Shopping and Retail

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 […]
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 […]