J.C. Penney profits tumbled last year, as sales edged down | Retail Dive
The department store’s investments are hitting its bottom line, but could fuel its comeback, according to owner Simon Property Group’s CEO.| Retail Dive
The department store’s investments are hitting its bottom line, but could fuel its comeback, according to owner Simon Property Group’s CEO.| Retail Dive
Katie Mullen, who arrived at the struggling department store over a year ago, previously led digital efforts at upscale retailer Neiman Marcus.| Retail Dive
The resale business sold most of the European company to Florin Filote for one euro, while early reports suggest On and Amazon scored sales during the holiday.| Retail Dive
Mara Sirhal leads merchandising amid the home shopping giant’s “Age of Possibility” turnaround effort, focused on women over 50.| Retail Dive
The repositioning is the "culmination of a multi-year evolution," according to the company, which will be led by QVC CEO Mike George.| Retail Dive
The struggling company, which runs home shopping networks QVC and HSN and a small brand portfolio, has until Dec. 9 to regain share price compliance.| Retail Dive
Bill Wafford has taken on the additional position of chief administrative officer and will oversee the company’s transformation office.| Retail Dive
Rosalia Bucaro also spent more than a decade at Rue Gilt Groupe, most recently as its executive vice president of merchandising.| Retail Dive
The furniture retailer’s strategy includes price hikes, supplier negotiations and diversifying its sourcing footprint beyond China.| Retail Dive - Latest News
A new strategic partnership will see Creed join the L’Oréal Luxe portfolio, along with 50-year beauty licenses for Gucci, Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta.| Retail Dive - Latest News
Only Gen X plans to increase spending slightly, as consumers search for deals and trade down on brands and retailers, per a Deloitte report.| Retail Dive - Latest News
A new report from ThredUp and GlobalData found that consumers could use about 40% of holiday budgets on secondhand gifts.| Retail Dive - Latest News
The expansion is a “significant milestone” in the brand’s growth, according to the company.| Retail Dive - Latest News
The struggling department store said it was able to mitigate higher distribution costs and tariffs through better markdown management.| Retail Dive - Latest News
Some vendors are still owed money, and a number have stopped shipping to the luxury retailer, a scenario analysts have warned about for months.| Retail Dive
With a new CEO set to take over, the sportswear giant pulled its guidance for the year and stressed the actions it’s already taking to reset the business.| Retail Dive
Teens are also feeling the weight of inflation, citing it as one of the top social causes on their minds, Piper Sandler found.| Retail Dive
Elliott Hill, who served as president of consumer and marketplace before retiring in 2020, will rejoin the sportswear giant in the top spot, while John Donahoe retires.| Retail Dive
Through the tie-up, Stanton Optical will offer eye exams, prescription lenses and more in five of the office retailer’s locations.| Retail Dive
While in-store sales are expected to grow 2.75% from last year, e-commerce sales growth is slowing, according to a recent report from Bain & Company.| Retail Dive
The sale, which marks the company’s kickoff to the holiday shopping season, is scheduled for Oct. 7 and Oct. 8.| Retail Dive
Most shoppers believe that tariffs will result in higher costs, even as they intend to splurge on purchases for themselves, according to a KPMG report.| Retail Dive
New data from Adobe predicts U.S. online sales this holiday season could grow 5.3% compared to last year, driven by electronics, apparel and furniture.| Retail Dive
Consumers are turning away from retailers with significant price hikes and searching for discounts, according to ICSC.| Retail Dive
The collection is releasing just in time for the holiday season, as the retailer chases a growing market segment.| Retail Dive
The company beat Q2 expectations despite hits from tariffs and a major data breach.| Retail Dive
Barington Capital wants the Angels back and says CEO Hillary Super lacks focus. The retailer says it’s confident in its “new and experienced leadership.”| Retail Dive
From pulling forward inventory to enacting cost increases, here are ways retailers are taking a hit from levies going into the second half of the year.| Retail Dive
The office supplies retailer is the latest to kick off an October sales event to entice consumers to shop earlier in the season.| Retail Dive
Customers are using AI tools to search for better deals and gift ideas, but they remain skeptical of the technology, a UserTesting survey found.| Retail Dive
An event at the Georgetown location, which features a brighter ambiance than previous designs, focused on a U.S.-grown cotton program.| Retail Dive
The young age group is attracted to self-expression and individuality, but still cares about a purchase decision mainstay: price.| Retail Dive
