Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
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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.
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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
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted By US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.