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Health Insurers To Cover COVID And Flu Shots Despite RFK Jr. Moves
ByBruce Japsen,
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Global Labubu Craze Makes Pop Mart’s Young Founder Richer Than Jack Ma
ByYue Wang,
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Wang Ning, founder of toy maker Pop Mart International Group, has become richer than Alibaba cofounder Jack Ma thanks to the global mania for the company’s Labubu dolls.
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Tariffs Threaten 2025 Holiday Sales With Higher Prices And Job Cuts
Holiday 2025 shopping could cost more as tariffs drive up prices and raise job worries, leaving consumers cautious and retailers bracing for weaker sales.
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Nike’s Jordan Brand Lands Its First U.S. ‘World Of Flight’ Store In Philadelphia
Nike is opening its first U.S. "World of Flight" Jordan Brand store in Philadelphia on October 10, a key move in its sports-focused turnaround strategy.
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Nike Looks To Deepen Cultural Cache With Jordan Brand Philadelphia
Next week Philadelphia will debut the first U.S. Jordan Brand World of Flight store as Nike continues its turnaround, which in its latest results showed promising signs.
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The Anrealage Show At PFW Paired Robotics With Human Heartbeats
At PFW Anrealage showed kinetics powered garments and furry feline-like bags with metronomic tails that wagged when caressed by models—a statement on humanity versus AI.
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Stetson's Brand Tome Depicts How Its Famous Hats Won Popular Culture
Marking its 160th Anniversary, the iconic Western hatmaker debuts its first brand book chronicling its impact on American style.
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Dior Under Jonathan Anderson, Decrypted And Unboxed At PFW
In unifying Dior women's and men's collections into a cohesive whole, Anderson has vastly strengthened brand identity making for increased brand equity.
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Will Resale Shape The Future Of Retail?
Second-hand is quickly moving from niche to mainstream, expanding across categories and shoppers, and slowly reshaping retail in the process.
ByClara Ludmir,
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David Beckham Hits Record Profit With Authentic Brands Partnership
From soccer player to MLS club co-founder, David Beckham has hardly put a foot wrong and his deal with Authentic Brands is paying off as sales hit the back of the net.
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Could The Federal Shutdown Stifle Holiday Spending?
A looming government shutdown adds pressure to holiday retail, with weak consumer confidence and spending declines signaling economic strain.
ByGreg Petro,
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Stanley 1913 Aims For Another Viral Hit In Next ‘Wicked’ Cup Launch At Target
Target is launching a new Stanley 1913 "Wicked" Quencher cup collection, aiming to repeat past sell-out success. It's part of Stanley's evolution into a lifestyle brand.
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Virgil Abloh The Codes; Collaboration, Community And Storytelling
Virgil Abloh Securities, dedicated to perpetuating the late artist’s legacy, has unveiled multidisciplinary exhibition Virgil Abloh: The Codes in Paris.
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How ChatGPT’s ‘Buy It’ Function Reshapes E-Commerce
The race to turn AI from a conversational partner into a purchasing agent will redefine everything from consumer habits to competitive advantage.
ByGerui Wang,
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Halloween Isn’t Child’s Play Anymore: Retail’s Treat Of A Transformation
'Boujeeween' Not long ago, Halloween in Britain was little more than a novelty, dismissed as an American import unlikely to gain more than passing traction. Fast forward to 2025, and it has evolved into a retail engine worth close to £800 million in the UK alone. Across the Atlantic, it remains a juggernaut, projected at more than $12 billion in U.S. spending last year.
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Holiday Shopping Made Easier With PayPal Honey Agentic AI Feature
Agentic commerce is poised to drive consumer shopping and provide consumers with an effortless search and pay experience.
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Jennifer Fisher Opens Second Store In New York City
The jeweler, known affectionately as the 'Queen of Hoops', had landed on upper Madison Avenue for her latest retail venture.
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Retailers Say No, No, No To Holiday Season Hires For Christmas Rush
Holiday season retail hires are set to slump to levels not seen since the global financial crisis as tariffs, the cost of living and a focus on existing staff all bite.
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Babylist Founder On Why Parents Need A Break From ‘Baby Tax’ Tariffs
Popular baby registry site Babylist is advocating for new parents to be spared the impact of tariffs on strollers, car seats, and other baby essentials.
ByJoan Verdon,
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