Walmart furthers gains with higher-income shoppers. The retailer released a conservative outlook as lower-income households remain stretched, with CEO John Furner saying some spend “paycheck to paycheck.” February 9, 2026 by
Saks Global faces more rent disputes amid bankruptcy. A group of mall landlords says as much as $19 million in unpaid rent piled up in the two weeks after the luxury department store’s Chapter 11 filing. February 7, 2026 by
Kohl’s launches ÔDeal Bar’ in all stores. The front-of-store collection of items under $10 could appeal to the department store’s financially constrained customers, but is it enough? February 6, 2026 by
Revlon appoints COO to run global supply chain. Mario Rivera is tasked with driving an end-to-end supply chain transformation for the cosmetics maker after stints at CVS Health and Target. February 6, 2026 by
Target names COO, chief merchant. CEO Michael Fiddelke announced his successor to lead operations and is transitioning the retailer to a single chief merchandising officer structure. January 30, 2026 by
Target cuts 500 roles, invests in store payroll. The mass retailer, which cut about 1,000 corporate positions last year, is now putting “significantly” more investment into store labor and hours. January 30, 2026 by
Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, begins winding down all stores in the US and Canada. Going-out-of-business sales have begun and, unless the brick-and-mortar operations find a buyer, all 175 locations will close by April 30, per court filings. January 29, 2026 by
Francesca’s files for bankruptcy, again. The retailer has about $30 million in secured debt and previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy about six years ago under a different owner. January 29, 2026 by
Saks Global brings back Neiman Marcus exec to oversee marketing, e-commerce. Cheryl Han, who joined Saks Global’s leadership early last year but left months later, has taken the dual role of chief marketing and digital officer. January 28, 2026 by
Lulus expands to all Nordstrom stores. The move comes after the fashion brand extended its wholesale presence in Urban Outfitters and Dillard’s. January 28, 2026 by
