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June 2

Macy's cuts full-year outlook in latest sign of retail weakness
     
Buy Buy Baby draws sale interest in Bed Bath & Beyond bankruptcy, one bidder looks to save stores

May 31

Nordstrom beats quarterly sales estimates as apparel demand holds up
     
The collapse of the 'unremarkable middle' might be the best way to describe what's going wrong for retailers

May 25

Target quietly moves Pride merchandise in some stores as conservative activists declare victory
     
Kohl's rises on surprise profit as CEO's turnaround plan shows effect 

May 17

Target CEO: We're seeing 'violent' incidents in our stores, and it's costing us millions
     
Activist firms call on Dollar General, Dollar Tree to improve worker safety, wages

May 12

The real reasons stores such as Walmart and Starbucks are closing in big cities

Chat GPT and retail: Reality, hype, what's next and how to prepare

May 10

The decline of the five-day commute is a boon to suburban retail

Under Armour sends potential warning sign about retailers’ profits

May 5

Bed Bath & Beyond spinoff Christmas Tree Shops prepares bankruptcy filing

Macy's opens more strip mall stores as expansion strategy faces pivotal test

May 3

Nordstrom is the latest retailer to leave San Fransisco 

Jenny Craig tells employees it will shut its doors

May 1

Retailers locking up everyday products, frustrating customers

As banks fail, retail bankruptcies rise

April 21

Ikea to open 17 new U.S. stores in $2.2 billion expansion

Procter & Gamble hikes prices again with scant pushback, and boosts sales view

April 19

The pandemic led to a resurgence of independent retail

Here's who's shopping the most at 11 major stores

April 14

Retail sales tumble in another sign of a softening U.S. economy

Walmart to sell menswear brand Bonobos to Express, WHP Global for $75 million

April 12

Why Walmart is closing half its stores in Chicago

Restaurant prices are rising faster than grocery prices for the first time since inflation ran hot

April 7

Walmart sees sustained pressure from inflation; to slow hiring pace

Retailers tackle cardboard overload with made-to-fit Boxes
 

April 5

Bed Bath & Beyond gets merchandise lifeline as it faces bankruptcy threat 

Gen Z loves the same brand that teens have loved for over a decade
 

March 31

Retail investors flee Bed Bath & Beyond when it needs them most

Amazon must face California lawsuit claiming its prices are too high, judge says
 

March 30

Walgreens revenue rises despite sharp decline in demand for Covid tests, vaccines

Walmart is rolling out a new perk to its $98 annual Walmart+ membership — early access to a new Oreo flavor
 

March 24

Millennials plan to stick with online shopping even as stores rebound, new survey finds

Amazon, other retailers revamp 'free' shipping as costs soar
 

March 22

White Claw unveils branded vodka as it enters the spirits category
     
Harris Teeter celebrates new logo, slogan with donation to Second Harvest

March 17

Retailers see a tough year ahead, so they're rolling out the recession playbook
     
Dollar General misses estimates as customers curb spending, costs rise

March 15

U.S. retail sales point to underlying strength in the economy  
     
Kellogg names snacking unit Kellanova ahead of planned spinoff 

March 10

CFOs warily watch—and wait—for an acceleration in Fed interest-rate hikes 
     
Why major retailers should be nervous about their growing off-price rivals

March 8

Global brands look to boost media investment in women's sports
     
Adidas, burnt by Kanye West split, seeks a new focus

March 3

As retail stores close downtown, new ones open in suburbs
     
New York to double number of cannabis dispensary licenses

March 1

Target leans into 'affordable joy' and its cheap chic reputation as sales slow 
     
As dollar stores proliferate, some communities say no

February 24

Suburban retail adapts to changing shopping habits
     
Virginia passes law to crack down on organized retail theft

February 22

Walmart and Home Depot are getting ready for a consumer slowdown
     
Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy e-commerce outdoor retailer Moosejaw from Walmart

February 15

Wall Street mixed as retail sales point to more rate hikes

Consumers' call for convenience could spark self-service checkout expansion

February 10

Kroger and Albertsons zero in on store divestitures amid deal review -sources

Adidas could lose over $750 million as it tries to figure out what to do with its stockpile of Yeezys

February 8

Amid food inflation, more shoppers turn to dollar stores for groceries

Shoppers to face fresh price hikes as stores, suppliers pass on costs

February 3

Fanatics to start livestreamed shopping of trading cards, collectibles

Amazon's outlook disappoints as customer budgets stay tight

February 1

Peloton doesn't care that equipment is losing money, sees path forward in the app

