Category: Shopping and Retail

Ruth Adler Schnee, Exuberant Designer of Modernist Textiles, Dies at 99

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A refugee from Nazi Germany, she was among a group of designers who elevated fabric from decoration into a medium for midcentury modern design.
Bed Bath & Beyond in Talks to Sell Assets

The New York Times – Business:
The beleaguered retailer, which warned of a possible bankruptcy, is said to be in discussions with suitors about selling pieces of its business, including its Buy Buy Baby stores.
How to Find the Dream Winter Coat

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Supervising the search for the dream coat.
With Many Retailers Offering Online Sales, Phony Sites Blend In

The New York Times – Business:
Preying on shoppers strapped for cash and time, scammers are setting up fake sites that claim to have deep discounts on premium brands.
Walgreens Executive Says Shoplifting Threat Was Overstated

The New York Times – Business:
In a call with investors on Thursday, the chief financial officer of Walgreens, James Kehoe, said “maybe we cried too much last year” over theft.
Bed Bath & Beyond Warns of Possible Bankruptcy

The New York Times – Business:
The home goods retailer said weak sales and slower foot traffic had forced it to consider options for restructuring, including bankruptcy.
Why China’s Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery

The New York Times – Business:
Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers.
Thick Mall, a Market for ‘Size L and Up,’ Fills the Gap

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A pop-up in Chicago offers wider sizing to a wider audience.
Vivienne Westwood, 81, Dies; Brought Provocative Punk Style to High Fashion

The New York Times – T Magazine:
The London shop she ran with Malcolm McLaren defined an era. “I don’t think punk would have happened,” Chrissie Hynde said, “without Vivienne and Malcolm.”
The Downsides of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

The New York Times – Business:
Shoppers can quickly get approved for the services, but regulators are concerned that the loans lack important protections.
What Do Your Dream Boots Look Like?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Here, a Goldilocks-style search for the perfect pair of tall boots.
What Do Your Dream Boots Look Like?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Here, a Goldilocks-style search for the perfect pair of tall boots.