Phil Wahba
Fortune
New York, NY, United States
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Recent articles by Phil:
Why Gap Inc pulled the plug on Old Navy's spin off
The apparel retailer's results are declining too much to make an Old Navy spin-off make sense. → Read More
Target gets brutal reminder of turnaround’s challenges from weak holiday season
The discount chain suffered a setback on weak toy and electronics sales during the holidays. → Read More
Weak Holiday Season For Macy’s, Penney, and Kohl’s Deepens Turnaround Doubts
New merchandise and other initiatives didn't capture shoppers' dollars. → Read More
Die Another Day: How Some Failed or Bankrupt Retailers Are Coming Back to Life
Whether bankrupt or sold off—these once-doomed retailers are rising up from the ashes. → Read More
These Brands Have a Warning: Beware of Inauthentic Social Activism
Executives from Walmart, Uber and healthcare startup hims & hers said weighing in on social debates only makes sense under some conditions. → Read More
Enterprise Scion Chrissy Taylor to Become Car Rental Giant’s CEO
The car rental agency has named COO Chrissy Taylor, the granddaughter of its founder and daughter of former CEO Andy Taylor, as the company's new CEO. → Read More
Rent the Runway Is No Longer Taking New Customers, Orders
The rental service is taking a break from taking on new customers or accepting new orders will it fixes a massive operational mess. → Read More
McKinsey Is Opening A Store At the Mall of America
Why is a white shoe consulting firm opening a brick-and-mortar store? To evaluate new technologies and compel shoppers to spend more. → Read More
Old Navy Is About to Sail Away From Gap Inc.—and Into Some Choppy Waters
CEO Sonia Syngal prioritizes playfulness and innovation as the apparel giant prepares for its spin-off. → Read More
Old Navy Is About to Sail Away From Gap Inc.—and Into Some Choppy Waters
CEO Sonia Syngal prioritizes playfulness and innovation as the apparel giant prepares for its spin-off. → Read More
Target to Open Dozens of Disney Stores in the Next Year
The discount chain will open Disney stores in its latest threat to department stores like J.C. Penney. → Read More
How Target Managed a Big-Box Turnaround
Two and a half years after its big bet spooked shareholders, Target is posting ticker-tape-parade-worthy results. Here's how. → Read More
Walmart Reports Stellar U.S. Results Under Cloud of Gun Debate
Walmart posts strong U.S. second quarter 2019 revenue, taking market share and building online sales, as it's pulled into the gun debate after the El Paso Walmart shooting. Walmart says it sells 2% of America's firearms. → Read More
Macy’s Stock Tanks as Old Problems Prove Intractable
Wall Street is losing faith that Macy's can pull off a long-awaited comeback. → Read More
Barneys’ Bankruptcy Shows Dangers of Luxe Department Store Expansions
Barneys will become a much leaner retailer, key to its long-term survival, as a niche player focused on true luxury emporia—and not held back by poor stores that consumers don't want anyway. → Read More
How Etsy Crafted an E-Commerce Comeback, From Search to Shipping
To survive competition from e-commerce giants, the handmade-goods retailer had to persuade its quirky community to get just a teensy bit corporate. → Read More
E-Bike Sales Are Putting a Charge in the Fortunes of Bikemakers
The latest trend on two wheels marks a new era for the bike industry. Every few years, a new sensation comes to the rescue of a beleaguered U.S. bicycle industry. In the 1970s, 10-speed bikes from Europe sparked a boom stateside. A decade later, mountain bikes renewed the business. A few years after that, American […] → Read More
Stitch Fix Is Testing New Ways To Generate Revenue
Stitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake thinks people are overwhelmed with choice when shopping for clothes, a trend that will fuel her company's growth. → Read More
Walmart Says Stores Give It An Edge Over Amazon
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon says the chain's stores give it a big edge over Amazon. → Read More
Etsy Will Start Pushing Sellers To Include Free Shipping
The perk is standard at many e-commerce rivals, but it can be hard to find on the handmade-goods site. → Read More