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Kentucky Woman Sent Box Of Human Arms, Fingers Instead Of Medications

A Kentucky woman was expecting a delivery of medications and medical supplies. But when she opened the box, she found four human fingers and two human arms.

ByBruce Y. Lee,

Senior Contributor

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Target Is Acting Like A Company Preparing For Acquisition

Two retailers. Same-day layoffs. One very strange CEO succession plan. Are we watching Target prepare for an Amazon buyout?

ByChris Walton,

Senior Contributor

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Ulta Beauty’s UB Marketplace And What It Means For Consumers And Brands

Ulta Beauty on Oct. 14 launched UB Marketplace expanding consumers’ shopping journeys with new products from independent brands. Here's what it means for consumers and brands.

BySharon Edelson,

Senior Contributor

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Maison Monravel Debuts With Scented Candles Targeting Wellness

New French family run fragrance house Maison Monravel has debuted with a collection of scented candles targeting wellness and based around the healing power of plants

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Female U.S. Professionals Boost ME+EM As Luxury Brand Keeps It Simple

A British modern luxury brand has turned its focus to U.S. growth and founder Clare Hornby believes time-poor, fashion conscious American women offer a major opportunity.

ByMark Faithfull,

Contributor

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Lulu Frost & Co. Opens First Store On Long Island

The jeweler Lisa Salzer, who is known for her vintage jewelry-inspired and charm-based baubles, has opened a boutique in Huntington as part of the brand's expansion.

ByRoxanne Robinson,

Contributor

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Why Consumers Should Shop Early This Holiday Season

From higher prices to shorter shopping windows, here’s why starting your holiday shopping early can save money and stress this year.

ByJoan Verdon,

Senior Contributor

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Puma Prowls As Job Cuts And Upstart Rivals Crowd The Playing Field

The world's third biggest sportswear brand is cutting jobs and accelerating its revitalization program as it leans on core areas like soccer to kick start Puma's revival.

ByMark Faithfull,

Contributor

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Avolta Overcomes Flat North America Sales As Global Growth Tops 5%

Nine-month revenue growth was strong for Avolta at 5.4%, although the third quarter saw a slight dip to 4.8%. A final quarter boost is expected to even things out.

ByKevin Rozario,

Contributor

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Canadian Brand Moose Knuckles Expands Its Global Retail Presence

Earlier this month, Moose Knuckles opened its latest U.S. pop-up store at King of Prussia Mall, joining the brand’s three existing full-price locations in the U.S.

ByBrin Snelling,

Contributor

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Chanel Picks South Korea For Largest Holiday Pop-Up At An Asia-Pacific Airport

The podium’s theme is a ‘starlit holiday’ and the night sky in what is an especially crucial season for Chanel N°5 fragrance sales.

ByKevin Rozario,

Contributor

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Gen Next? Marketers Look Beyond X, Y, Z And Even Alpha

Gen Z transformed digital life. Gen Alpha, born fully into it, will decide what the next era of influence and consumption looks like.

ByGreg Petro,

Contributor

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Abercrombie & Fitch Goes Western With Kemo Sabe Brand Collaboration

The iconic American retailer launches its first brand partnership in recent years with the lively Aspen-based specialty retailer.

ByRoxanne Robinson,

Contributor

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NEXT Profits Climb As Consumers Choose Certainty Over Chaos

NEXT’s profits rise 10.5% as consumers favour reliability over risk, with strong brand integration, digital agility, and steady demand despite subdued spending.

ByKate Hardcastle,

Contributor

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Meet The New Fashion App Powered By AI And Your Favorite Celebrities

OneOff, the new AI-powered fashion app, uses AI and celebrity style to make fashion discovery social, personalized, and effortless for the next generation of shoppers.

ByClara Ludmir,

Contributor

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Amazon And Target Job Cuts Reveal How AI Is Reshaping The Retail Workforce

Retail job losses are surging, with Amazon and Target cutting nearly 32,000 corporate jobs combined, signaling a major industry restructuring.

ByPamela N. Danziger,

Senior Contributor

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CVS Reports Big Loss On Devalued Oak Street Clinics But Aetna Costs Are Stable

CVS Health reported a $4 billion loss from the reduced value of its Oak Street Health business but has a handle on costs that have hit its Aetna health insurance business

ByBruce Japsen,

Senior Contributor