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Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.

Unpacking Fashion’s Crime Wave

Amid a wave of high-profile incidents of theft and violence, big retailers are taking increasingly drastic steps, including closing stores and beefing up security.

Unpacking Fashion’s Crime Wave

Amid a wave of high-profile incidents of theft and violence, big retailers are taking increasingly drastic steps, including closing stores and beefing up security.


How Shein Wound Up in the Luxury Fashion Business

The company’s recent introduction of a marketplace model has led to a flood of listings for new, high-end goods by third-party sellers. Some brands aren’t happy, but there may not be much they can do.

How Shein Wound Up in the Luxury Fashion Business

The company’s recent introduction of a marketplace model has led to a flood of listings for new, high-end goods by third-party sellers. Some brands aren’t happy, but there may not be much they can do.


Report Finds Resale Can Reduce Carbon Footprints — Sometimes

A new study from Trove and Worldly found that if luxury and outdoor apparel brands can grow their resale offering to account for a quarter of total revenue, then they can substantially reduce carbon emissions. Fast fashion, not so much.

Report Finds Resale Can Reduce Carbon Footprints — Sometimes

A new study from Trove and Worldly found that if luxury and outdoor apparel brands can grow their resale offering to account for a quarter of total revenue, then they can substantially reduce carbon emissions. Fast fashion, not so much.


US Sues Amazon for Breaking Antitrust Law and Harming Consumers

The US Federal Trade Commission filed a long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, charging the online retailer with harming consumers through higher prices in the latest US government legal action aimed at breaking Big Tech’s dominance of the internet.

US Sues Amazon for Breaking Antitrust Law and Harming Consumers

The US Federal Trade Commission filed a long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, charging the online retailer with harming consumers through higher prices in the latest US government legal action aimed at breaking Big Tech’s dominance of the internet.


Thieves Swarm Luxury Malls, Driving Retail Crime to $100 Billion

Malls across the US have been ‘flash robbed’ by groups of about 20 to 30 suspects stealing retail merchandise.

Thieves Swarm Luxury Malls, Driving Retail Crime to $100 Billion

Malls across the US have been ‘flash robbed’ by groups of about 20 to 30 suspects stealing retail merchandise.


European Retailers Risk Dressing-Down From Investors as Consumers Flinch

European retailers have been unlikely stock market stars this year, but a long spell of high borrowing costs and inflation has started to bite, so wary investors will be looking for reassurances from the likes of H&M and Zara-owner Inditex when they issue business updates this week.

European Retailers Risk Dressing-Down From Investors as Consumers Flinch

European retailers have been unlikely stock market stars this year, but a long spell of high borrowing costs and inflation has started to bite, so wary investors will be looking for reassurances from the likes of H&M and Zara-owner Inditex when they issue business updates this week.


Why Mansur Gavriel Is Sticking With the Bucket Bag

The New York-based brand used to be one of the most coveted names in fashion. Now, it’s hoping to win over a new group of Gen-Z shoppers with the same best-selling handbags that had captured the hearts of Millennials.

Why Mansur Gavriel Is Sticking With the Bucket Bag

The New York-based brand used to be one of the most coveted names in fashion. Now, it’s hoping to win over a new group of Gen-Z shoppers with the same best-selling handbags that had captured the hearts of Millennials.


Fast Fashion’s Bright Present and Cloudy Future

Results from Zara owner Inditex are likely to reflect rising sales, but regulatory challenges loom. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week.

Fast Fashion’s Bright Present and Cloudy Future

Results from Zara owner Inditex are likely to reflect rising sales, but regulatory challenges loom. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week.


US Retail Workers Are Fed Up and Quitting at Record Rates

A 2022 McKinsey study found that the quit rate for retail workers is more than 70 percent higher than in other US industries.

US Retail Workers Are Fed Up and Quitting at Record Rates

A 2022 McKinsey study found that the quit rate for retail workers is more than 70 percent higher than in other US industries.


H&M Taps Heron Preston as Creative Menswear Advisor

The New York-based designer will create his own collection for the retailer, launching in 2024. As part of his long-term role, Preston will also consult on the brand’s overall menswear assortment.

H&M Taps Heron Preston as Creative Menswear Advisor

The New York-based designer will create his own collection for the retailer, launching in 2024. As part of his long-term role, Preston will also consult on the brand’s overall menswear assortment.


Diamond Prices Are in Free Fall in One Key Corner of the Market

One of the world’s most popular types of rough diamonds has plunged into a pricing free fall, as an increasing number of Americans choose engagement rings made from lab-grown stones instead.

Diamond Prices Are in Free Fall in One Key Corner of the Market

One of the world’s most popular types of rough diamonds has plunged into a pricing free fall, as an increasing number of Americans choose engagement rings made from lab-grown stones instead.


Why Student Loans Are Retail’s Latest Headache

Forty-five million American consumers will have to account for a new expense this fall as the three-year pause on student loan interest accruement ends. Retailers resilient to the shock will be those that offer a distinct assortment of products while conveying a sense of value.

Why Student Loans Are Retail’s Latest Headache

Forty-five million American consumers will have to account for a new expense this fall as the three-year pause on student loan interest accruement ends. Retailers resilient to the shock will be those that offer a distinct assortment of products while conveying a sense of value.