Browsing: retail
A new flex for the ultra-wealthy: Collectibles from a $14.5 million guitar to an $812,500 wine
John Kapon knew that the bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti up for sale at his New-York based wine…
From wool sneakers to GPUs: Allbirds’ desperate AI pivot and 600% stock surge, explained
Many companies, from Walmart to United Airlines, have been heavily touting their use of artificial intelligence to get some more…
American companies are so cash-starved they are using tariff refund claims as collateral for loans
When the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs two months ago, many companies rejoiced at the prospect of returning…
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Container Store acquisition echoes past retail mergers that failed to deliver
When Bed Bath & Beyond announced last week it was buying the Container Store for a pittance, CEO Marcus Lemonis…
Nordstrom’s $6.25 billion deal to go private is paying off—and don’t expect an IPO anytime soon
When Nordstrom went private last year, the move was seen by industry analysts as a way to let the founding…
Macy’s just launched an AI-powered shopping assistant. Customers who use it spend nearly 400% more
If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror and wondered what your outfit’s missing, Macy’s may have the answer.…
Amazon puts humans back in the loop as its retail website crashes from ‘inaccurate advice’ that an AI agent took from an old wiki
Amazon repurposed its regular weekly retail technology meeting Tuesday to figure out why its retail website keeps breaking. The answer,…
“Guangdong’s complete industrial ecosystem and first-class business environment have made Shein’s fast growth possible,” founder Chris Xu told the crowd…
The big-box retailer that sells you milk and underwear is in search of a bullseye. Target plans to refocus on…
Gen Z’s enthusiasm for all things touchable is resurrecting the analog economy—and costing parents
Generation Z has unexpectedly become the primary driver behind the rapidly growing analog music and print book economies in the…












