Nordstrom may split off its Rack

December 29, 2021

Seattle-based Nordstrom is reportedly considering dividing the company into two businesses.

Kroger building high-tech center in North Carolina

December 23, 2021

The Kroger Co. is building a high-tech fulfillment center in North Carolina.

Cyber Monday sales dip may reflect consumer trend

December 17, 2021

This holiday season's Cyber Monday sales didn't break any records given sales dipped 1.4%, but the day's consumer activity may reflect that consumers are…

Neiman Marcus mulling corporate shake up

December 15, 2021

Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is reportedly looking at possibly dividing the company into three specific business units, disconnecting its online store from…

Wayfair launching 3 physical storefronts in 2022

December 9, 2021

Wayfair plans to open three brick-and-mortar stores in Massachusetts come 2022.

Target enjoys healthy Q3

November 24, 2021

Comparable Q3 sales grew 12.7%, digital comparable sales grew 29% and earnings per share was up 51.6% for retailer Target in Q3.

Lowe’s sales momentum continues in Q3

November 24, 2021

Home improvement retailer Lowe's reported net earnings of $1.9 billion for the quarter ended Oct. 29, a healthy jump compared to 2020 Q3 net earnings of $69…

Starbucks and Amazon open combined ‘Just Walk Out’ store in NYC

November 19, 2021

Starbucks and Amazon have introduced the companies' first joint store, Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go, located in New York City at 59th Street between Park…

Retail leaders: Supply chain will spike prices, cause product shortage

November 1, 2021

Every retail leader polled in a First Insight survey expects supply chain disruptions to affect prices, promotions and sales, according to a press release.

Amazon delivery station boasts unique mural

October 7, 2021

Amazon's latest delivery station in Las Vegas, its third in the valley, boasts a 5,000-square-foot mural created on an exterior wall by local artist Jerry…

SkillNet expands its presence in Latin America with a new office in Mexico

by Neeta Shetty — VP, SkillNet Solutions

October 4, 2021

Geographical expansion increases SkillNet’s digital transformation capabilities in Latin America.

Costco limiting toilet paper, water, cleaning items

September 29, 2021

The ongoing retail supply chain issues plaguing retailers, auto dealers and the home construction industry is driving wholesale retailer Costco to limit items…

Australian fragrance maker expands online reach

September 17, 2021

The Glasshouse Fragrances, a fragrance maker based in Australia, is expanding its e-commerce channel strategy via two online retailers. The brand is offering…

Walgreens bumping up hourly pay come October

September 14, 2021

Walgreens is the latest retailer to increase wages in the battle to hire on talent.

Lululemon bests analyst earnings expectations

September 10, 2021

A year and a half of consumers staying at home to avoid the COVID-19 pandemic is paying off for one leisure and workout attire retailer.

Target continues on healthy sales path

August 19, 2021

Target's second quarter earnings, in which comparable sales grew 9.8% and digital sales has grown nearly 55% in 2021, are evidence the retailer's "durable…

Walmart's robust Q2 driven by stimulus spend, economy status

August 18, 2021

Federal stimulus payments, as well as the migration of shoppers back to physical stores, drove robust earnings for Walmart in the second quarter this year.

Under Armour earnings reflect 'solid progress'

August 3, 2021

Under Armour is pleased with its second quarter 2021 financial results and said the earnings reflect "solid progress" for both 2020 and 2019.

Just a fraction of marketers prepared for holiday season

July 27, 2021

With just about four months to go before the holiday retail sales season hits a very small number, 21%, of marketers are prepared even though 41% believe the…

Bed Bath & Beyond advances digital-first strategy

July 26, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond and buybyBaby customers can now pick up purchases curbside at any of the retailer's stores before the store is open for the day and as…