Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London
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These Retro Sweatpants Are Having a Moment Everywhere, But Especially in the Hamptons
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:In quiet luxury Long Island, $168 Y2K logo sweats are having an unexpected renaissance.
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What Makes a Store Great
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Plus: Gap fragrance returns and a nearly $5,000 Ralph Lauren jacket that’s already sold out.
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These Employees Like Their A.I. Boss. Its Shop Is Kind of a Disaster.
The New York Times – On the Runway:A new study of a bot running a first-of-its-kind San Francisco store finds it is really friendly, but not very smart.
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‘Hoodwill’ vs. Goodwill
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A conflict between street vendors calling themselves Hoodwill and a Brooklyn Goodwill appears to question the intentions behind selling donated wares.
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Readers Choose Their 25 Favorite Clothing Stores Across the U.S.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Where do you love to shop? We asked and you came through, offering hundreds of thoughtful responses. Here are 25 of your choices.
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Warsh’s Performance Falls Flat With Markets as Fed Holds Rates Steady
The New York Times – Business:Kevin M. Warsh has made taming inflation the top priority of his tenure as Federal Reserve chairman. But his hesitancy to embrace the possibility of higher borrowing costs has sparked a backlash.
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New Yorkers Say Farewell to the REI SoHo
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Customers gathered to mourn as the outdoor equipment retailer shuttered its location in the famed Puck building in SoHo, where it had been for 15 years.
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Inside Bath & Body Works’ Fragrance Factory
The New York Times – Business:“Japanese Cherry Blossom” has brought in $1.5 billion over the last 20 years. Can the company’s close-knit network of suppliers come up with the next big thing and improve sales?
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Gas Stations Gain When Oil Prices Start to Drop
The New York Times – Business:President Trump is berating gasoline retailers for keeping prices high. Evidence suggests the business has grown more profitable.
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Saks Emerges From Bankruptcy With a New Plan and Corporate Name
The New York Times – Business:The retailer, renamed Exemplar Luxury Group, is ditching anything that isn’t focused on high-end department store shopping.