Can department stores evolve enough to regain relevance? It might take more than the magic of Macy’s. The reason could be encapsulated in one sobering sentence by Macy’s CEO Tony Spring: The chain had ...

Macy’s needs to reignite its creativity by featuring more exciting products in stores and hosting engaging events to attract younger generations back, according to activist investor Barington Capital.

As with department store commercials (especially that “Light the Lights” one — shoot us now), sometimes the promise that you’ve never seen a play before is sufficient. Add the fact that it’s presented ...

President Donald Trump has offered lots of different reasons for hiking tariffs on American imports. He's said that tariffs are going to make the country "rich and strong" and that they will boost tax ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover major developments in the retail industry. Major department stores are searching for a direction on how to operate in this ...

The high-profile location will stay open until early 2027, after which shoppers will have to say goodbye. The past few years have been really tough on retail. But you could argue that shopping malls ...

As the holiday season approaches, shoppers are readying bank accounts and credit cards to begin their annual gift shopping sprees at either brick-and-mortar shopping malls or online retailers. Most ...

One of downtown Portland’s big-name department stores may be on the brink. >> Business opening or closing in your neighborhood? Email the reporter at vnocera@oregonian.com. In a community meeting ...