Retail Businesses
Sears
Sears Eyes Quick Rollout of Small Stores if Test Is Successful
The move comes as Sears tries to bounce back from a five-year stretch during which it lost more than $8 billion as it closed hundreds of stores and sales dropped sharply.
Digital Marketing Strategy
Are Digital Retail Models Taking Over Brick and Mortar?
Start-up consumer brands are gaining noteworthy market share.
Aeropostale
Teen Apparel Chain Aeropostale Files for Bankruptcy Protection
After years of losses, the company said in March it was exploring strategic alternatives, including a sale.
Retail Businesses
Here's a Great Way to Wake up Your Stagnating Retail Brand
Compete directly with consumer-direct manufacturers. Like it or not, it's the brave new economy that will shape our industry.
Retail Businesses
Pure Physical Retail May Be Doomed
Smartphones and mobile apps are brick-and-mortar's wrecking ball, but they can also be what saves it.
Sears
Sears Closes 78 More Stores
The company, which had 1,672 stores as of the end of January, said it would close 10 Sears department stores and 68 Kmart discount stores, with nearly all of the closings occurring in late July.
fashion startup
8 Startups Behind a Trio of Online's Newest Fashion-Industry Trends
Having trouble finding that something special online? Not anymore.
American Apparel
American Apparel Lays Off Workers, Considers Outsourcing
An estimated 500 employees have lost their jobs since layoffs began last week, according to a news report.
Bankruptcy
The Fates of 21 Retailers Who Filed Chapter 11
Here's a list of some retailers that did -- and a few who did not -- bounce back from bankruptcy filings.
Ready for Anything
Taking Our Products Off of Retail Shelves in Favor of Profits
Shipping your products off to retailers is sexy and easy, but it could have a substantial financial impact on your business.
Bankruptcy
Teen Retailer Pacific Sunwear Files for Bankruptcy Protection
The company's shares fell as much 42 percent to a record low of 5 cents in early morning trading.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé's 'Athleisure' Line to Launch in April
April is a fierce month for Queen Bey with her athletic clothing line, Ivy Park, debuting -- and rumors of her latest album running rampant. Check out the timeline for her other business ventures.
Staples
Staples to Turn Parts of Some Stores Into Office Space
The move is just the latest by a big box retailer looking to find new uses for store space at a time more shopping is moving online.
worker's rights
Warehouse Serving Amazon, Lowe's and Sears Gets Slapped With U.S. Labor Complaint
California Cartage is accused of violating workers' rights to organize and threatening workers with dismissal.
American Apparel
American Apparel Names Former Liz Claiborne Head as Chairman
The retailer had filed for bankruptcy in October following years of losses and the ouster of founder and CEO Dov Charney.
