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How to Make the Most of Black Friday
By Solcyre Burga
Why We Buy Things We Don't Need
By Alana Semuels
Jeff Bezos Plans to Give Most of Fortune Away
By Molly Schuetz / Bloomberg
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A nationwide shortage has left parents scouring social media or crossing states to get hold of baby formula.
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Box factories are enjoying a revival since the pandemic spurred more online shopping, but neighborhoods downwind of box makers say the smell is making life miserable
By Alana Semuels
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Singles' Day, World's Biggest Shopping Event, Faces Headwind
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By Chad de Guzman / Hong Kong
November 10, 2021
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Stock Surge Revives Retail-Trader Mania
Excitement that’s triggered a surge in Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. shares after a whirl of announcements has fueled a rally in other retail-trader favorites, causing chatrooms like StockTwits to light up with optimistic comments....
By Bailey Lipschultz / Bloomberg
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Parent Company of Jessica Simpson Brand, Joe's Jeans Files Bankruptcy as Retail Sinks
Sequential Brands Group shares plunged as much as 62% to $4.59 after the filing, spurring a trading halt
By Katherine Doherty and Steven Church / Bloomberg
August 31, 2021
Amazon's Reported Plans For Department Stores Roil Big-Box Retail Industry
The news, reported by the WSJ, is sending jitters through retail just as some industry leaders reported robust earnings
By Jonathan Roeder and Jordyn Holman/Bloomberg
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Maria Raga never expected to be able to pull off a pair of yellow Versace pants like the ones she was wearing the day we spoke in July. Although she's now the CEO of Depop,...
By Eliana Dockterman
August 19, 2021
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June 23, 2021
TIME 100 Talks: Inside CISE's 'Protect Black People' Fashion
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February 5, 2021
Lord & Taylor Files for Bankruptcy
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By Jef Feeley / Bloomberg
August 3, 2020
Bakers, Cooped Up at Home, Make Flour a Hot Commodity
Sales of baking yeast were up 457% over last year for the week ending March 28, according to Nielsen data. Flour was up 155%, baking powder up 178%, butter up 73% and eggs up 48%
By Lydia Mulvany and Michael Hirtzer / Bloomberg
April 10, 2020
The One Where a 'Friends' Pop Up Opens in New York
Yes, there will be a Central Perk
By Raisa Bruner
July 29, 2019
Amazon Prime Day Will Last 48 Hours This Year. Here’s What to Know
Prime Day, Amazon's big annual sale, will last two full days this year, the company revealed Tuesday. Amazon Prime subscribers will start seeing Prime Day deals at 12:00am PST on Monday, July 15th, and they...
By Currie Engel
June 25, 2019
Target Registers Back Up After Nationwide Outage
Patrons from Texas to New York to Florida tweeted photos and videos of dozens of customers unable to check out
By Tara Law
June 15, 2019
Here's Your First Glimpse at the New BTS Dolls from Mattel
RM gets a close-up
By Raisa Bruner
March 19, 2019
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By Megan McCluskey
January 25, 2019
Sears Could Stay Open Thanks to a $5 Billion Bankruptcy Auction Bid
The chairman's bid prevailed over competing proposals from liquidators
By Davide Scigliuzzo, Eliza Ronalds-Hannon and Lauren Coleman-Lochner / Bloomberg
January 16, 2019
Starbucks' New Holiday Drink Sounds Like a Christmas Tree in a Cup
It has 'a hint of juniper and sage, an evergreen aroma and citrus notes'
By Mahita Gajanan
November 27, 2018
Want to Save Even More Money This Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Try These Tips
Try this expert advice for getting the best deals
By Mahita Gajanan
November 20, 2018
Should You Shop On Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
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By Alejandro de la Garza
November 20, 2018
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By Alejandro de la Garza
November 20, 2018
People Got So Mad About This 'Sexy'
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September 21, 2018
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By Abigail Abrams
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By Raisa Bruner
April 12, 2018
Why Chinese Tourists Absolutely Love This Luxury Outlet 46 Minutes Outside London
It's second only to Buckingham Palace
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February 16, 2018
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By The Aspen Institute
December 21, 2017
'I Feel Totally Duped.' Customers Lodge Complaints Against Santa Letter Company
Families say they have been waiting years for their gifts
By Lisa Marie Segarra
December 16, 2017
There Will Soon Be a Target in All 50 States
You can get your Target fix nationwide
By Jamie Ducharme
October 19, 2017
Kohl’s Will Soon Accept Your Amazon Returns
It's part of a growing partnership between the companies
By Mahita Gajanan
September 19, 2017
Why the Death of Malls Is About More Than Shopping
As America's malls close down, more than stores are vanishing along with them
By Josh Sanburn
July 20, 2017
5 Reasons Why Amazon Buying Whole Foods Makes Sense
It's a strategic move that could boost Amazon's retail efforts
By Lisa Eadicicco
June 16, 2017
Wendy's Wages a New Burger War and the Signs Are Hilarious
You can count on Wendy's to never back down from a challenge. A local outpost of the fast food chain in Lubbock, Texas is engaging in a heated beef with its neighbor across the road,...
By Ashley Hoffman
June 14, 2017
How Cities Are Surviving the Retail Meltdown
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
May 16, 2017
Ben & Jerry's Recalls Pint Slices Due to Possible Peanut Contamination
The allergen wasn't listed on the label
By Jennifer Calfas
May 8, 2017
Adidas Apologizes After Sending 'You Survived' Email to Boston Marathon Finishers
The email comes several years after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing
By Jennifer Calfas
April 18, 2017
Window-Shopping Milan
The Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan (April 4--9) is, in name at least, an annual furniture fair. But it's also a showcase for materials and ideas that designers want to make mainstream. These six pieces may augur tony trends to come.
By Julia Zorthian
April 13, 2017
How Artificial Intelligence Is Quietly Changing How You Shop Online
Retailers are using AI to get you to help you find (and buy) more stuff
By Kevin Kelleher
March 1, 2017
Dress for (Comfortable) Success in "Professional" Sweatsuits
Go straight from the couch to the conference room
By Raisa Bruner
November 16, 2016
John Lewis the Store Sent a Nice Gift to John Lewis the Man
Spreading holiday cheer across the pond
By Raisa Bruner
November 15, 2016
This Man Keeps Responding to People's Accidental Tweets
John Lewis won't let you down
By Raisa Bruner
November 10, 2016
These Are This Year's Best Apple Black Friday Deals
Including iPhones, Macs and more
By Don Reisinger / Fortune
November 10, 2016
McDonald's Settles Lawsuit with U.S. Franchise Workers for the First Time Ever
The lawsuit claimed McDonald's and the franchisee violated California law by failing to pay overtime and keep accurate pay records
By Daniel Wiessner / Reuters
November 1, 2016
A Pharmacy Created a 7% "Man Tax" to Combat Gender Pricing
"Women are spending more in general and we make less, so we deserve to have a break."
By Raisa Bruner
October 12, 2016
Amazon Is Reportedly Planning Physical Grocery Stores
Including a new grocery pick-up concept
By Alex Fitzpatrick
October 11, 2016
Amazon's Latest Prime Perk Is Great for Readers
It includes free books, magazines, and even comics
By Alex Fitzpatrick
October 5, 2016
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