Department stores
Central Group Promotes Rinascente CEO to European Role, Beefs Up Management Ranks
The Thailand retail, real estate and hospitality conglomerate is strengthening its European leadership with…
Shein Expands in BHV Department Stores Outside Paris Despite Controversy
The regional rollout will go ahead after being postponed from November, as BHV plans a revamp of its Paris…
Department Stores Recast Menswear Around Casual, Sports and Experiences
Luxury's slowdown and the shift to casual are pushing retailers to prioritize athleisure and events to…
From the Archive: People, Parties and Prestige at Saks Fifth Avenue
As Saks Fifth Avenue struggles with bankruptcy, WWD revisits memorable moments that shaped its storied legacy.
Dinosaurs No Longer? Department Stores Poised for Modest Gains in 2026
The sector is stabilizing, seeking organic growth and regaining relevance.
Von Maur Department Stores Entering New Jersey
While most department store companies have been downsizing, Von Maur has been slowly opening stores and will…
Dillard’s Sees Earnings, Sales Gains Driven by Women’s Apparel and Accessories
The department store retailer said comparable sales rose 3 percent in the third quarter.
Shein Draws 50,000-plus People in Five Days at Paris’ BHV
The Chinese ultra-fast-fashion retailer remains under tight surveillance in France.
Olivier Bron on Elevating Bloomingdale’s Customer Experience
The CEO outlines what's ahead for Bloomingdale's, and compares U.S. department stores with those abroad.
Can Independent Retail Transition From Transaction- to Experience-based Shopping Journeys?
At a time of dented consumer confidence and sluggish sales, multibrand boutiques must evolve and reinvent…
Printemps CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche Steps Down
The executive spearheaded a broad rejuvenation that included a rebrand, a pivot toward local customers and a…
EXCLUSIVE: Schiaparelli Doubles the Size of Its Harrods Boutique
The gold-and-black decor has a Surrealist spin, with a jewelry room designed like an Art Deco bathroom.
Dillard’s Reports Drop in Net Income, Sales in Q1
The Arkansas-based department store retailer said men's and juniors' apparel outperformed womenswear in the…
A Forever 21 Chapter 11 Would Add to Big-Box Lead in Stores Closures
Big box store closures at Joann's, Big Lots, Forever 21 lead the way, while a sale of Family Dollar could…
‘Difficult but Necessary’: Kohl’s Shutters California Fulfillment Center, 27 Stores
The beleaguered department store is laying off 690 employees at the San Bernardino warehouse, and trimming…