2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (409+ words) The department store has been backing away from promotions, so refunds will mostly go toward long-term growth plans rather than price cuts. Macy’s Inc. on Thursday posted strength across its portfolio, an indication that the turnaround at its namesake is…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (278+ words) The new concept, which debuts about a month after the mass merchant’s deal with Ulta Beauty ended, aims to strengthen sales in the category. Target will launch its Beauty Studio concept in about 600 locations on Sept. 10, about a month after…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (333+ words) The retailer is facing backlash over a costume critics described as evoking racial stereotypes. The incident comes over a year after the company’s DEI changes made headlines. Target removed a children’s Halloween costume from its assortment that sparked outrage online…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (736+ words) Long lead times in the category mean a rebound will take time. Meanwhile, the department store is setting its sights on its centennial Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (588+ words) Some analysts believe the off-price retailer is also suffering the consequences of stiffer competition and consumers’ resistance to price increases. In a wide host of measures, TJX did well in Q2, as it usually does, but its feeble comp growth at…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (300+ words) CFO John David Rainey said brick and mortar is vital as retail becomes more omnichannel. Meanwhile, Walmart’s Q2 U.S. comps were softened by drug pricing regulation. The utility of brick-and-mortar stores continues to shift for one of the largest retailers in…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (318+ words) The department store, which is leaning on value to woo back customers, just a few weeks ago priced thousands of school supplies under $25. Kohl’s on Wednesday launched another set of promotions aimed at back-to-school shoppers, after advertising “thousands of products…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (288+ words) The mass retailer saw lower sales increases in apparel and home, where executives said more improvement was needed. Target is cautiously optimistic about the turnaround progress it demonstrated this quarter. While all merchandise reported growth in the period, apparel and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (627+ words) The mass retailer’s new Target Beauty Studio experience will help fill the void left by its Ulta partnership ending. Experts say the change might benefit Target long term. Target and Ulta Beauty’s shop-in-shop partnership came to an end Sunday, but…...