While the Eddie Bauer brand is expected to live on, the future of its brick-and-mortar fleet looks bleak.

The retailer's Valentine's Day "Ex-Change" shows how humor -- not nostalgia -- is driving its brand reset.

With a new chief entertainment officer, the company promises bold moves into content and licensing.

Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom and LVMH stand to gain as a rival restructures.

Over half of consumers can't cover a $400 emergency. That means savings -- not digital bells and whistles -- now drive loyalty.

From consumer fatigue to AI pilots, the year's most-read stories point to practical paths forward.

From shoppable TikTok to rapid-turn racks at TJ Maxx, younger buyers favor low price and fast novelty.

The market research company says shoppers are ending the season with disciplined deal-hunting.

A World Cup-themed launch and names like Trinity Rodman aim to extend the brand beyond core DIY fans.