Why it’s so hard for retailers to do the right thing
Mar 28, 2024
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Businesses face new ethical questions and must act with more transparency in what corporate integrity expert Alison Taylor calls an increasingly turbulent world.
The story behind our stories on shrink and theft
Feb 29, 2024
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When the National Retail Federation retracted a theft claim following our coverage of its special report on crime, the news went viral. Here's what it took to get the story.
What’s in store for DTC in 2024?
Jan 25, 2024
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2023 was rough for many companies. Ahead, the sector could see more bankruptcies and C-suite shakeups as brands continue to grapple with profitability.
Doug Stephens’ retail predictions for 2024
Dec 28, 2023
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The retail and branding expert discusses the state of the consumer, the habits companies should leave behind in 2023 and what lies ahead in the new year.
What’s the deal with EBITDA?
Nov 30, 2023
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The earnings metric is widely used despite critics. But how does its usage vary across brands, and how much leeway do companies have with it?
How the 2023 holiday season is shaping up
Oct 26, 2023
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With the first sales events of the season already come and gone, the team looks at the clues of how it will go this year.
Marisa Meltzer and the creation of Glossier
Sep 28, 2023
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A journalist’s new book "Glossy" makes waves as it pulls back the curtain on Glossier founder Emily Weiss and the beauty brand that changed the industry.
A look back on the first half of 2023 for DTC brands
Aug 31, 2023
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The team talks about the latest second-quarter results from brands as the holidays quickly approach.
Jason Del Rey and ‘Winner Sells All’
Jul 27, 2023
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One of the most prolific journalists covering the retail industry leverages his deep sourcing and lively writing style for an in-depth book about Amazon versus Walmart.
Target’s silent Pride Month
Jun 29, 2023
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The team talks about the realities of the backlash, including who is fomenting it and how other retailers’ Pride campaigns stack up.
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