Shopping and Retail

November 30, 2023

The Mashburns Conquer New York (in a Manner of Speaking)

Ann and Sid Mashburn, clothiers in Atlanta, have opened a store on Madison Avenue. Is it a business to be reckoned with? Upstarts! That was this […]
November 29, 2023

A Vintage Shop to the Stars Holds Its Own Against New Rivals

On a recent afternoon in SoHo, Seth Weisser and Gerard Maione were checking in on their shop, What Goes Around Comes Around, a luxury vintage boutique […]
November 25, 2023

See the Holiday Windows In New York City

“Let’s light it up!” the actress Jennifer Lawrence said on Monday night as she helped to reveal the holiday windows and kick off the annual lights […]
November 22, 2023

Let the Real Stretch Marks Rip

Various so-called imperfections now appear so often in ads and images for lingerie that some consumers doubt their veracity. Jeannette Spicer for The New York Times […]
November 22, 2023

Let the Real Stretch Marks Rip

Various so-called imperfections now appear so often in ads and images for lingerie that some consumers doubt their veracity. Jeannette Spicer for The New York Times […]
November 7, 2023

Drive-Throughs in America Are Thriving

Faith Enokian loves a drive-through. The senior at the University of South Alabama loves them so much she pulls into one at least eight times a […]
November 2, 2023

Holiday Retail Sales Are Expected to Increase, but at a Slower Pace

The News Holiday spending is expected to increase this year, but analysts foresee it slowing down from peak pandemic years, when Americans spent at record levels. […]
October 29, 2023

Halloween Shoppers Not Spooked as Economic Slowdown Remains Elusive

Economists spent much of 2023 warning that a recession could be imminent as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to the highest level in more than […]
October 11, 2023

From LSD to I.P.O.

This may be a tale about the rise of a German sandal brand, but it is not a straightforward fashion story. After all, for a large […]
September 13, 2023

Watch Boutiques Blossom in the Digital Age

Online sales continue to be a focus, but brands are having a hard time finding enough days for all their ribbon cuttings. In 2017, when Georges […]