Category: Shopping and Retail

Dollar Tree and Dollar General Report Sales Gains as Shoppers Cut Costs

The New York Times – Business:
Dollar General and Dollar Tree each reported gains in sales and store traffic on Thursday as higher gas prices forced shoppers to pare back.
How SSENSE, a Canadian Retailer, Is Grappling With Trump’s Tariffs

The New York Times – Business:
Ssense’s comeback efforts include moving a core part of its business to the United States so American customers can avoid hefty tariffs.
A General Store Almost as Old as America

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ben Shattuck, the proprietor of Davoll’s in coastal Massachusetts, yearns for a retail world before chain stores and online shopping.
Target Apologizes and Drops Halloween Costume Criticized as Racist

The New York Times – Business:
Critics said the children’s costume evoked blackface imagery. Target said, “We know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry.”
What Canadian Goods Will Take Trump’s 50% Tariffs? Some Pretty Strange Items.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Buoys, dog muzzles, capes, national flags and “base metal statuettes” from Canada are now more expensive for U.S. shoppers.
A Sensory-Friendly Boutique for Neurodivergent Brides

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Inspired by her son, who was diagnosed with A.D.H.D. and autism, Beth Clark transformed her 6,500-square-foot bridal salon into a calming, sensory-friendly space for neurodivergent brides.
These Women Are Changing the Business Model With Sustainability and Support

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A group of local boutique owners and apparel designers committed to independence, sustainability and supporting one another may be changing the business model.
Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets

The New York Times – Business:
Walmart and other big U.S. retailers have warned that consumers were being cautious, even if personal balance sheets seemed healthy.
Rebel Ice Cream Files for Bankruptcy After Van Leeuwen Wins Packaging Suit

The New York Times – Business:
The announcement comes less than a month after a federal judge ordered Rebel to pay nearly $24 million to Van Leeuwen for copying the design of its containers.
For Sale: Baby Clothes, Definitely Worn

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The perfect pair of Levi’s, old Armani. These are the vintage grails some discerning parents are chasing for their toddlers.
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent

The New York Times – Business:
The rapid growth of pay-later loans raises questions about whether their popularity is driven by consumer preference or desperation.
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Blue That’s Suddenly Everywhere

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
It’s nostalgic, optimistic and, some argue, easier to pull off than you may think.