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The Chaotic, Dispiriting Work of Liquidating Harmon Stores

Employees of the beauty and health chain said Bed Bath & Beyond’s decision to shut it down had caught them by surprise. Communication never got...

Retailers Lay Out a Downbeat Outlook as Inflation Squeezes Low-Income Shoppers

Despite better-than-expected earnings, retail executives predict that any sales growth will be much smaller than in years past.

How Do You Buy and Sell Goods? We Want to Know.

E-commerce is more prevalent than ever, and goods today are often rented or resold. We want to hear about your experiences with the companies offering...

By Adding Apartments, Malls Seek to Bring Shopping Closer to Home

Facing an existential crisis over empty space, owners are trying to fill malls with residences, building on the live-work-play model sought by young adults.

The Retail C.E.O. Pipeline Is Running Dry

The battered industry’s next generation of leaders needs a complex set of skills, yet scaled-down store training programs aren’t meeting demand.

Walmart to Close Three Tech Hubs

Operations in Carlsbad, Calif., Austin, Texas, and Portland, Ore., will cease and the retailer will aim to relocate those workers, including to its headquarters in...

With Layoffs, Retailers Aim to Be Safe Rather Than Sorry (Again)

Companies that ramped up hiring in areas like technology over the past few years are cutting back as customers slow their spending.

Retail Sales Fell in December as Holiday Shoppers Held Back

Weaker-than-expected results, including at popular holiday shopping destinations like electronics outlets and department stores, showed how concerns about inflation are affecting consumers.

With Many Retailers Offering Online Sales, Phony Sites Blend In

Preying on shoppers strapped for cash and time, scammers are setting up fake sites that claim to have deep discounts on premium brands.

Under Armour Hires Stephanie Linnartz as CEO

Stephanie Linnartz takes over the sportswear giant when its stock has fallen and some of its customer base has strayed.