Jeannette Neumann

Ambitious sales targets and lower commissions for some salespeople have led them to defect for competitors, taking some of their loyal clients with them

The challenges at Tiffany are testing Arnault’s well-honed playbook.

Tapestry Inc. 's shares rose as the maker of handbags and clothing's quarterly results beat Wall Street expectations amid continued weak consumer confidence and inflation fears.

Tapestry Inc.’s shares rose as the maker of handbags and clothing’s quarterly results beat Wall Street expectations amid continued weak consumer confidence and inflation fears.

Estée Lauder Cos. is forecasting annual revenue growth below analysts’ expectations, a sign that the cosmetics company’s long-awaited recovery has hit another roadblock.

Macy's Inc. slightly missed analysts' estimates for its quarterly revenue and lowered its outlook for sales during the rest of the year, citing increased discounting by competitors and a more cautious consumer.

Macy’s Inc. slightly missed analysts’ estimates for its quarterly revenue and lowered its outlook for sales during the rest of the year, citing increased discounting by competitors and a more cautious consumer.

Says department stores offer ‘escapism and entertainment' Aisles offer ‘refuge' from campaign drama: Target executive

Nordstrom Inc. offered a rosier view for the current year’s sales following better-than-expected results at its discount chain, the latest indication that shoppers are pivoting to off-price options as they hunt for deals.

The Nordstrom family is looking to take their namesake department store chain private in a proposed $3.8 billion deal. To continue reading...