Shopping and Retail

September 13, 2023

If It’s Expensive, Does That Make It a Luxury Watch?

There are several reasons brands increased their prices in recent years, and positioning certainly was one of them. In March, Jacob & Co. introduced the 216.9-carat […]
August 23, 2023

The Secrets of Debate Swag

Oh, the games campaigns play with political merch. They may surprise you. Whatever happens at the first Republican presidential primary debate on Aug. 23, whatever revelations […]
August 9, 2023

Ticking the Boxes on a Watch Brand’s 10-Year Plan

Greubel Forsey has already increased some production and reorganized distribution to safeguard what its chief executive called ‘rarity and exclusivity.’ Greubel Forsey has made inroads into […]
August 2, 2023

Roger Federer Is Having Fun in Retirement

The tennis star and Jonathan Anderson have teamed up with Uniqlo to create a sports-inspired fashion collection. On Wednesday morning a crowd gathered outside the Uniqlo […]
July 23, 2023

The Watch Universe in Singapore is Expanding

Major brands are opening new shops, local entrepreneurs are growing their lines and collectors are getting new contenders. Singapore is flourishing as a market for Swiss […]
July 19, 2023

Emily Oberg Wants Sporty & Rich to Be the Next Goop

Sporty & Rich, a popular line of merch that promotes healthy, luxurious living, is opening its first store-spa-cafe. Next stop: colonic clubs? There was once an […]
June 25, 2023

On a Road Trip for Danish Modern Furniture

The credenza in the back of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van groaned as Lars Balderskilde drove through the woodlands near Vejle, a city on a fjord about […]
June 10, 2023

A New Era of Wedding Dress Shopping

As more brides seek personalized shopping experiences and multiple distinctive designs, the bridal industry is shifting to accommodate them. Four months before Ashley Moore’s April 2023 […]
June 9, 2023

How Engagement Rings Explain What’s Happening in the Economy

A major jeweler claims the pandemic may have prevented people from meeting their future fiancés, cutting demand for engagement rings. Inflation and anxiety among shoppers haven’t […]
May 31, 2023

Berriez Leads the Way for Plus Size Vintage

With Berriez, Emma Zack hopes to change the fashion market for plus-size shoppers. Susie Mensah tried on a lilac crochet dress in a corner of a […]