Category: Shopping and Retail

Companies Are Pushing Back Harder on Union Efforts, Workers Say

Apple, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and REI are accused of targeting union supporters after organizing efforts gained traction, charges the companies deny.
Century 21 Reopens as Century 21 NYC

Century 21 reopened in Lower Manhattan less than three years after closing all of its stores. For some, it had felt like an eternity.
Walmart Raises Its Outlook as Shoppers Look for Bargains

The retailer reported revenue that beat expectations and said it expected net sales to rise 3.5 percent for the year.
The Scramble to Take Over What Bed Bath & Beyond Left Behind

Couples are racing to find new wedding registries while suppliers seek other customers and competing retailers pledge to accept that big blue coupon.
Chloë Sevigny Sold Her Old Clothes, and People Came in Droves

Fashion lovers flocked to shop from the star’s collection of garments in what was advertised on social media as the “sale of the century.”
Chloë Sevigny Sold Her Old Clothes, and People Came in Droves

Fashion lovers flocked to shop from the star’s collection of garments in what was advertised on social media as the “sale of the century.”
There Are No Universal Salves

A mother finds herself spiritually out of stock at the Glossier flagship store in New York City.
Why Are All Those People Outside H&M, Again?

How consumers became obsessed with fashion collaborations, courtesy of the Swedish mall staple.
Why Are All Those People Outside H&M, Again?

How consumers became obsessed with fashion collaborations, courtesy of the Swedish mall staple.
The Companies Trying to Make Live Shopping a Thing in the U.S.

The market for selling goods in real time online is relatively small, but a number of start-ups and big tech names are betting American consumers will catch on.
The U.K. Economy Needs a Pick-Me-Up. Is the Coronation Enough?

Caught between slow growth and high inflation, businesses are hoping King Charles’s coronation will bolster consumer confidence enough to last more than just one weekend.
In China, It’s Time to Splurge Again, and the Luxury Industry Is Relieved

The end of pandemic-era restrictions has unleashed a luxury spending rebound in China. Which Western brands are coming out on top?