Walmart throws shade at Amazon over new $150 minimum for free grocery delivery

January 27

H&M Highlights Fast-fashion Gloom as Luxury Takes Hit in China

Hasbro Warns of Weak Holiday Quarter Results, Cuts 15% Of Its Workforce

January 25

Apple Begins Hiring for Effort to Bring Retail Chain to Malaysia

Wealthy Boomers Are Buying More Skechers — And It’s a Problem for Nike

January 20

America’s Largest Party Supply Store Files for Bankruptcy

Stores Say Shoplifting Is a National Crisis. The Numbers Don’t Back It Up

January 18

Retail Sales Continued To Fall in December as Shoppers Battled Inflation

Amazon’s Largest Layoff in Company History Hits Retail, HR, Cloud Teams

January 13

Last Year Was Horrible In Retail, But This One Looks Worse

Home Depot To Change Pay Policy for Hourly Employees

January 11

Amazon Plans to Close 3 UK Warehouses, Impacting 1,200 Workers

LVMH Names New Louis Vuitton CEO, Puts Arnault Daughter in Charge of Dior

January 6

‘Maybe We Cried Too Much’ Over Shoplifting, Walgreens Executive Says

Macy’s Warns Holiday-quarter Will Come in Light, Citing Squeeze on Shoppers’ Wallets

January 4

Retailers Brace for Tougher Times and More Frugal Customers in 2023

Retail Pharmacies Can Now Dispense Abortion Pills. But Will They?

December 21

Target Hopes Value-hungry Shoppers Will Come to the Rescue This Holiday Season

New York City’s Chain Stores Still Haven’t Bounced Back

December 16

Retail Sales, Manufacturing Declines Point to Slowing Economy

Retail Sales Fell 0.6% In November as Consumers Feel the Pressure From Inflation

December 14

Dollar General’s New Popshelf Stores Chase Inflation-Weary Shoppers in the Suburbs

Supermarkets Push Store Brands to Lure Cost-Conscious Shoppers

December 9

Walmart-Backed Fintech Startup Plans to Launch Its Own Buy Now, Pay Later Loans

Primark Owner Sticks to Forecast of Lower Profit in 2022-23

December 7

Walmart CEO Warns Company Will Close Stores if Theft Doesn’t Slow Down

Cigarette Companies Ordered to Display Health Warning Signs at Retailers

December 2

Kroger Hikes Forecast After Stronger Grocery Sales Top Estimates

Adidas Sticks to World Cup Sales Outlook Despite Germany’s Exit

November 30

Kroger, Albertsons CEOs Defend Grocery Tie-Up, Say Deal Won’t Hurt Competition

Doordash Is Laying Off 1,250 Employees and Sounding the Alarm on the Food Delivery Industry

November 25

Walmart Overtakes Amazon in Shoppers' Search for Black Friday Bargains
 
Thanksgiving Sales Overcome Inflation Gloom, Hit Record $5.3 Billion

November 23

Covid-Hit Hong Kong Loses Luxury Shopping Crown to New York

Nike Scores Critical Win in Sweeping Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

November 18

Goldman Sees Holiday Sales Creating Volatility in Retail Stocks

Gap Beats on Third-Quarter Revenue, but Tempers Expectations for Holiday Season

November 16

Retail Sales Surged by 1.3% In October as Consumers Continue to Spend Despite Inflation

Walmart Is Crushing Target by Luring Wealthier Shoppers and Dominating Groceries

November 11

All Sobeys-Owned Stores, Pharmacies Functional Again After Computer Problems

Gyms and At-Home Fitness Battle for Prominence This Holiday Season

November 9

Adidas Warns of Big Earnings Hit After Ending Ye Partnership

Peloton Co-founder John Foley Launches Business Selling Custom Rugs Directly to Consumers

November 4

Carvana Stock on Pace for Worst Day Ever as Outlook Darkens for Used Vehicle Market

U.S. Holiday Sales to Slow as Inflation Tests Consumer Resilience

November 2

A Resale ‘Revolution’: Affluent Shoppers Embrace Secondhand Shopping

Walmart Is Testing ‘Cute’ Tiny Stores In Vacation Spots Far From Big Boxes

October 28

Foot Locker Suffers A One-Two Punch As It Cuts Ties With Yeezy And Nike Pulls Back

Walmart, Disney Among Top 12 Employers That Laid off Thousands During the Pandemic, House Inquiry Finds

October 26

Sneaker Resellers See Dollar Signs In Kanye’s Split With Adidas

Troubled Retailers Hunker Down for Holiday Stress Test
 

October 21

Big Bargains Will Dominate the Holiday Season, but Shoppers May Not Be Sold

Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and at Least 15 Other Retailers Will Be Closed on Thanksgiving This Year — See the List

