Consumers Are Spending Like It’s 2019

Shoppers have shifted their spending habits in a postpandemic world, leaving retailers in the lurch.

Coach and Michael Kors Tie-Up Shows Limits of Accessible Luxury

Affordable luxury has been a slow-growth category, and its prospects don’t look great either.

Department Stores Are Maxed Out

Bearish commentary from some retailers, including Macy’s, paints a worrying picture of American consumers.

Gap’s Discount Is Too Big to Ignore

With a creative leader at its helm, Gap is finally poised for its long-awaited turnaround.

Why a Zara Bet Big on the Maxi Dress This Summer

Fashion retailer arms managers with bevy of data, and authority to act on it, in bid…

Target Sales Are Punished by Pride Month Backlash

The retailer lowered profit goals for the year, and executives said they would modify the annual…

H&M Now Wants to Sell You Makeup, Sofas and Crocs

The retailer is moving further beyond its clothing label, doubling down on beauty products, housewares and…

H&M Now Wants to Sell You Makeup, Sofas and Crocs

The retailer is expanding beyond its clothing label, doubling down on beauty products, home goods and…

Retailers Set Higher Bars for Free Shipping as Delivery Costs Surge

Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Abercrombie are among the merchants raising the limit on how much shoppers…

Gucci Owner Is Buying Perfume Maker Creed to Grow Its Luxury Empire

The purchase is a major step forward for Kering’s ambitions to create a new beauty division…