Residents in Springfield, Mo., had asked for a Trader Joe’s for years. Just as they thought they were finally getting one, their hopes were dashed.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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Walmart Reports Rising Holiday Sales as Shoppers Seek Value
The number of transactions at the retail giant rose 4.3 percent but the average ticket price decreased by 0.3 percent, a sign that shoppers spent a little less during shopping trips.
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Low Prices Lure Hong Kongers to China
Hong Kong residents are finding in Shenzhen, the mainland city next door, lower prices, better service and tasty cuisine.
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How Acne Studios’s Scarf Inspired One of the Biggest Winter Fashion Trends
A style introduced by Acne Studios has spawned one of the biggest winter gear fads in recent memory.
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Britain Confronts Fears of a (Gasp!) Tea Shortage
Shipping issues in the Red Sea have led to delays in tea deliveries, but British retailers assured consumers that any shortages would be a “blip.”
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Miami Steps Up in the Watch World
While the city has long attracted both brands and buyers, some recent changes are turning it into a shopping destination.
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A Tokyo Repair Shop Creates Its Own Watch
Masa’s Pastime hasn’t named its timepiece yet, but intends to introduce the wristwatch in April.
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Is it a Birkin? A Dior? A Balenciaga? It’s an MSCHF, the New It Bag.
What does it take to make an It Bag? MSCHF’s answer may surprise you.
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Daniella Kallmeyer’s Designs Are Lesbian Chic, for All
Daniella Kallmeyer is happy to tell you why clothes have a different feeling when a woman designs them, no matter who wears them.
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Hate Valentine’s Day? There’s a Market for You, Too.
Single, anti-consumerist or just not a romantic? From petty heartbreak healers to anti-Valentine’s Day parties, groups are finding ways to resonate with naysayers.
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Zac Posen at Gap, H&M Thrift Shopping and Our Doll Obsession in Fashion
Unlikely, but with Zac Posen being named its creative director, you never know. Plus, fashion’s doll fixation, thrift shopping at H&M and pop-ups to pop by.
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Wrong Orders and Fakes: Return Fraud Mishaps Make for Viral TikTok Videos
Return fraud is a rampant problem for both shoppers and retailers — and the mishaps often make for viral videos on TikTok.