October 19

U.S. Retailers Fill Store Shelves with Leftover Holiday Inventory

How the Warehouse Boom Devoured America's Workforce

October 14

These Retail Chains May Not Survive a Recession

US Retail Sales Stagnate as Inflation, Rates Hit Consumers

October 12

Retailers' Stockpiles Mean Deep Holiday Discounts Starting Now

One-Third Vacant, Massachusetts Mall Shows Why Regional Operators Are in a Bind

October 7

Adidas Says Its Relationship With Kanye West Is Under Review

Retail Real Estate Is Enjoying Its Biggest Revival in Years

October 5

Amazon Freezes Corporate Hiring in Its Retail Business

Peloton Will Put Bikes in Every Hilton-Branded Hotel in the U.S.

September 30

Rite Aid Loss Hits $311 Million As Inflation Pressures Rise

Nike Is Getting Ready to Discount Product Across North America, But The Company Expects to Finish Before the Holidays 

September 28

What Kroger, Walmart, Target Learned From China's Alibaba About Grocery's Future

Bed Bath & Beyond Aspired to Be the Next Target. But Strategic Mistakes Made It the Year's Biggest Retail Train Wreck

September 23

Canada Retail Sales Rebound After Mid-Summer Spending Slump

Bed Bath & Beyond’s Merchandise Problems Will Make it Hard to Pull Off a Turnaround This Holiday Season

September 21

Peloton Adds $3,195 Rowing Machine to Fitness Equipment Lineup

Nordstrom Adopts Poison Pill After Mexican Retailer Buys Stake

September 16

Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company

Bed Bath & Beyond Releases List of 56 Stores it Plans to Close 

September 14

Buzzy DTC Brands Are Getting a Major Reality Check

Eco-Conscious Buyers Are Shifting Consumer Trends, Here’s How Retailers Are Responding

September 12

Retailers Brace as 70% Of Us Consumers Skip Retail Purchases To Buy Groceries and Gas

5 Key Trends to Watch in Modern Retailing

September 7

Retailers Embrace 'Inclusive Sizing'

Food Retailers Are Navigating ‘Extreme Obstacle Course,’ FMI Survey Finds

September 5

Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Falls to Death Days After Company Announces Massive Closures and Layoffs

Kohl’s Launching New Retail Focus That Competes With Target

September 1

The Top Five Trends for Luxury Retail in 2023

2022 Key Trends in Brick-and-Mortar Business

August 29

IoT Is Changing Retail: 5 Trends You Should Leverage in 2022

New York’s Soho Is the Place for Metaverse Fashion Retail

August 24

Pandemic Recovery Spawns New Shopping Trends

Security Trends for Start-Up Retailers To Drive Better Customer Experience & Business Intelligence

August 21

Sustainability Trends Dominating the Retail Industry

The Top Beverage Alcohol Tech Trends in 2022

August 18

Shopify Lays Off 1,000 Employees Amid Shifting Retail Trends

Retail and Metaverse: Virtual Showrooms Are the Future of Retail Industry

August 15

In-Store Experience: 7-Eleven’s Evolution Store

Solutions & Innovations: E-Commerce & Beyond

August 10

With Magic Mushrooms, Small Businesses Lead, Hoping Laws Will Follow

How This Company’s Organic Bed Helped It Survive the DTC Mattress Wars

August 7

The Biggest Food & Beverage Trends: Retail And Foodservice

Why Is Maybelline Closing Its Brick-and-Mortar Stores in China?

August 3

10 Trends Shaping the Future of Consumer Engagement

The State of Retail Media

August 1

Even as Retail Sales Drop, Amazon and Walmart Have Created Thriving Ad Businesses

Metaverse and Retail:  Why Consumers Will Be Looking at the Metaverse as the Next Big Shopping Venue

July 27

Meet Tory: The Robot Kmart Is Using To Manage Inventory at Its Stores

The Role of AI in Robotics

July 25

PWC Analysis: How the Metaverse Is Changing Retail and Consumer Goods Industry

Retail Trends: Hype Brands Learn To Get Retail Real

July 20

These Consumer Trends Are Defining the Future of Brick and Mortar

Toys ‘R’ Us Is Coming Back. Soon, It’ll Be Almost Everywhere

July 18

U.S. Retail Sales Top Forecast in Boost From High Inflation

From Pizza Earrings To Tie-dyed Scrunchies: Inside Claire’s Remarkable Turnaround

July 13

Omnichannel Drives Opportunities for Pet Food

How Retail Media Is Powering Smarter Contextual Marketing

July 11

eBay’s Resurgence in Recommerce Is Being Led by Gen Z Shoppers

Activation Gallery: In-Store Technologies 2.0

July 6

3 Trends to Watch as Retailers Prep for Back-to-School, Holiday Shopping

NRF: 2022 Top 100 Retailers

July 1

Why Private Label Brands Are Having Their Moment

Will a Looming Recession Sink the Cannabis Industry, or Will It Stay Afloat?

