Writing under a pseudonym, Madeleine Wickham cultivated an international following for her series centered on a young woman addicted to shopping.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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5 New Chocolate Shops in Paris to Try Out
French culinary legends and award-winning upstarts are expanding the city’s offerings. Here are five.
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Same Product, Same Store, but on Instacart, Prices Might Differ
The findings are the latest example of how the notion of a single price is breaking down in the digital age, a trend economists say could be pushing up some prices.
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It’s Your Duty to Pay the Duty: Buyers Hit With Extra Charges on Packages
The end of a tariff exemption on goods worth $800 or less has left some U.S. shoppers with an extra shipping bill that must be paid before delivery.
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Markets Defy the White House
Volatility has returned to stocks and crypto trading, despite assurances from a top administration official, as investors brace for more data on consumers.
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Best Clothing Stores in the Country
We selected the 50 best clothing stores in the United States. Five reporters from The New York Times Style section describe how we chose them.
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Love Clothes? We Want to Hear About Your Favorite Stores.
Tell us about the places big and small, new and old, where you have the most fun shopping in person.
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Two Retail Chiefs Take Stock of a Make-or-Break Holiday Shopping Season
The leaders of Nordstrom and Selfridges are dealing with tariffs, a tough economy and a fight for relevance.
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Shoppers, Drawn by Steep Discounts, Power Through Black Friday
Data on spending this week shows that consumers are shopping big for the holidays despite inflation and economic worries.
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N.Y. Law Could Set Stage for A.I. Regulation’s Next ‘Big Battleground’
The new law seeks to prevent retailers from ripping off consumers by using artificial intelligence and their personal data to charge them higher prices.
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A Fascinating Tale, Unearthed at a Sidewalk Sale
After a crowded stoop sale on a Brooklyn block caught one reporter’s eye, he traced the items to Georgia — and an elusive figure known as Miss Paula.
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Black Friday Deals Can Put People in Debt. Here’s How to Manage It.
The convenience of one-click purchases and “buy now, pay later” loans is making it easier for people to shop — and shop and shop — during the holidays.