Supply Chain & Merchandising

Under Armour eyes ‘low double-digit’ growth with new long-term strategic plan
Under Armour updated its turnaround plan with a new five-year strategy that is banking on its international and direct-to-consumer businesses to put the company back on track in the long-term.
Report: Brick-and-mortar store traffic up 14% this holiday season
Retailers in malls, shopping centers, and streets will see a 49% lift in foot traffic on Dec. 15, contributing to a 14% year-over-year increase in Christmas traffic, according to a report from Foursquare.

American Eagle Q3 sales hit $1 billion mark, lowers quarterly outlook

Despite strong back-to-school and fall seasons that helped American Eagle Outfitters hit its first $1 billion third quarter, the company is hedging its bets for the upcoming fourth quarter.
Transformation is tops for Lowe's going forward

Technology improvements, merchandise excellence, a seamless, omnichannel experience, and a $10 billion stock repurchase plan are priorities as Lowe's heads into the new year.
DSW blows past Q3 estimates, raises full-year guidance

DSW easily topped Street estimates for its third quarter, fueled by the most successful back-to-school season in its history.
Walmart opens its first online store in Japan; orders fulfilled in the U.S.

Walmart has gone live in Japan as it looks to gain a better foothold in the country’s lucrative e-commerce market.
Sporting goods retailer deploys robot to monitor in-store inventory

The world’s largest sporting goods retailer is using a robot to conduct in-store inventory counts.
Francesca's swings to Q1 loss; to evaluate store portfolio

Francesca’s Holdings Corp. posted a loss in its first-quarter as traffic to its stores slowed.
Kohl’s to stay open for last-minute holiday marathon

Kohl’s will target down-to-the-wire holiday shoppers with round-the-clock shopping.
Ascena Retail Group Q1 income, sales beat Street

The parent company of such brands as Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant and Dressbarn started its fiscal year on a high note, fueled by strong sales at Ann Taylor, Loft and Justice.

Supply Chain & Merchandising

Under Armour eyes ‘low double-digit’ growth with new long-term strategic plan

Report: Brick-and-mortar store traffic up 14% this holiday season

American Eagle Q3 sales hit $1 billion mark, lowers quarterly outlook

Transformation is tops for Lowe's going forward

DSW blows past Q3 estimates, raises full-year guidance

Walmart opens its first online store in Japan; orders fulfilled in the U.S.

Sporting goods retailer deploys robot to monitor in-store inventory

Francesca's swings to Q1 loss; to evaluate store portfolio

Kohl’s to stay open for last-minute holiday marathon

Ascena Retail Group Q1 income, sales beat Street