Jordyn Holman, a New York Times business reporter, is planning a wedding. To find out how tariffs are affecting the bridal industry, she visited three different dress shops selling gowns from around the world.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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Skimpy Men’s Swimming Briefs Are Making a Splash
Swim briefs are being embraced by trendy brands, publications and celebrities. Will they show up at a beach near you?
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As Tariffs Make Weddings Costlier, David’s Bridal Tries to Adapt
Most wedding dresses are made in China, so tariffs are a new worry for brides. At David’s Bridal, the largest seller of gowns in the United States, its chief executive, Kelly Cook, is trying to do something about it.
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Walmart Tries to Shed a Stodgy Vibe to Battle Digital-Native Rivals
The retailing giant is spending billions to attract workers to a new headquarters and woo shoppers with drone delivery and a broader range of items (like Louis Vuitton handbags).
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New Digital Comics Store Takes Aim at Amazon
Two veterans of Comixology, a site that the e-commerce colossus bought in 2014, are now starting a rival to compete with it.
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Looking for Men’s Clothes in New York City? Start on the Lower East Side.
Whether you’re seeking an earth-tone T-shirt or a custom suit, Manhattan’s Lower East Side now offers a concentration of stylish stores.
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Charging Your EV May Be Getting Easier, Even if It’s Not a Tesla
It is becoming easier to find fast chargers for electric vehicles, and they are more likely to work — and not just for Teslas.
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6 Hidden Shops in New York Worth Visiting
Hand-forged armor. Prehistoric bones. Music that’s never been digitized. This isn’t retail — it’s an invitation-only obsession.
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Can the Woman Behind Reformation Strike Gold Twice?
Five years after leaving Reformation, Yael Aflalo is back with a new fashion line — and some thoughts about the future of luxury.
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Gas Stations Like Wawa and Sheetz Keep Expanding, Spurred By EVs
As gas stations prepare for more electric vehicles to be on the road, they’re getting bigger. That has created tension in some communities.
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BowFlex Recalls 3.8 Million Adjustable Dumbbells After Injury Reports
More than 300 reports of the weight plates becoming dislodged have been filed, with more than 100 of those incidents resulting in injuries, the U.S. product safety agency said.