As economists are expecting online holiday sales to show an 18 to 19 percent year-over-year growth rate, retailers and brands are faced with a record number of product returns. Companies are also dealing with steeper shipping costs, which is now becoming a top expense. One carrier alone is expecting nearly 2 million returns on Jan. […]
Upcycling materials is nothing new for fashion designers, but there is something to be noted about the way sustainably minded designer Patrick McDowell views (and speaks about) the industry that is fresh. The 24-year-old Central Saint Martins grad bashes the wholesale model in favor of his mental health and partners instead with the likes of Depop […]
LONDON – Wet, windy weather – and a torrent of pre-Christmas discounting – dented Boxing Day sales across the U.K., with premium and luxury, multi-brand stores such as Selfridges faring far better than their high street counterparts and the big retail chains. In terms of footfall, it was the worst Boxing Day in almost a […]
Best Couple: Marc Jacobs and Char DeFrancesco Biggest Overachiever: Jennifer Lopez Most mysterious: Adam Driver Rookie of the Year: Megan Thee Stallion Life of the Party: Lizzo Most Popular: Sally Rooney Best Instagram Boyfriend: Leonardo DiCaprio Biggest Gossip: Diplo Most Likely to Be Late to Class: Yeehaw Agenda Drama King: Jeff Bezos Biggest Flirt: Pete […]
Retailers often overuse the term “flagship” by assigning the designation to many of their stores undeservedly. Not so with J.McLaughlin, the classic all-American sportswear retailer known for its signature prints. “We have one flagship — our store on Madison Avenue between 92nd and 93rd Streets. It feels like home. It’s one of our original stores,” […]
Looking back, 2019 might go down in the history books as the year of the “agitated citizen.” From the yellow-vested protesters in France to the near-daily demonstrations that occurred in Hong Kong, the year was marked by a flurry of protests, demonstrations and social justice activations. And while the causes ranged from fighting against climate […]
Former chief revenue officer and chief financial officer of Affirm, Rob Pfeifer, has joined Extend, the extended warranty start-up that works with digital retailers, as chief revenue officer. The API-first solution company confirmed the appointment and said Pfeifer will “be adapting the playbook he used to grow Affirm into the giant it is today to […]
The latest influencer brand doesn’t include a single eye shadow palette — rather, it’s a clean hair-care line targeted at Millennial moms. Mindy McKnight, founder of the YouTube channel CuteGirlsHairstyles and mother to twin-fluencers Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight, has partnered with Maesa to develop Hairitage by Mindy. Billed as cruelty-free and vegan, the line is […]
Despite the rapid growth of e-commerce ($740 billion projected in 2023 in the U.S. alone), traditional retail continues to dominate. According to the Small Business Administration, the retail trade industry in the U.S. includes more than 2.6 million small businesses. So, if you’re thinking about starting a retail business, you will have many competitors. Here […]
MODERN FAMILY: The Duchess of Cambridge and her daughter Princess Charlotte, with a pink flamingo friend in tow, greeted the public outside the St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England on Christmas morning. They were headed to church with Queen Elizabeth and other members of the royal family, including Prince William, little Prince […]