When the private equity firm Carlyle bought Beautycounter, the skin care brand that people sold at kitchen tables, everything changed.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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Catbird, the Brooklyn Jewelry Brand, Is Expanding Across America
Twenty years after opening in Williamsburg, Catbird is expanding across America.
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Saks Owner Is Said to Acquire Neiman Marcus in High-End Retail Deal
HBC, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, would acquire Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion.
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Balmain’s New ‘Lion King’ Collection Marks 30th Anniversary of Disney Movie
A new Balmain collection pays homage to the Disney film on a milestone anniversary. Plus, a preppy designer makes a comeback.
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What’s the Best Way to Assess the Quality of Fine Jewelry Online?
We asked a group of experts to share their strategies. Among the essentials: asking questions and understanding the difference among makers.
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Walgreens Plans ‘Significant’ Store Closures, Citing Weak Consumer Spending
The pharmacy giant told investors that shaky consumer spending was affecting its retail operations. But some said the company’s strategy was also to blame.
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The Row, the Olsen Twins’ Fashion Label, Opens a Store in the Hamptons
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s minimalist label, the Row, has opened a breezy “local” store in the Hamptons.
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Hoping for a Glimpse of Hailey Bieber, Hundreds Turn Out for Her Makeup
After braving a line that snaked through SoHo, fans snapped selfies and rubbed blush on their cheeks inside the tiny Rhode pop-up shop on Monday.
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Kevin Kwan’s Art Deco Heirloom
The author, who received the ring from his favorite aunt, described himself as its custodian “for this generation.”
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A Local’s Guide to Cap Ferret, France
A guide to France’s Cap Ferret, with insider tips from Philippe Starck and three other locals.
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Cyberattack on CDK Global Disrupts Car Sales in U.S. and Canada
The attacks on a software provider, CDK Global, affect systems that store customer records and automate paperwork and data for sales and service.
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Target Tests an A.I. Tool to Help Its Workers Aid Shoppers
The retailer is rolling out a chatbot to help workers answer questions from shoppers — and workers.