Liz Claiborne

    By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool

    | 10:00AM 11/01/2011
    For years, Walmart has been out to prove it could provide some substance for stylish wardrobes, but shoppers didn't buy the idea of fashion from the retail giant. No shock, its high hopes to emulate Target's "cheap chic" reputation have failed: Walmart's shutting down its Manhattan apparel office.

    By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool

    | 4:45PM 8/16/2011
    Baby boomers used to be big spenders. Not so much anymore, given the increasing array of expenses faced by this aging demographic in a tough economy. Some retailers in particular are suffering as a result; read on to find out which ones.

    By Alice Hines

    | 3:15PM 8/04/2011
    Lands' End has named Edgar Huber, former CEO of Juicy Couture, as its new chief executive. Will he be able to breathe new life into the 48-year-old brand?

    By Laura Heller

    | 2:00PM 1/24/2011
    JCPenney announced it's closing stores and winding down its catalog operations, a legacy business that seems outdated in today's landscape of online and mobile shopping. In all, 26 stores will close, including five department stores and 20 outlet centers associated with the chain's catalog...

    By Douglas McIntyre

    | 1:30PM 12/17/2010
    Holiday sales are historically make-or-break for many retailers, and every year, several break -- and even go out of business. Others make large cuts in their store numbers and employees. 24/7 Wall St. combed through the numbers and spotlights 10 retailers that won't look the same next year -- if they're even around.

    By Megan Angelo

    | 2:00PM 10/08/2009
    Liz Claiborne is making some major moves -- and JC Penney is reaping the benefits. The 33-year-old women's clothing company, known for its classic, tailored looks, announced today that from here on out, JC Penney will be the brand's exclusive retailer. For JC Penney, the deal is a coup in the...

    By Lita Epstein

    | 12:45PM 4/13/2009
    With retail sales coming in higher than expected for March, will Talbots (TLB) benefit from the upswing when it reports its numbers for the first quarter later today? March retail sales not only came in higher, numbers for February also were revised upward. These numbers suggest the consumer is...