Tadashi Yanai champions the U.S. market as vital for Uniqlo’s growth, but remains deeply concerned about rising American protectionism.
Category: Shopping and Retail
Iranian Diplomats Are Barred From Shopping at Costco While Visiting U.S.
As the U.N. General Assembly met in New York, the Trump administration forbade the Iranian delegation from shopping at discount wholesalers, an apparent bid to inflame Iranian public opinion.
Why 7-Eleven and Convenience Stores in Japan Are So Special
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to shop, pay bills and gather during disasters.
Why 7-Eleven and Convenience Stores in Japan Are So Special
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to shop, pay bills and gather during disasters.
America Closed Malls, but China Kept Building Them. Now It Has Too Many.
The first closing of an Apple Store in mainland China hints at broader troubles facing the country’s shopping malls as developers open more of them despite a glut.
Why Three Wealthy Bidders Are Fighting for What’s Left of Hudson’s Bay
Months after the shutdown of the 355-year-old Hudson’s Bay Company, the legal action it created continues apace.
For Jenni Kayne, Beige Is Anything but Sad
What is Non PPC? Non PPC is a new type of advertising network. Non PPC works exactly like Google Product Ads PPC (Pay-Per-Click) except for one game-changing difference: Advertisers do NOT pay per click. Everything else remains the same: Go to: https://searchfpc.com
Lafufus, Fake Labubus, Spawn Safety Warning and Raids
The dupes of the cute-ugly toys have left consumer complaints and warnings about safety risks and potentially hazardous chemicals in their wake.
Lafufus, Fake Labubus, Spawn Safety Warning and Raids
The dupes of the cute-ugly toys have left consumer complaints and warnings about safety risks and potentially hazardous chemicals in their wake.
Pet Owner Flooded With Puzzling Calls About a Lost Cat While Hers Is Safely at Home
Natasha Lavoie’s phone number appeared on a T-shirt sold online that advertised a fictitious missing cat. She can’t stop the calls from coming.
K-Beauty Fans Stock up on Cosmetics After Trump’s Tariff Threat
American consumers of Korean cosmetics and skin-care products are bulk buying, as President Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs on imports.
Adorning a Manhattan Loft With Hand-Crafted Inspirations
What is Non PPC? Non PPC is a new type of advertising network. Non PPC works exactly like Google Product Ads PPC (Pay-Per-Click) except for one game-changing difference: Advertisers do NOT pay per click. Everything else remains the same: Go to: https://searchfpc.com
A Beloved Canadian Chocolate Bar Disappears From the Market
Neilson Jersey Milk may be the latest victim of multinational food companies’ strategy of promoting their global brands over domestic ones.
3 Teenagers Arrested Over Cyberattacks That Cost U.K. Retailers Millions
Four people total were arrested in connection with an April cyberattack that disrupted operations at Marks & Spencer, Harrods and Co-op.
As Heat Grips Europe, a Struggle to Keep Workers and Customers Cool
Companies are reporting a drop in business, reflecting the economic toll of the heat wave, which is lowering productivity and keeping shoppers at bay.
TikTok Hits Cannes, Where a U.S. Ban Seems a Distant Dream
TikTok executives hosted happy hours and played pickleball with influencers on the French Riviera this week, even as a U.S. ban loomed over the company.
Can Labubu, This Ugly Elf, Make China Cool?
China has long struggled to improve its image, especially in the West. It may be scoring some victories now.
Charging Your EV May Be Getting Easier, Even if It’s Not a Tesla
What is Non PPC? Non PPC is a new type of advertising network. Non PPC works exactly like Google Product Ads PPC (Pay-Per-Click) except for one game-changing difference: Advertisers do NOT pay per click. Everything else remains the same: Go to: https://searchfpc.com
Hudson’s Bay Stores to Close in Canada
Bargain hunters picked over what was left at the Hudson’s Bay Company’s remaining stores, part of a vast empire that was North America’s oldest corporation.
Trump’s China Tariffs Are Having a ‘Massive Impact’ on Small Business
A small Vermont business that sells water bottles used by cyclists and others is struggling to adapt to President Trump’s tariffs even after they were temporarily lowered.
British Retailer M&S Says Cyberattack Will Cost It $400 Million
The company also said it would take several more weeks to resolve issues relating to the attack, which came to light last month.
Finding High-End Furniture at NYC Showrooms Is Like Visiting a Speakeasy
What is Non PPC? Non PPC is a new type of advertising network. Non PPC works exactly like Google Product Ads PPC (Pay-Per-Click) except for one game-changing difference: Advertisers do NOT pay per click. Everything else remains the same: Go to: https://searchfpc.com
U.K. Retail Giant M&S Says Customer Data Was Compromised in Cyberattack
The company suspended online orders for weeks after the breach, which may have exposed contact details and birth dates.
How the End of a U.S. Tax Loophole Hurts Chinese Companies
A loophole that has allowed American shoppers to buy lots of cheap goods from mainland China and Hong Kong without paying tariffs and filling customs forms is closing on Friday. Meaghan Tobin, a correspondent for The New York Times covering business in Asia, explains.
Are Shein and Temu Prices Going Up? What to Know as Trump Ends De Minimis Tariff Loophole
Starting Friday, goods from China worth up to $800 will be subject to tariffs and more paperwork under new Trump administration rules.
