High End news and trends

Walmart.com’s Foray Into High-End Outdoor Gear Stumbles
eCommerce // September 10, 2018

Walmart’s effort to sell pricey camping, hiking, and outdoor gear online hasn’t done well so far, which the Wall Street Journal said could be a sign of more challenges the retailer faces in taking on Amazon.com online. According to a report in the Wall Street...

Luxury Fashionista Ralph Lauren Cuts 25 Percent Of Its Stores
Retail // August 10, 2017

The last year has been a topsy turvy one for luxury fashion brand Ralph Lauren. As PYMNTS previously reported, Ralph Lauren fired its CEO in February, shuttered the doors on its 5th Avenue flagship store this past April and is now looking to give the boot to...

thredUP Takes On Luxury Consignment Giant
Retail // July 26, 2017

Getting a little more bang for your buck has always been a coveted part of the consumer retail experience. Within the last decade, consumers have seemingly been a bit more wary of purchasing luxury items at their full retail price. The 2008 recession essentially raised...

Feather Launches High-End Furniture Rental Service
Retail // June 28, 2017

After college, people often move into their first “adult” apartment. While everyone may not be ready for the high price tags that come with buying furniture, they do want their dwellings to look chic and stylish. That’s where furniture startup company Feather comes in. New...

Quick Reads
RH Sales Slide as High-End Retailer Rejects Promotions

December 09, 2022
In a declining market for home furnishings, RH is targeting upscale buyers.  RH Chairman and CEO Gary Friedman said Thursday (Dec. 8) during a quarterly earnings call that the luxury lifestyle retailer continues to reject the discounting that is common in the industry. He said that while the company receives two promotional emails per day from many other companies […]

Walmart.com’s Foray Into High-End Outdoor Gear Stumbles

September 10, 2018
Walmart’s effort to sell pricey camping, hiking, and outdoor gear online hasn’t done well so far, which the Wall Street Journal said could be a sign of more challenges the...

Luxury Fashionista Ralph Lauren Cuts 25 Percent Of Its Stores

August 10, 2017
The last year has been a topsy turvy one for luxury fashion brand Ralph Lauren. As PYMNTS previously reported, Ralph Lauren fired its CEO in February, shuttered the doors on its 5th...

thredUP Takes On Luxury Consignment Giant

July 26, 2017
Getting a little more bang for your buck has always been a coveted part of the consumer retail experience. Within the last decade, consumers have seemingly been a bit more...