Propelled by interest in all things South Korea, Amorepacific, the cosmetics giant, is expanding its reach into the United States. But so are many of its competitors.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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Nostalgia Has Some Young People Seeking Out Vintage Workout Wear
Nostalgic for a time before social media made fitness about aesthetics as much as activity, some young people are seeking out old exercise clothes.
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Nostalgia Has Some Young People Seeking Out Vintage Workout Wear
Nostalgic for a time before social media brought exercising out of gyms and onto phone screens, some young people are seeking out vintage active wear.
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Holiday Consumer Spending Could Exceed $1 Trillion, Retailers Project
Despite shoppers’ concerns about rising costs, inflation and the government shutdown, retailers predict sales will increase as much as 4.2% over the holidays.
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France Moves to Block the Shein Website Over a Sex Doll Scandal
The crackdown, ordered by the prime minister, added to the controversy over the Chinese fast-fashion retailer as it opened its first store in Paris amid chaotic scenes.
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Starbucks to Sell 60% of Its China Business to a Private Equity Firm
Boyu Capital will pay $4 billion for a stake in the coffee giant’s 8,000 stores in China.
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France Threatens to Ban Shein Over Sale of ‘Childlike’ Sex Dolls
The controversy adds to a growing backlash in France against the giant Chinese online retailer as it prepares to open its first physical store on Wednesday in Paris.
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The Gem App Helps Shoppers Find the Best Vintage Clothing
Fashion writers, vintage collectors and costume designers all use this app to unearth wardrobe gems.
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Amazon’s Profit Is Up 38% on Strong Performance
After unexpectedly strong sales and profits across its consumer and cloud businesses, the tech giant said another strong quarter might be ahead.
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Starbucks Reports a Modest Sales Increase in Latest Quarter
Net income fell 85 percent, however, because of charges related to store closures and corporate layoffs.