The success of Chinese livestream shopping has been well documented since it exploded early in the pandemic, and what looked like a stop-gap solution has developed into an established retail channel. Livestreaming was a straightforward evolution in the well-developed Chinese […]
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OK, consider this situation: You’re going to the supermarket to pick up a few things but there are problems. You can’t find your car keys and when you do, the car is blocked in by a large truck on the
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In 2018 after three years of a steady decline in Victoria’s Secret’s share of market (from 32 percent in 2015 to 21 percent in 2020, according to Euromonitor International), a great awakening occurred among the brand’s leadership. Modern young women
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As much as I love my “beat” – and I seriously, unequivocally love my beat – it’s pretty challenging to write about the beauty category and the environment without getting at least a little cynical. It’s also not always easy
Big Beauty Walks the Enviro-Talk. What About You? Read More »
America has had several great migrations of historical proportions: the manifest-destiny westward-ho movement to the Pacific in the 19th century; the trek north for Blacks from the south to big cities for factory jobs and a better life; the post-World
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As the world begins to open up from the pandemic shutdowns, malls across the country are feeling the love. In March, mall visits jumped 44 percent ahead of February, according to Placer.ai, based upon visit data tracked across 50+ malls
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“Who’s the fairest of us all” was made famous by the evil queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, as she stood in front of her magic mirror. I certainly don’t view Lululemon as the evil queen. Quite the
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Blockchain has taken the financial world by storm over the past decade. The growing popularity of bitcoin and the proliferation of other cryptocurrencies has been the most visible piece of this transformation. Blockchain technology has many potential uses beyond cryptocurrency,
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On June 22, New York City Democrats and Republicans will head to the polls in the primary election to select their candidates for Mayor. The current mix of candidates – eight Democrats and two Republicans – represents a diverse mix
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J.Crew was one of the most beloved brands of the early aughts. But the preppy retailer fell hard and fast, filing for bankruptcy during the height of the coronavirus crisis last year. Many have been pontificating that the money moves
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