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Williams-Sonoma reported better-than-expected earnings and sales, fueled by strong performances by its West Elm brand, digital channel and growth across all its brands.

Sears Holdings Corp. has lowered the boom — again.

Boxed has gotten a new infusion of cash.

Urban Outfitters reported second-quarter sales and earnings that topped Wall Street expectations, led by the strong performance of its Free People and namesake banners and fewer markdowns.

Lowe’s Cos. on Wednesday reported second quarter earnings and sales that topped the Street as a delayed spring finally drove customers to stores.

In a surprising move, Lowe’s Cos. will shutter its Orchard Supply Hardware division — closing all 99 stores — in order to focus on its core home improvement warehouse model.

Today's results from Target serve as confirmation that the American retail sector is enjoying a renaissance.

There was no stopping Target Corp. in its second quarter — online or off — as it reported skyrocketing digital sales and “unprecedented” store traffic growth.

There is more disruption in the mattress market — and this one involves a legacy mattress company and a fast-growing, direct-to-consumer brand.

Shareholders of Supervalu approved a reorganization of the company that may allow it to sell its remaining retail brands sooner than expected, reported the StarTribune.