Luxury

Ralph Lauren: Young Luxury Shoppers Tap Social Media for Inspiration
Ralph Lauren: Young Luxury Shoppers Tap Social Media for Inspiration
May 23, 2024  |  Social Commerce

Social commerce is not just for fast-fashion — young consumers wanting to expand their wardrobes are looking to their social feeds to inspire their luxury fashion...

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eBay and Rakuten Bet Resale Shoppers Will Flock to Japanese Fashion
eBay and Rakuten Bet Resale Shoppers Will Flock to Japanese Fashion
May 22, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers look for more affordable ways to get unique and/or high-quality apparel, eBay and Rakuten are testing to see if U.S. consumers will jump at the chance to buy secondhand Japanese fashion....

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Macy’s: Even Luxury Shoppers Are Making ‘Thoughtful’ Choices About Spending
Macy’s: Even Luxury Shoppers Are Making ‘Thoughtful’ Choices About Spending
May 21, 2024  |  Earnings

Economic pressures are driving shoppers to scrutinize their discretionary spending more carefully, according to Macy’s, with even high-income customers showing increased selectivity in their purchases...

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Consumers Across Financial Lifestyles Want Malls That Fit Their Needs
Consumers Across Financial Lifestyles Want Malls That Fit Their Needs
May 21, 2024  |  Retail

While malls may not often be associated with living the high life, luxury and aspirational shoppers want to get all their retail needs met in...

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Ex-Walmart US CEO Bill Simon Says Retailer Won’t Keep Affluent Shoppers
Ex-Walmart US CEO Bill Simon Says Retailer Won’t Keep Affluent Shoppers
May 17, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart shouldn’t count on keeping the affluent customers it has recently gained, the retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon said Thursday (May 16). Speaking on CNBC’s Fast Money,...

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Amazon, Walmart Aim to Retain Lower-Income Shoppers Amid Luxury Push
Amazon, Walmart Aim to Retain Lower-Income Shoppers Amid Luxury Push
May 17, 2024  |  Retail

Amazon and Walmart may be setting their sights on high-income consumers, but as the two retail giants compete for shoppers’ spending, they are working hard...

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Mytheresa: The Aspirational Luxury Shopper Is Coming Back
Mytheresa: The Aspirational Luxury Shopper Is Coming Back
May 16, 2024  |  Earnings

After years of financial challenges (and consequent consumer cutbacks) prompting luxury merchants to focus more on shoppers with plenty of cash to burn, it seems...

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Online Merchants Grapple With Surge in Sophisticated Counterfeit Goods Scheme
Online Merchants Grapple With Surge in Sophisticated Counterfeit Goods Scheme
May 09, 2024  |  Fraud Attack

The internet has been both a blessing and a curse to society and commerce alike.  And with the news Wednesday (May 8) that a criminal network...

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High-Income Consumers’ Rising Secondhand Purchasing Drives Luxury Consignment Growth
High-Income Consumers’ Rising Secondhand Purchasing Drives Luxury Consignment Growth
May 07, 2024  |  Retail

With high-income shoppers disproportionately growing their adoption of secondhand retail channels, The RealReal is seeing its consignment business grow. The luxury resale online marketplace shared in its...

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