Ever-changing trends and flashy brands like E.l.f. Cosmetics are challenging giants like Estée Lauder and L'Oréal to draw from a new playbook.| Retail Dive
More than 70% of customers have purchased products on their phones, and a clear majority also have used them in-store, according to a new report.| Retail Dive
The Japanese retailer is debuting a serum and a lotion. Meanwhile, the outdoors brand rolled out a series of goals for 2030.| Retail Dive
A growth plan that kicked off two years ago focusing on delivery, private label brands and stores is bearing fruit.| Retail Dive
With two major acquisitions this year, Target massively expanded its same-day delivery fulfillment capabilities. Is this what finally gives its grocery business a boost?| Retail Dive
The move signals to Amazon and Walmart that the mass merchant won't give up the fight when it comes to everyday household goods.| Retail Dive
The big-box retailer is testing a new pickup service at three Minneapolis-area stores just a year after pulling the plug on a previous attempt.| Retail Dive
From Sephora embracing its status as a Gen Alpha “playground” to Coach’s Gen Z-focused store concept, retailers are leaning in.| Retail Dive
Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts that retailers will bring on fewer than 500,000 employees in Q4, a low last seen following the 2008 financial crisis.| Retail Dive
With Raquel Reyes, the company has created a descendant of another character for the first time — while introducing a new generation to its luxury product.| Retail Dive
To entice consumers to shop early, the mass merchants join Amazon and others in kicking off the holiday season with sales events next month.| Retail Dive
The company expects the eBay Vault, which will open next quarter, to secure up to $3 billion in assets over the next few years.| Retail Dive
The deal will usher in “a new era of digital collecting to the world’s top destination for collectibles,” according to eBay.| Retail Dive
The eyewear company said the vast majority of the program’s users live within 30 minutes of one of the retailer’s 300 stores.| Retail Dive
The two will open five locations this year, staffed by Warby Parker employees, as a complement to Target’s existing optical business.| Retail Dive
The co-founder and co-CEO discusses the brand’s store expansion, its partnership with Target and the decision to sunset an iconic aspect of its business.| Retail Dive
The launch of the “Designs From Our Archives” collection highlighted artisans — and had customers lining up outside of stores.| Retail Dive
The department store is offering deals on thousands of products across apparel, beauty and more online and in stores.| Retail Dive
Now in beta, the chat feature draws on Amazon’s retail insights to assist with everything from research to pumping out final creative assets like video.| Retail Dive
Target plans to hire nearly 100,000 workers for the holidays, about the same as past years, while Macy’s is aiming to bring on about 38,000.| Retail Dive
Ten-year company veteran Delphine Herve will take on the position at the beauty retailer. Meanwhile, the pet retailer saw net loss surge by 70% in Q2.| Retail Dive
The fast-fashion brand, whose U.S. operator went bankrupt this year, has inked three new partnerships for its e-commerce and wholesale businesses.| Retail Dive
The e-commerce giant said hundreds of millions of items sold but didn't disclose exactly how much consumers spent during the event.| Retail Dive
These summer sales may offer the best deals of the season. But are they on products that consumers actually want?| Retail Dive
More than half of consumers report seeing more merchandise locked up in stores in the past year, according to a recent survey from Numerator.| Retail Dive
That’s down from the company’s estimates last year, which expected the market to reach $82 billion by 2026.| Retail Dive
Secondhand goods present retailers with a lucrative sales opportunity at an uncertain time for the industry, according to several presenters.| Retail Dive
At the dawn of the 21st century, the 160-year-old retailer expanded amid the sector's steep decline. What now?| Retail Dive
The e-commerce giant is looking past the industry to expand its reach, and rivals have figured out ways to compete.| Retail Dive
The move pushes the company, which operates mattress brands Nectar and DreamCloud, further into the home furnishing space.| Retail Dive
The category was on the rise, but the pandemic drove exponential growth. Retailers must now navigate how to sustain momentum in the years ahead.| Retail Dive
Many disappointed customers don't complain directly to brands about negative interactions, costing companies revenue, a Coveo report found.| Retail Dive
Many kids get ideas about new products and brands by viewing haul and unboxing videos, according to a report by Morning Consult.| Retail Dive
The mass merchant is looking to turn around falling sales and declining customer sentiment. But first, it needs to diagnose its own problems.| Retail Dive
