He introduced the American chain 7-Eleven to the country, covering the landscape with thousands of outlets and starting a retail revolution there.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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A Column That Listens for What’s Not Being Said
Shop Talk examines the business jargon used by executives to elevate ordinary functions and conceal ugly truths.
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Putting Black Design in a Spotlight
How tastemakers in three world capitals are driving appreciation for Black creators and collectibles.
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A Casual Guide to Paris Shopping
Some classics, some new, some destination vintage boutiques worth checking out if you’re lucky to be in France.
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A Casual Guide to Paris Shopping
Some classics, some new, some destination vintage boutiques worth checking out if you’re lucky to be in France.
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A Tangled Tale of Gun Parts, Identity Theft and the Ease of Buy Now, Pay Later
Seung Song said his identity was stolen and used to buy $5,000 worth of gun components from an online dealer using a buy now, pay later service.
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Retailers Lay Out a Downbeat Outlook as Inflation Squeezes Low-Income Shoppers
Despite better-than-expected earnings, retail executives predict that any sales growth will be much smaller than in years past.
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How to Keep Revenge Spending From Ruining Your Retirement
Once the worst of the pandemic passed, some of us turned from being savers to spenders — setting ourselves up for potential disaster.
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Why U.K. Supermarkets Are Limiting Vegetables
Five major grocery chains are restricting the number of some produce items, as bad weather in Spain leads to shortages.
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As Dollar Stores Proliferate, Some Communities Say No
More than 70 proposed dollar stores have been rejected since 2019, a report shows. It’s a small number compared with those that opened but evidence of opposition to the industry.
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You Don’t Have to Be a Skier to Dress Like One (from the ’80s)
Neon and metallic designs have become so popular among skiers and nonskiers seeking “the vibe” that they’ve become hard to find.
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Fur Sales Are Illegal in California. Does Anyone Care?
The popularity of fur products had been diminishing in the state even before the new ban.