What We're Reading
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Dec 14, 2018
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This Type Of Store May Actually Survive The Amazon Era
HuffPost
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Did a slave make your sneakers? The answer is: probably
Fast Company
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Look to These Five Retailers to Bring Holiday Cheer
The Wall Street Journal
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New Jersey police use Amazon box as bait to catch thieves
Supply Chain Dive
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China just reported 'ugly' economic data because of the trade war and it's roiling financial markets
CNBC
Dec 13, 2018
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WWD Yearbook #5B: Retail and Fashion Bankruptcies in 2018
Women's Wear Daily
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E-Commerce Companies Get Creative in Quest for ‘Last Mile’ Space
The Wall Street Journal
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Mattel’s Revival Plan: Bet on Barbie, the Movie
The New York Times
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UPS CEO: Consumers can get ‘much better service’ if we get mailbox access
CNBC
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How to navigate the 90-day tariff 'cease-fire'
Supply Chain Dive
Dec 12, 2018
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Walmart partners with Rakuten to open its first e-commerce store in Japan
TechCrunch
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Dad’s Solution to Buying Presents—Hire Someone Else to Do It
The Wall Street Journal
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Target, H&M and 41 more launch charter to reduce supply chain emissions
Supply Chain Dive
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Legacy retailers turn to subscription programs to hook loyal customers
Digiday
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Walmart pledges $4M to Colorado retail training programs
HR Dive
Dec 11, 2018
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Glossier Hits $100 Million in Sales and Takes Aim at Big Beauty
Bloomberg
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Retail is getting crushed ahead of the holidays, and charts point to more pain: Analyst
CNBC
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How Melissa & Doug captured the toy market, one wooden block at a time
Vox
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A Turning Point for China's Stance on Counterfeit Luxury Goods
Business of Fashion
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Gillette Venus links with YouTube influencer on razor exclusive to new subscription service
Marketing Dive
Dec 10, 2018
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Walmart CEO worries what consumers will have to pay if trade war escalates
CNBC
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Amazon, Amid Crackdown on Seller Scams, Fires Employees Over Data Leak
The Wall Street Journal
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How Lands' End Emerged From the Shadow of Sears and Prospered Again
Fortune
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TJX Companies Focuses Future Growth On Brick And Mortar
Forbes
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With SF’s retail storefronts empty, mayor pushes for more flexibility
San Francisco Chronicle
Dec 07, 2018
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Amazon and Walmart are set to become a ‘retail duopoly,’ Loup Ventures says
Business Insider
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10 Refreshingly Honest Retail Predictions For 2019
Forbes
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On the edge of town, Walmart floats ‘Town Center’ retail concept
The Seattle Times
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Macy's Ends Tmall Store in Second China Strategy Shift of 2018
Business of Fashion
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How Depop went from niche app to making secondhand clothing cool
Wired
Dec 06, 2018
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Lampert’s Hedge Fund Makes Bid for Sears Stores and Assets
The Wall Street Journal
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Mall owners know they are too reliant on the dying department store chains
CNBC
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Executive of the Year: Doug McMillon, Walmart
Grocery Dive
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Brands May Repel Shoppers With Social Commentary But Take A Bigger Risk Staying Silent, Study Says
Forbes
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Amazon is crowdsourcing Alexa’s answers to tough questions
TechCrunch