quickly become retail’s Golden Globes. Christopher Walton, an independent consultant, breaks down what you need to know.

By Christopher Walton • March 14, 2018

Dick's foot traffic rises 3.7% after gun ban

In particular, the outdoor retailer saw nearly an 8% increase in blue states the weekend after announcing it would stop selling assault-style rifles, according to data from Reveal Mobile.

By Cara Salpini • March 13, 2018

Guitar Center downgraded again on new refinancing plan

The musical instrument retailer has announced a plan that would buy it more time to pay down its debt. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 13, 2018

94% of retail execs expect as many — or more — bankruptcies in 2018

Rising consumer credit and interest rates could send more retailers into financial tailspins, according to a new report from BDO.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 13, 2018

Sephora lines up largest accelerator yet

The beauty retailer disrupted department stores years ago and "Sephora Accelerate" helps ensure it doesn't get staid.

By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2018

Retail Therapy: Pizza Hut's Pie Tops are 'fresh' out of the oven

It's the second year in a row for the fast food joint's pizza-inspired sneakers, and customers are already clamoring for a piece of the pie.

By Cara Salpini • March 9, 2018

Meijer plots 6 small urban stores by 2021

The operations aren't likely to move the needle for the big-box chain yet, but analysts say it's a smart move considering the untapped urban market.

By Daphne Howland • March 9, 2018

21% of US shoppers are using voice or chatbots for commerce

A recent study from Mastercard and Mercator shows a 60% acceptance of voice assistants and text-based chatbots for basic informational tasks.

By Dan Alaimo • March 8, 2018

Dollar Tree's 13% sales growth not enough for Wall Street

The deep discounter increased earnings, same-store sales and its top line — to the tune of $6.36 billion — but fell short of analyst hopes on all counts.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2018

Eloquii partners with Reese Witherspoon's Draper James

The 30-piece spring/summer collection in sizes 12-28 includes apparel and accessories and is available now on both websites and stores, and through Rent the Runway.

By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2018

Amazon ad growth could form 'triopoly' with Facebook, Google

The e-tailer is growing its share of ad spend as more marketers gravitate to the platform. 

By Cara Salpini • March 6, 2018