Shopping and Retail

September 1, 2022

The People’s Republic of Shein

Shein continues its rise with American shoppers, who don’t mind the controversies. PLANO, Texas — There was some desperation in the air at the indoor mall […]
August 20, 2022

Brands Grapple With Inflation by Being More Transparent About Price Increases

As brands grapple with inflation, a new playbook has emerged: Be upfront about price increases, and hope that transparency will keep customers loyal. When inflation began […]
August 12, 2022

Montauk, the Development Boom and Entrenched Family Businesses

In Montauk, millennials are taking over their parents’ restaurants, hotels and shops to preserve a bit of tradition. There are plenty of shiny, new hotels in […]
August 10, 2022

MoonSwatch: Has the Frenzy Changed the Future?

Five months after the watch collection’s chaotic debut, experts still are debating its effects while others mourn the end of sedate sales. LONDON — Sometime in […]
July 25, 2022

Chaos and Creation: Inside the Making of Yeezy Gap

In 2020, two fashion brands announced an unusual alliance. Now that goods are finally hitting stores, is Yeezy Gap a corporate-creative cautionary tale, or a new […]
July 22, 2022

Want a New Watch? Put Your Name Right Here.

Waiting lists are becoming more common, and everyone has a different opinion on the reason. Luxury watch brands have always liked the concept of a waiting […]
July 13, 2022

Let Them Have Couture

Balenciaga’s latest experiment attempts to open up the mysterious world of Parisian haute couture. PARIS — I spent quite a long time sniffing the candle, twisting […]
July 13, 2022

Let Them Have Couture

Balenciaga’s latest experiment attempts to open up the mysterious world of Parisian haute couture. PARIS — I spent quite a long time sniffing the candle, twisting […]
July 4, 2022

Jewelers Court the Superrich

Luxury brands double down in a strategic shift toward the biggest of the big spenders. PARIS — After a year of exceptional growth at Chanel, the […]
June 25, 2022

Fashion Designer Tracy Reese Returns to Detroit to Recreate Her Brand

Tracy Reese, whose clients include Michelle Obama, returned to her hometown to reimagine her approach to making clothes, from top to bottom. This article is part […]