The push by Pinduoduo to lower prices has helped it become one of China’s fastest-growing e-commerce apps, and epitomizes a broader force plaguing the economy.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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Paris Hilton Expands Her Walmart Offerings With a New Handbag Line
A new line of handbags expands the offerings of her brand at the big-box chain. Plus, rare Birkenstocks and a pink suit you may have seen.
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The Sill Closes Its last Retail Store, Going Fully Online
A trendy company that embraced the plant craze of a decade ago has evolved to fill the needs of a changing demographic.
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Apparel Resale Growth Drives Increased Vintage and Thrift Store Presence
Last year, apparel resale in the United States grew seven times the rate of the broader retail industry. Independent resellers and corporate giants are getting creative to meet the demand.
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Issa Rae’s Jewelry Line Melds With Her Middle-Child Style
The actress prefers attire with “symmetry” and avoids flashy clothes. Plus: vintage Ralph Lauren and the sudden end of a cult brand.
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Lloyd Macklowe, Leading Purveyor of Art Nouveau, Is Dead at 90
He and his wife began buying pieces to furnish their apartment. They wound up with a museum-quality collection and a pre-eminent retail business.
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Steven Alan Opens New Store in Chelsea
With a new store, Steven Alan is trying to reconjure the magic of the boutique that put him on the fashion map.
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Jun Takahashi of Undercover on His Collaboration with GU
GU, Uniqlo’s trendier sibling, is opening its first store outside Asia in SoHo, collaborating with the subversively witty Jun Takahashi of Undercover.
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A Guide to London’s Most Distinctive Shops
Sure, you can hit Harrods. But the British capital also has small specialized shops, some centuries old and still crafting items by hand. Here, a selection of singular shopping experiences.
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An 8-Year-Old Ohio Girl Takes a Solo Drive to Target in Family’s SUV
A missing girl and reports of an erratic driver turned out to be related, with police officers in Ohio finding the girl safe, and enjoying a drink.
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Ella Emhoff Had a Busy New York Fashion Week
As Kamala Harris prepared for a big debate, her stepdaughter graced runways and front rows. Plus: purple hiking boots, the LVMH Prize and browsing for moisturizers.