What We're Reading
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Jul 14, 2026
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The Wall Street Journal
How $9.99 Became the Most Compelling Price in Retail
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The New York Times
Big-Box Retailers Have a New Strategy for Breaking Into Urban Markets
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Footwear News
What Two Sneaker Chain Bankruptcies Say About Athletic Inventories
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Business of Fashion
Estée Lauder Companies Won’t Sell Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart
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Bloomberg
Why Everything Is Tiny: Maxed-Out US Shoppers Embrace ‘Mini Effect’
Jul 13, 2026
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The Wall Street Journal
Shein Targets Over $40 Billion Valuation After China Nod for IPO
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CNBC
Kevin Warsh names members of his Federal Reserve task forces, including Marc Andreessen, Doug McMillon
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Bloomberg Law
Sycamore’s $24 Billion Walgreens Deal Looks to Draw Challenge
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The New York Times
As Consumers Pare Spending, Grocery Stores Race to Cut Prices
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Women’s Wear Daily
Foot Locker Bet on Discount Chain WSS; Its Future Under Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Unclear
Jul 10, 2026
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CNN Business
Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors
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Business of Fashion
Covergirl Stops Chasing Gen Z to Focus on Middle-Aged Women
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Modern Retail
Levi’s has filed 2 lawsuits this year to protect its red tab trademark
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Bloomberg
Gates Heir’s Shopping App Took Credit for Sales It Didn’t Drive
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Reuters
Shein says legal dispute with Lacoste ongoing
Jul 09, 2026
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Curbed
The Former Downtown Brooklyn Macy’s is Going Vegas
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The Wall Street Journal
He Earns $33 an Hour as a Costco Cashier. Now He’s a Millionaire.
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Bloomberg
Hugo Boss Board Rejects Frasers Bid as Not Reflecting Potential
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Retail Brew
Salomon president on retail expansion in the US
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Reuters
Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing cautions on yen and heatwaves, but raises profit forecast
Jul 08, 2026
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The Wall Street Journal
White House Pressures Top U.S. Grocers on Beef Prices
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Bloomberg
Estee Lauder Raises Restructuring Charges to $1.75 Billion in Cost Overhaul
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Sourcing Journal
Industry Groups Team Up to Push Textile and Apparel Trade Incentive Program to Offset Tariff Costs
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Reuters
Coty exits Gucci license early to raise cash for turnaround
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Business of Fashion
The Emerging Niche Fragrance Hotspots
Jul 07, 2026
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The Wall Street Journal
From $200 Loans to $30,000 Birkins, a Pawnshop Chain Serves the K-Shaped Economy
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Bloomberg
Ex-Primark CEO Paul Marchant Is Back in UK Retail Advising Asda
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Vogue
How Running Brands Are Angling for the Luxury Crowd
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Reuters
From shampoo to cookies, consumer products get an AI makeover
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Business of Fashion
How to Sell Americana in 2026
Jul 06, 2026
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Footwear News
Nike Is Being Sued by 7-Eleven Over ‘Malicious’ and ‘Misleading’ Shoes
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CNBC
Levi’s, The North Face and Columbia are turning to women to fuel their next phase of growth
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Payments Dive
Amazon settles FTC card fraud case
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The Guardian
Gymshark founder in talks to buy back part of stake sold to private equity firm
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Retail Brew
Retailers demand sales-tax exemptions for resale clothing
