As inflation slows, prices for some physical goods are falling outright, which could lift consumers’ spirits.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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Is Farfetch About to Go Bust?
For years, Farfetch was a tech darling that powered much of online luxury shopping. Now it is teetering on the brink of collapse.
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Shein Accused of ‘Mafia-Style’ Tactics by Rival Temu
The two ultrafast-fashion retailers, which both have roots in China, are fierce rivals, offering low-cost items to U.S. consumers.
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Corporate America Is Testing the Limits of Its Pricing Power
Firms may struggle to keep profits up if demand slows, but so far they are finding ways to keep margins wide.
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Investor Group Is Said to Offer $5.8 Billion for Macy’s
Department stores have been a frequent target of takeover attempts by investors looking to take advantage of prime real estate.
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Amazon Suit Claims International Ring Stole Millions in Fraudulent Refunds
The online retailer said that a shadowy organization bribed Amazon employees to help carry out fraudulent returns of expensive electronics, luxury goods and gold.
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The Holiday Boom in New York Is Back. Sort Of.
After three years of less foot traffic and less spending, things are looking up this year, even if it’s not 2019 again.
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The Holiday Boom in New York Is Back. Sort Of.
After three years of less foot traffic and less spending, things are looking up this year, even if it’s not 2019 again.
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Shoppers, Facing Holiday Spending, Turn to Loyalty Programs
The programs and the incentives that come with them will be critical for retailers hoping to attract cash-strapped customers over the next month.
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Retail Group Retracts Startling Claim About ‘Organized’ Shoplifting
The National Retail Federation had said that nearly half of the industry’s $94.5 billion in missing merchandise in 2021 was the result of organized theft. It was likely closer to 5 percent.
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What Makes a Good Gift Guide?
Thoughtful surprises and novelty items? Or pure, unadulterated voyeurism, twinged with a healthy dose of sticker shock?
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What to Eat, See and Do During Miami Art Week
An array of restaurants and boutiques have opened alongside Miami-area mainstays to cater to visitors and an influx of new residents.