FINANCE

Retailers can expect “warp-speed” growth in back-to-school sales this year.

Authentic Brands Group, which has amassed an extensive retail portfolio by acquiring struggling brands, has filed for an initial public offering.

Glossier Inc. is doubling down on its direct-to-consumer model as it prepares to reenter — and expand in — brick-and-mortar retail.

A leading U.S.-based e-commerce platform is growing from the U.K. into continental Europe.

John Lewis is tapping into its property portfolio to expand in the housing market.

Retail Ecommerce Ventures is adding another brand to its growing portfolio.

The retail industry is seeing not only unprecedented growth from months of pent-up demand as the economy reopens, but momentum as well.

Genesco Inc. is determined to “set the record straight” as it battles activist investor Legion Partners Asset Management ahead of a proxy vote. 

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. reported a stronger-than-expected third quarter and raised its outlook for the year.

Gap is going online only in Britain and Ireland and is looking to sell its stores in Italy and France.