L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
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News & Analysis
Online Retailers Navigate the Cyber Monday Conundrum
Brands don’t want you to wait until after Thanksgiving to start buying. They want you to spend now. In fact, they may be counting on it.
Online Retailers Navigate the Cyber Monday Conundrum
Brands don’t want you to wait until after Thanksgiving to start buying. They want you to spend now. In fact, they may be counting on it.
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Retailers’ Holiday Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be “Discount Everything”
"Retailers should know that there are alternatives to engaging in price-to-price combat."
Retailers’ Holiday Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be “Discount Everything”
"Retailers should know that there are alternatives to engaging in price-to-price combat."
Retail
Thanksgiving, Black Friday Sales Up 9 Percent
E-commerce sales rose 10.8 percent for the two-day period, while sales at physical stores grew 8.6 percent.
Thanksgiving, Black Friday Sales Up 9 Percent
E-commerce sales rose 10.8 percent for the two-day period, while sales at physical stores grew 8.6 percent.
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This Black Friday, Americans Broke Retail Records — Without Leaving Their Sofas
"This year, Black Friday 'became the first day in retail history to drive over one billion dollars in mobile revenue at $1.2 billion.'”
This Black Friday, Americans Broke Retail Records — Without Leaving Their Sofas
"This year, Black Friday 'became the first day in retail history to drive over one billion dollars in mobile revenue at $1.2 billion.'”
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Black Friday Still on Rise in Brazil, No Thanksgiving Required
Retailers in the South American nation adopted the concept a few years ago of a day filled with attention-getting discounts to start off the holiday season.
Black Friday Still on Rise in Brazil, No Thanksgiving Required
Retailers in the South American nation adopted the concept a few years ago of a day filled with attention-getting discounts to start off the holiday season.
Retail
Black Friday’s Slow Death Drags On as Shoppers Migrate Online
E-commerce orders surged on Thanksgiving, the day before Black Friday, eliminating the need for shoppers to wait in long lines and fight for deals at physical shops.
Black Friday’s Slow Death Drags On as Shoppers Migrate Online
E-commerce orders surged on Thanksgiving, the day before Black Friday, eliminating the need for shoppers to wait in long lines and fight for deals at physical shops.
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Macy’s Website Suffers Disruptions During Critical Shopping Day
The Macy’s Inc. website suffered service disruptions on Black Friday, dealing a setback to a company trying to persuade shoppers — and investors — that it can handle e-commerce.
Macy’s Website Suffers Disruptions During Critical Shopping Day
The Macy’s Inc. website suffered service disruptions on Black Friday, dealing a setback to a company trying to persuade shoppers — and investors — that it can handle e-commerce.
Retail
Holiday Price War Intensifies as Wal-Mart, Target Pursue Amazon
As Black Friday ushers in the year-end shopping rush, chains are touting larger price cuts than in 2015 — a gamble that maintaining market share is worth squeezing margins.
Holiday Price War Intensifies as Wal-Mart, Target Pursue Amazon
As Black Friday ushers in the year-end shopping rush, chains are touting larger price cuts than in 2015 — a gamble that maintaining market share is worth squeezing margins.
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Black Friday Isn’t the Shopping Bonanza It Used To Be
"Though Black Friday is still vital to retailers for marketing purposes, it’s role in actual holiday sales is shrinking."
Black Friday Isn’t the Shopping Bonanza It Used To Be
"Though Black Friday is still vital to retailers for marketing purposes, it’s role in actual holiday sales is shrinking."
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Britons Turn Backs on Black Friday as Hush Falls on Shops
Major retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s Asda and Next Plc are steering clear of the event completely.
Britons Turn Backs on Black Friday as Hush Falls on Shops
Major retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s Asda and Next Plc are steering clear of the event completely.
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Amazon Delivery Pilots Ordered to End Strike for Retail Peak
The pilots are returning to work in time for the online shopping peak between Thanksgiving and the following Monday.
Amazon Delivery Pilots Ordered to End Strike for Retail Peak
The pilots are returning to work in time for the online shopping peak between Thanksgiving and the following Monday.
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Wal-Mart Kicks off Cyber Monday on Friday
The firm's preliminary holiday shopping forecast is for online sales to rise as much as 19 percent to $81 billion.
Wal-Mart Kicks off Cyber Monday on Friday
The firm's preliminary holiday shopping forecast is for online sales to rise as much as 19 percent to $81 billion.
The News in Brief
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.
Watch Exports Bounced Back in February Before War in Middle East
Swiss watch exports saw a 9.2 percent rise in February, driven by a strong rebound in the US market.