CEO Brian Cornell said that rises in comparable sales and other strong performance numbers were "proof our strategy is working."| Retail Dive
The company changed its retirement policy for the executive, who led it through multiple upheavals and a $40 billion expansion in its sales.| Retail Dive
The Bulgarian company's revenue and powerful software will help the U.S. resale site expand overseas.| Retail Dive
In an expansion of its existing program, U.S. customers can now donate gently used clothes to raise money for charity and earn Farfetch shopping credits.| Retail Dive
The expansion, which will bring its footprint to 74 stores, is less ambitious than what was previously announced.| Retail Dive
Like other activewear brands, the company is shifting its focus toward digital engagement and benefiting from the home workout trend.| Retail Dive
Customer satisfaction with retailer mobile apps is at 83%, and 49% are using the apps to make purchases, according to Synchrony.| Retail Dive
The e-commerce giant is providing few details about a leak of customer names and emails right before Black Friday.| Retail Dive
Last holiday season was a bountiful one for retailers across the board, and this one is anticipated to be even more profitable if common pitfalls are avoided.| Retail Dive
Free shipping is the biggest draw for Amazon customers, but an easy return policy and a wide assortment doesn't hurt, according to a new study by Epsilon.| Retail Dive
Seventy-one percent of respondents said they think using the technology to try on products virtually would boost their buying confidence.| Retail Dive
A new survey from Walmart and Morning Consult indicates that social media is becoming a key platform for product discovery.| Retail Dive
Rapinoe teamed up with the brand to pay athletes to talk about their periods while competing in sports.| Retail Dive
The DTC intimates brand will land in six of the department store’s locations and on its website through a deal that deepens its reach in the country.| Retail Dive
The DTC brand was bought by health and hygiene company Essity, with founder Joanna Griffiths maintaining a 20% stake.| Retail Dive
Brick-and-mortar expansion plans were delayed last year during the height of the pandemic, but now the DTC brand is back with three California stores.| Retail Dive
The retailer needs to move "much faster," incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke said Wednesday. “I know we're not realizing our full potential right now.”| Retail Dive
The executive shaped the mass retailer’s reputation and performance for over a decade. He will be succeeded by COO Michael Fiddelke.| Retail Dive
The SoHo location will feature bra bars, as well as a selection of the brand’s underwear, activewear and its teen brand, Kt by Knix.| Retail Dive
The online behemoth said Cyber Monday was the single biggest shopping day in the company's history, surpassing its Prime Day event for the most products ordered worldwide.| Retail Dive
The e-commerce company is offering an exclusive line of over-the-counter medications, thanks to healthcare supplier Perrigo.| Retail Dive
The e-commerce giant's private label sales are being driven by apparel, baby care and vitamins and offer lessons to sellers, according to a new report.| Retail Dive
It was the "biggest holiday season" yet according to the e-commerce giant, which acknowledged it sold "millions" more Echo devices over last year.| Retail Dive
L2 researchers have identified 41 private brands — seven more than flagged by Morgan Stanley analysts, according to a new report.| Retail Dive
If retailers and brands can't compete with free shipping or low prices, they need a unique, high quality product, according to a new report.| Retail Dive
The generation prioritizes buying beauty and luxury goods in person, placing a premium on the physical shopping experience, research from Adyen shows.| Retail Dive
Both retailers leaned on their scale to get goods on shelves and keep prices low, at least relative to the industry.| Retail Dive
Even with chatbots and other digital tools for customer support, many customers still want the option to speak to human representatives.| Retail Dive
The company that runs HSN and QVC is still in a turnaround period as it shifts its brand focus to social shopping and streaming.| Retail Dive
The owner of QVC and HSN is rebranding to QVC Group as it aims for $1.5 billion in revenue from those channels within three years.| Retail Dive
Brands like New Balance, Adidas, Birkenstock and On are continuing to gain traction with Gen Z.| Retail Dive
TCGplayer will continue to operate independently as eBay continues to accelerate its position in trading cards.| Retail Dive
The retailer also teased a holiday assortment that's 50% larger than last year and includes "thousands" of low-cost items.| Retail Dive
The sales event, which is slated to run Oct. 8 and Oct. 9, comes about a month and a half ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.| Retail Dive
