April 20 - Nike, Kobe Bryant partnership ends | Athleta expands outside of US

Nike's Kobe Bryant partnership comes to an end

The athletics retailer first signed the basketball legend in 2003, and said he remains a "deeply loved member of the Nike family."

Athleta to move into Canada

Gap Inc.'s activewear company is moving into the home turf of perhaps its most formidable rival, Lululemon.

Better product launches, lasting profits: 5 shifts for greater reach and revenue

Don't make it free, don't make it easy: How retailers can support sustainable returns

Consumers returned $428 billion in merchandise last year. Retailers need to change systems for the sake of the environment and the bottom line. 

Lululemon to launch resale program for 'like new' products

The initiative will start in just two markets, California and Texas, and comes about a week after Nike launched its footwear refurbishment program.

Kohl's Tommy Hilfiger partnership is another blow to Macy's, malls

The retailer has amassed an impressive roster of brands that are otherwise fleeing department stores.

How Icon Fitness, one of the largest exercise-equipment manufacturers, is positioning itself to be a long-term leader in digital workouts

Consumers have $5.4 trillion in excess savings. That could unleash a global spending boom

China’s Economy Is Booming. Shoppers Are Skittish Anyway.

Billionaire Caruso Studying Option of Taking Over Mall Cinemas

LVMH, Richemont and Prada Join Forces in Blockchain Consortium