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Amazon Says ‘Prime Day’ Sales Up 30 Percent for Merchants
Amazon.com said Prime Day sales from third-party merchants surged 30 percent compared with a year earlier, fuelled largely by international demand.
The Store of the Future
Physical retailers must stage experiences, embrace omnichannel and harness data to meet the needs and desires of today’s constantly connected, time-poor luxury consumers.
Japanese Retailers Hurt by Discount-Seeking Shoppers
Japan’s discount-seeking shoppers drove some retailers into the red last quarter as an uncertain economic outlook persuaded consumers to tighten their purse strings.
'Make America Great Again' Hats Fall Short of 'Made in USA' Claim
At least one of the hats in a small test sample did not contain the specific type of American-made fabric the hats' manufacturer insists his factory always uses.
Condé Nast to Launch Vogue Arabia
BoF can reveal that Condé Nast will launch a Vogue Arabia edition online in the autumn, followed by a print magazine next spring, appointing Saudi Princess Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz as its editor-in-chief.
Dick's Sporting Goods Set To Win Auction for Bankrupt Sports Authority
Dick's Sporting Goods is set to win the auction for the intellectual property of bankrupt competitor Sports Authority with a bid of $15 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
Coach Turns to Mickey Mouse for Help Reviving Handbag Sales
Coach Inc. chief executive officer Victor Luis has a strategy to make the brand more edgy and cool: a cheeky Mickey Mouse sticking out his tongue.
Can New Technologies Thwart Counterfeiters?
New technologies have made it easier for counterfeiters to produce, advertise and distribute fake goods, but they also provide crucial tools for the industry to fight back.
Brexit Vote Sends Tourists Flocking to London to Purchase Luxury Goods
By voting to leave the European Union, Britons have delivered a potential windfall to tourists eager to snatch up Burberry trenchcoats, Harrods Stilton and Liberty scarves on the cheap.
Adidas Extends China Sports Push in Agreement With Billionaire
Adidas signed an agreement with billionaire Wang Jianlin’s Dalian Wanda Group to help develop soccer and basketball in China, as the German company seeks to capitalise on increasing interest in sports and fitness in the world’s most populous nation.