June 30

Rising Retail Inventories Point to Discounts Ahead

Four Exciting Technologies for Fashion Retail

June 27

Just Keep Your Returns: Stores Weigh Paying You Not To Bring Back Unwanted Items

The Retail Industry is Facing a Potential Wave of Bankruptcies – Here’s Why

June 22

Fashion Retailers Rebalancing Childrenswear’s Gender Mix

Amazon E-Commerce: More Losses Ahead

June 20

Juneteenth Merchandise Turns off Some Shoppers

Her Dog Died Suddenly. Then a Chewy Delivery Brought a Surprise.

June 15

U.S. Retail Sales Stumble as Inflation Bites

Probing Reality and Myth in the Metaverse

June 12

Gen Z Shopping Habits

The Biggest Mall Owner in the U.S. Hopes To Create a New Sales Holiday as Inflation Surges

June 8

Target Inventory Warning Portends Retail Bloodbath

Zara Now Charges for Some Returns. Will Other Retailers Follow?

June 3

What Retail Inventory Misses and Markdowns Signal About the Market’s Fight Against Inflation

How Fashion Brands Are Targeting the Emerging Metaverse

June 1

Using Design Elements to Make Shop-in-Shops ‘Pop’ — or Not

Starbucks and Nestle Refresh Retail PackagingWhat Retail Inventory Misses and Markdowns Signal About the Market’s Fight Against Inflation

May 29

Using a Blended Mix of Bricks and Clicks To Drive Retail 2.0

New Database Opens Up Wine Retail

May 25

Walmart Apologizes for Selling Juneteenth-Themed Ice Cream

China's Gen Z Has the Power to Make or Break Western Brands

May 20

Analysis: ‘Retail Apocalypse’: Wall Street Shaken by Inflation-induced Earnings Hits

Fashion Brands Are Launching In-House Secondhand Programs. Here’s Why

May 9 

The Future of Retail Has Never Been Murkier

Meta’s First-Ever Retail Store Just Opened in the Bay Area. Here’s What it’s Like.

May 4

American Dream Mall Reveals It Has Landed A Retail Prize - An Apple Store

The Premium Inventory Opportunity Amid the Retail Media Surge

April 27

Retail and Consumer IPOs, Deals Tail Off as More Businesses Set Their Sights on 2023

How Retail Media Ad Platforms Are Rewriting The Walled Garden Playbook

Google Will Open A New Retail Store In Williamsburg

April 22

American Eagle is Pitching a ‘Frenemy Network’ of Vertical Logistics to its Retail Peers — And it’s Paying Off

UK Cost of Living Crisis Dents Retail Sales and Service Sector

Apple Workers in Atlanta Become Company's 1st Retail Workers to File to Unionize

April 20

NYC Apple Retail Workers Want a $30 Minimum Wage

Up to 50,000 More Retail Stores Will Close in the Next 5 Years, Forecast Says

April 14

Retail Sales Rose Slightly in March Even as Gas, Food Prices Spike

UBS Expects 50,000 Store Closures in the U.S. Over the Next 5 years After Pandemic Pause

‘The Mall is Not Dead’ Amid Rise in Online Shopping, Retail Expert Says

April 13

Goodbye, Minimalism: How Gen Z Is Reshaping Retail Product Design

Meta Plans to Take a Nearly 50% Cut on Virtual Asset Sales in Its Metaverse

April 8

Retail Crime Is Hurting Companies and Making Inflation Worse. What Investors Should Know.

4 Retail Lessons From Top Brands

Lucky is Bringing Brands, Retailers Together with its Take on Product Merchandising

April 6

3 Supply Chain Challenges Impacting Retail in 2022

How Retail is Using Digital Twins

April 1

Boomerang Employees Returning to Arts, Education, IT, Healthcare and Retail Jobs

As Energy Price Hikes Bite, Retailers Look To Sustainability To Cut Costs

March 25

As Western Retail Brands Exit, Russia Looks East for Replacements

One of Europe’s Largest Retailers, Still in Russia, Angers Its Ukraine Workers

U.S. Plant-Based Food Retail Sales Reach $7.4B