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Sean Cao

Sean Cao is an experienced general news writer. He has years of experience at a local newspaper and currently works as a journalist for multiple B2B titles, covering retail and business news.

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NRF 2026 session

NRF’26 Apac: How retailers stay resilient, seize opportunities amid challenges 

Dollar Tree store

Dollar Tree’s traffic continues to decline despite growing sales 

Gap denim set

Gap extends sales growth streak in solid Q1

Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo fashion

Capri expects a return to sales growth next year amid improving trends

scented candles

Bath & Body Works sales beat guidance, but still headed in the ‘wrong direction’

holiday themed footwear

Shoe Carnival abandons brand merger as trend shifts

BJ’s Wholesale Club

BJ’s Wholesale Club lifts sales in Q1, but profit slides

Ralph Lauren mes fashion

Ralph Lauren delivers double-digit growth thanks to strong brand positioning

The Estée Lauder Companies products

Estée Lauder and Puig end merger talks

Roberto Cavalli fashion

Marquee Brands buys majority stake in Roberto Cavalli

Timberland shoes

VF returns to full-year sales growth post-Dickies divestment

Customers at Target store

‘Early win’: Target reports sales growth after long period of declines 

Jamie Salter and Matt Maddox

Authentic Brands Group founder steps aside; new CEO named

Arc’teryx climbing gears

Arc’teryx parent Amer Sports posts double-digit sales growth across all regions

The Home Depot signboard

Home Depot’s ‘glacial pace’ growth reflects broader market trend

Claire's products

Ailing Claire’s wins licensing boost with Centric; 7000 stores added to reach

NRF CEO

US retail crime bill passes through the House

Bed Bath & Beyond and The Container Store co-branded store

‘Everything home’: Bed Bath & Beyond opens first co-branded flagship

Dillard's storefront

Dillard’s starts year ‘in style’ as sales grow despite headwinds 

Jack in the Box storefront

Jack in the Box replaces CEO amid persistent sales declines