WHAT WE'RE READING

Marketing Dive

Why JCPenney’s spring campaign bowed with a Paris, Texas fashion show. Marisa Thalberg, chief customer and marketing officer at parent Catalyst Brands, digs into the “Exactly What You Are (and Aren’t) Looking For” effort.

MAR 16, 2026

Women's Wear Daily

Saks Global Unlocks Access to Another $300M in Bankruptcy Funding. Bondholders gave their thumbs up to the luxury retailer’s five-year business plan.

MAR 16, 2026

NY Post

Inside the rocky, on-and-off merger talks between Saks and Amazon – before and after the luxury giant’s bankruptcy: ÔBasically dumped’

MAR 16, 2026

Retail Dive

Bark won’t go private, for now. The online pet company said one recent proposal was withdrawn and another “did not adequately reflect the value of the company.”

MAR 15, 2026

Retail Dive

Torrid has more to prove as Q4 sales tumble 14%. As part of its turnaround the women’s plus retailer closed more than 150 stores and brought lower price points to nearly a third of its assortment.

MAR 14, 2026

Retail Dive

Destination XL hit by Ôvolatility’ of GLP-1 usage. The plus-size apparel retailer reported Q4 total sales decreased 6% and expects the merger with FullBeauty Brands to close in the second quarter.

MAR 14, 2026

Wall Street Journal

Dollar Tree Swings to Profit, Issues Cautious Forecast. For the year, the company projected adjusted earnings of $6.50 to $6.90 a share, compared with Wall Street expectations of $6.70 a share.

MAR 14, 2026

The Street

Luxury retail giant cuts more than 1,200 jobs after bankruptcy filing

MAR 14, 2026

Retail Dive

Wealthy shoppers are heading to dollar stores. Inflation pushed dollar stores to expand their price points. Higher income shoppers, pressured by the same headwind, came along for the ride.

MAR 13, 2026

Wall Street Journal

The $40 Billion Game of Youth Sports Has Only One Winner: Dick’s Sporting Goods. Parents have never spent more time and money on youth sports-or at this sports juggernaut

MAR 13, 2026

Wall Street Journal

Dick’s Sporting Goods Reports Higher Comparable Sales. Executive Chairman Ed Stack said that the company is making progress in its Ôclean out the garage’ efforts on Foot Locker

MAR 13, 2026

CoStar

Lawsuit looms after derailed $947 million J.C. Penney portfolio sale. Special trust is seeking to have breach-of-contract case dismissed

MAR 13, 2026

Chain Store Age

Sleep Number issues ‘going concern’ warning amid turnaround efforts

MAR 13, 2026

Retail Dive

Five Below delivers strongest holiday performance since going public. The discount retailer’s Q4 net sales soared over 24% compared to a year ago. CEO Winnie Park says expanded pricing will continue to play a pivotal role.

MAR 12, 2026

Retail Dive

Michaels cuts prices on 3K more items as consumers waver. The arts and crafts retailer is keen on picking up market share left open by the demise of Party City and Joann.

MAR 12, 2026

Bloomberg Law

Francesca’s Bankruptcy Judge Approves IP Sale to Altar’d State

MAR 12, 2026

Bloomberg Law

Eddie Bauer Creditors Oppose Cash Arrangement in Bankruptcy

MAR 12, 2026

CFO Dive

Peloton names CAO to interim CFO seat. The fitness company’s Saqib Baig will step in as interim CFO after Liz Coddington departs to take the top finance seat at energy firm Palmetto.

MAR 12, 2026

Bloomberg

Dollar General’s Outlook Disappoints After Stock’s Big Run

MAR 12, 2026

Wall Street Journal

Dollar General Posts Higher Sales, Issues Cautious Forecast. Chief Executive Todd Vasos said the company advanced key initiatives during the fiscal fourth quarter

MAR 12, 2026