Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
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China
Alibaba Prepares a Grand Retail Experiment for Singles' Day
The e-commerce titan has enlisted 10 percent of China’s convenience stores, about 600,000 outlets, to hawk goods and get billions of parcels shipped to customers nationwide.
Alibaba Prepares a Grand Retail Experiment for Singles' Day
The e-commerce titan has enlisted 10 percent of China’s convenience stores, about 600,000 outlets, to hawk goods and get billions of parcels shipped to customers nationwide.
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.
News & Analysis
How Fashion Fell in Love with Black Friday
"As demand has surged year-on-year, it’s become a date that labels just can’t ignore."
How Fashion Fell in Love with Black Friday
"As demand has surged year-on-year, it’s become a date that labels just can’t ignore."
News & Analysis
Target CEO Says Online Sales Are Actually Helping Stores on Black Friday
"It looks like retailers have finally figured out that online sales don’t necessarily eat into their store sales."
Target CEO Says Online Sales Are Actually Helping Stores on Black Friday
"It looks like retailers have finally figured out that online sales don’t necessarily eat into their store sales."
News & Analysis
Thanksgiving Sales Surge Online as Shoppers Stay Home For Holiday
"Online spending by US bargain hunters climbed to above $1 billion by Thanksgiving evening, surging almost 14 percent from a year ago and reflecting
Thanksgiving Sales Surge Online as Shoppers Stay Home For Holiday
"Online spending by US bargain hunters climbed to above $1 billion by Thanksgiving evening, surging almost 14 percent from a year ago and reflecting
News & Analysis
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."
News & Analysis
Why the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Is a 'Dream' for Brands
"Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, but it will seem more like Christmas morning to the dozens of brands who will get to reach one of TV's most receptive
Why the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Is a 'Dream' for Brands
"Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, but it will seem more like Christmas morning to the dozens of brands who will get to reach one of TV's most receptive
Retail
Department Stores Change Tactics as They Lose Ground to Screens
Retailers such as Macy’s Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. are preparing for the holidays by offering more exclusive products, store-in-store showrooms and in some cases cash rewards.
Department Stores Change Tactics as They Lose Ground to Screens
Retailers such as Macy’s Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. are preparing for the holidays by offering more exclusive products, store-in-store showrooms and in some cases cash rewards.
Retail
Research Groups Predict Robust Online Holiday Shopping
ComScore predicts online spending on Cyber Monday will jump to $3.5 billion from $3.12 billion last year.
Research Groups Predict Robust Online Holiday Shopping
ComScore predicts online spending on Cyber Monday will jump to $3.5 billion from $3.12 billion last year.
News & Analysis
Macy's and Kohl's Have Good News on Wage Growth
Both Macy’s Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. reported earnings this week and faced questions about employee wage pressures as staffing levels increase for the holiday months.
Macy's and Kohl's Have Good News on Wage Growth
Both Macy’s Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. reported earnings this week and faced questions about employee wage pressures as staffing levels increase for the holiday months.
News & Analysis
Target Plays Up Value for the Holiday Season
Target wants to lure shoppers during the final critical months of the year.
Target Plays Up Value for the Holiday Season
Target wants to lure shoppers during the final critical months of the year.
News & Analysis
Nordstrom to Hire Fewer Temporary Employees For Holiday Season
The company said about 9,500 temporary employees will be hired in sales and stock positions at its stores in the United States and Canada and Nordstrom Rack stores in the United States.
Nordstrom to Hire Fewer Temporary Employees For Holiday Season
The company said about 9,500 temporary employees will be hired in sales and stock positions at its stores in the United States and Canada and Nordstrom Rack stores in the United States.
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
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.
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.