Department stores
Department Stores Miss Out on Solid Holiday Start
November sales were stronger than economists projected, giving the industry a little momentum headed into the…
After Sephora Success, Kohl’s Is Trying Something New
The retailer's new move shows it's looking beyond millennials and trying to win over Gen Z and Gen Alpha by…
Macy’s Ready to Run With Small-format Strategy
We have now got a pretty good amount of insight and learning so we are in a good spot to take it out to the…
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Moody’s Predicts Rise in Retail Debt Defaults
While companies such as Belk are being pressured, the credit watchdog said "strong balance sheets are now…
Why This Men’s Wear Expert Is Reviving a Brand That Was Dormant for Decades
Trybus Group CEO Gary Adelman wants to put a fresh spin on suiting in a less buttoned-up post-pandemic work…
Macy’s CEO Notes Consumers ‘Under A Lot of Pressure’
As the retailer reports a tough first quarter, it is moving quickly to mark down excess merchandise and…
Are Consumers ‘Running Out of Momentum’?
Retail watchers unpack the latest data on monthly sales and household debt.
Coresight Calls Out 3 ‘Major Destinations’ for Apparel Shopping
Specialty retailers aren't doing well but these three sectors of retail are attracting clothing shoppers…
Belk’s Debt Downgrade Adds to Financial Woes
A debt rating downgrade last month is making some financial and credit watchers jittery.
Rinascente Milano Gets a (Temporary) Diesel Makeover
The department store is decked out in Diesel's red and white iconography.
What to Make of November’s ‘Ugly’ Retail Report
Consumers are still spending, but new US retail sales data suggests a pull back or, at least, a shift in…
Activist Investor Calls on Kohl’s to Replace CEO and Chairman
Ancora Holdings urged Kohl's board to seek out new appointees with "turnaround pedigree" amid the retailer's…
Should Macy’s Be Worried About Kohl’s?
A new report pits Macy's versus Kohl's to suss out which retail rival has the edge and whether it can keep…
Dillard’s Strong Q4 Fueled by Children’s Apparel Sales
The department store saw retail sales jump 37 percent to $2.08 billion, with one credit agency upgrading the…
Closing More Stores This Year, Macy’s Launches Allergy-Fighting Textiles Brand
The retailer continues reshaping its physical footprint as it introduces a home textiles brand addressing…