Lord & Taylor chief is out

President Vanessa LeFebvre announced her departure as executives at owner Hudson's Bay Co. said four more of its locations will shutter.

By Daphne Howland • June 14, 2019

How Pier 1, Rite Aid and other distressed retailers stacked up in Q1

We pulled key data from struggling industry players as they try to compete in retail's "survival of the fittest."

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated June 27, 2019

Walmart updates supplier pricing tool to manage tariff costs

The move shows how certain the company's executives are of the need for price hikes, as the system designed to enable them is already in place.

By Morgan Forde • June 13, 2019

Francesca's chairman to step down as shares sink

The apparel retailer also says it will close "at least" 30 stores this year after closing eight in the first quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Updated June 17, 2019

Kohl's shuts down its off-price experiment

The retailer announced its Off/Aisle concept just a couple weeks after Macy's unveiled Backstage — but the two ventures have followed different paths. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 13, 2019

Lululemon stretches again in Q1 as sales rise 20%

The athleisure company is expanding its men's sales, loyalty program, omnichannel operations and its outlook.

By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2019

Walmart nixes Jet's lead exec role

As the retail giant shifts its online focus to Walmart.com, it plans to transition leadership of the Jet brand under another e-commerce executive.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 13, 2019

Another Destination Maternity CEO out amid sales plunge

The latest leapfrog comes with another report of sales and profit troubles at the apparel retailer.

By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2019

Target expands family leave, backup care for hourly workers

Retailers depend heavily on hourly and part-time workers, who may find it difficult to take unpaid time for caregiving responsibilities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2019

Bringing stores into the 21st century

The old prototype store model is obsolete and fails to accommodate the new reality of retail, ruled by personalized experiences, local flavor and nuance, writes WD Partners' Elaine Kleinschmidt.

By Elaine Kleinschmidt • June 13, 2019

Ralph Lauren commits to sweeping sourcing changes

Based on new goals on sustainable materials, the fashion brand is likely going to have a very different supplier base in 2025 than it does today. 

By Emma Cosgrove • June 13, 2019

Lawsuit alleges Ascena misled public about 'complete disaster' at Ann Taylor, Loft

A shareholder took aim at the apparel retailer for talking up its acquisition of the brands ahead of a $1 billion write-down on their value. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 12, 2019

Rihanna's Fenty to pop up at The Webster in SoHo

The superstar's inclusive approach is a fresh luxury take and one that has pushed rivals to innovate.

By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2019

Farfetch launches on JD.com

The two marketplaces forged a strategic partnership in 2017 that they've built up the last two years to compete against Alibaba in the luxury market.

By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2019

Will the once marvelous department store ever come back?

Many of the innovations fueling retail's most successful startups were standard amenities at department stores nearly a century ago.

By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2019

Neiman Marcus goes 'dark'

The department store never went public as planned and can stop filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission thanks to retooled debt.

By Daphne Howland • Updated June 25, 2019

Chico's comp sales slide in Q1

The apparel conglomerate's massive fleet optimization isn't helping that metric, but its new CEO promises stronger sales and a successful turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2019

Ascena net loss widens to $238M

The apparel group has new leadership, a shrunken portfolio and a cost-cutting plan, but analysts say it must focus on inventory-bloating product missteps.

By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2019

Activist investor: Hudson's Bay take-private bid is 'woefully inadequate'

In a scathing letter to the retailer’s special committee, Land & Buildings said the offer "materially undervalues" the company's assets.

By Daphne Howland , Cara Salpini • Updated June 18, 2019

PVH taps new Calvin Klein CEO

Cheryl Abel-Hodges is moving up at the brand as new company president Stefan Larsson, who arrived last month, makes his mark.

By Daphne Howland • June 10, 2019

99 Cents Only cuts 2nd debt deal in as many years

Lenders agreed to take equity in the dollar retailer in lieu of payment, prompting S&P to downgrade the discount retailer's credit rating from CCC+ to CC.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 10, 2019

Gap commits to 100% sustainable cotton sourcing

The apparel brand also considers the entire life cycle of a garment in its sustainability accounting, as many textiles end up in the landfill.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 10, 2019

Retailing at the end of the world: How large chains liquidate

This year, several decades-old retailers shut down in bankruptcy as lenders and owners lost faith. These are boom times for companies that specialize in retail wind downs.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 10, 2019

FedEx Express to cut ties with Amazon

The air services contract will end on the heels of recent moves by the e-commerce giant to build out its own logistics network.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 7, 2019

Revolve opens strong on Wall Street with $1.3B valuation

Beyond its good investment fortune, the retailer's strengths position it to take share in the troubled apparel market, according to MKM Partners.

By Daphne Howland • June 7, 2019