Department Store

When you can’t win playing by the rules, it’s time to change the rules. In the case of debt ridden publicly held retailers, innovation is one of the most effective “rule changers” available.

An investment firm has submitted a $236.8 million “stalking-horse” bid (C$300) to buy Toys “R” Us’ Canadian operations.

An online indie luxury-sneaker brand is extending its brick-and-mortar presence.

The Bon-Ton Stores will be dark by fall.

The nation’s largest maternity store retailer ended its final quarter and year on a down note.

Expect to see more Walmart employees wearing blue jeans going forward.

Joseph Coradino, CEO of major mall owner PREIT’s institutionalized anchor replacement strategy, has insulated the company against department store closures like the one announced by Bon-Ton.

Rebag is expanding its ‘handbag heaven’ concept.