Category: Shopping and Retail

A Guide to Tainan, Taiwan’s Oldest City Turned Food Hub

The New York Times – Travel:
Grilled beef tongue and black-sesame espresso martinis await in Tainan.
Bed Bath & Beyond Says It Defaulted on Debt Payments

The New York Times – Business:
The disclosure was the most salient sign of financial strain yet for the beleaguered retailer, which is exploring a possible bankruptcy filing.
With Layoffs, Retailers Aim to Be Safe Rather Than Sorry (Again)

The New York Times – Business:
Companies that ramped up hiring in areas like technology over the past few years are cutting back as customers slow their spending.
Heart Accessories, Love Them or Hate Them

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Either way, you can’t escape them.
Heart Accessories, Love Them or Hate Them

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Either way, you can’t escape them.
Kohl’s Closing In on Naming Permanent C.E.O.

The New York Times – Business:
Tom Kingsbury, the interim chief executive, is in late-stage talks to replace Michelle Gass, who left the retailer to join Levi’s last year.
Walmart Raises Starting Wages for Store Workers

The New York Times – Business:
The retail giant said the minimum wages for those employees would range from $14 to $19 an hour, up from $12 to $18 an hour.
Miami’s Jewelry District Is Getting a New Gem

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
After a multimillion-dollar renovation, developers are betting the 225,000-square-foot Time Century Jewelry Center will help turn the area into a luxury destination.
Amazon Axes ‘Smile’ Charity Program, Citing Limited Impact

The New York Times – Business:
The move comes as Amazon is laying off 18,000 workers, but a company spokesman said the decision to end the AmazonSmile program was not a cost-cutting measure.
Procter & Gamble Sales Fall for First Time in Years as Inflation Squeezes Shoppers

The New York Times – Business:
The consumer goods giant raised prices 10 percent last quarter, but a decline in sales volume led to drops in revenue and profit.
Retail Sales Fell in December as Holiday Shoppers Held Back

The New York Times – Business:
Weaker-than-expected results, including at popular holiday shopping destinations like electronics outlets and department stores, showed how concerns about inflation are affecting consumers.
L.A. Has Become a Real Watch Town

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The sprawling metropolis has wealth and cachet, just what every brand desires.