As it turns out, the consumer aesthetic around fast fashion does not extend to furniture. Consumers are not looking for temporary furniture, according to IKEA, but good stuff that is built to last. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
We’ve all heard the myths and rumors that a Twinkie pretty much has no expiration date and can sit on a store shelf practically forever, but its parent company, Hostess, announced on Tuesday (July 5) plans for its first public offering of shares for a...
When a massive sports superstar like Kevin Durant or LeBron James elects to depart one team for another in the greener pastures of free agency, such a move can send shockwaves not just through those teams or that sport but also through a string of...
While best known for making high-end home appliances — particularly its rather sci-fi vacuum cleaners — Dyson is making a move on being better known as a retail presence in its own right. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Coming under growing fire from many Western brands over the number of counterfeit goods sold on its site in recent months, Alibaba announced another new initiative last week aimed at helping it better combat the number of counterfeit goods found on its site. Get the...
Spring and summer have not been terrifically encouraging times for department stores of nearly all stripes, or retailers in general. With the exceptions of a few standout bright spots — Walmart, TJX and H&M spring to mind — as the results rolled in from the...
As Americans were prepping to sail off into the holiday weekend, Nike announced that founder Phi Knight will be officially retiring from the atheletic giant’s board and will be taking on the role of “chairman emertius.” Current president and CEO Mike Parket will ascend to...
Tesla Motors has missed its delivery target for the second consecutive quarter and may well fall short of its annual target, leading some to speculate if the innovative electric car maker has found any sort of solution for its production issues as it looks to...
As most retailers know, few things can threaten a business’ or a product’s integrity like counterfeiting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...
