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Brentwood Associates has sold another of its retail businesses.

Barneys New York is closer to a deal to keep its brand alive.

The ongoing U.S.-China trade war may have mildly impacted retail sales in September.

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co. is winding down the retail operations of its specialty kitchenware subsidiary.

Amazon and Walmart are both reportedly considering a purchase of on-demand grocery delivery platform FreshDirect.

Several specialty apparel brands are offering on-demand tailor services via the Hemster platform.

Five Below is getting on board the fast-growing esports craze.

Uber continues to expand beyond its core ride-hailing business.  

Physical stores will be a crucial part of a strong holiday spending season.

Convenience store retailer Yesway is gaining more than 300 new stores in a single transaction.

The parent company of Ann Taylor and other apparel banners posted a loss in its fourth quarter as it completed the divestiture of one of its brands and made progress on the shuttering of another.

One of Walmart’s digitally native brands is getting a new owner. 

Fast-fashion retailer Rue21 is taking an intelligent approach to managing its leasing obligations.

Bed Bath & Beyond reported mixed results for its second quarter and gave an update on its store closings and CEO search.

More states are subjecting online sales to taxation.

The nation’s sixth-largest optical retailer has a new owner.

Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to pull back from the hunting category.

Forever 21, the retailer that popularized fast-fashion in the U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a plan to close most of its global locations. 

At least five companies are reportedly trying to purchase bankrupt luxury retailer Barneys New York. According to Footwear News, New York City-based brand management company Authentic Brands Group (ABG) may be among the five unconfirmed suitors attempting to purchase Barneys before it goes into

Barneys New York may have found someone to keep it in business. 

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported sales that missed the Street amid fierce competition to attract shoppers in the grocery space, but its earnings topped expectations. 

The ongoing trade war with China may dampen retailers’ holiday spirits.

Ten peak traffic days are set to bring in nearly half of this holiday season’s U.S. shoppers.

Uncertainty around trade, interest rates, and political rhetoric could crimp holiday spending.