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A Reality Check for Temu

Growth is slowing, competition is getting intense and regulators have the fast-fashion retailer in their sights. But despite investor panic over its prospects, Temu remains an e-commerce powerhouse — one that Western competitors must continue to watch.

A Reality Check for Temu

Growth is slowing, competition is getting intense and regulators have the fast-fashion retailer in their sights. But despite investor panic over its prospects, Temu remains an e-commerce powerhouse — one that Western competitors must continue to watch.


Can ‘Emily in Paris’ Catapult Vestiaire Collective Into the American Mainstream?

In the new season of the hit Netflix show, the resale platform makes a cameo, hoping that the appearance will boost its US business, which now accounts for 20 percent of its sales.

Can ‘Emily in Paris’ Catapult Vestiaire Collective Into the American Mainstream?

In the new season of the hit Netflix show, the resale platform makes a cameo, hoping that the appearance will boost its US business, which now accounts for 20 percent of its sales.


Revolve Makes a Case for Free Returns

The e-commerce retailer recorded the first drop in its return rate in more than three years, and unlike many of its peers, has held fast to its policy of free shipping for online returns.

Revolve Makes a Case for Free Returns

The e-commerce retailer recorded the first drop in its return rate in more than three years, and unlike many of its peers, has held fast to its policy of free shipping for online returns.


Why Revolve Is Embracing Brick-and-Mortar

Facing declining sales and tumbling shares, Revolve Group Inc. is opening its first permanent store in Aspen after a successful pop-up, signalling a shift from its influencer-driven online model to meet growing consumer demand for in-person shopping.

Why Revolve Is Embracing Brick-and-Mortar

Facing declining sales and tumbling shares, Revolve Group Inc. is opening its first permanent store in Aspen after a successful pop-up, signalling a shift from its influencer-driven online model to meet growing consumer demand for in-person shopping.


Inside LuisaViaRoma’s Flashy New York Bet

The legacy Florentine retailer is betting its new sprawling outpost in New York’s trendy NoHo neighbourhood can become an indelible retail destination for the city’s discerning fashion crowd.

Inside LuisaViaRoma’s Flashy New York Bet

The legacy Florentine retailer is betting its new sprawling outpost in New York’s trendy NoHo neighbourhood can become an indelible retail destination for the city’s discerning fashion crowd.


Op-Ed | Let Temu Keep the Cheap Stuff. Amazon Should Go Luxe.

Amazon will struggle to beat Temu and Shein at their own game, and in the process, it risks devaluing what has become its core proposition: convenience.

Op-Ed | Let Temu Keep the Cheap Stuff. Amazon Should Go Luxe.

Amazon will struggle to beat Temu and Shein at their own game, and in the process, it risks devaluing what has become its core proposition: convenience.


Can Saks, Neiman Marcus and Amazon Save the American Department Store?

A $2.65 billion merger of two of America’s largest department stores, with involvement from Amazon and Salesforce, is a bet that scale and technology can breathe new life into an ailing business model.

Can Saks, Neiman Marcus and Amazon Save the American Department Store?

A $2.65 billion merger of two of America’s largest department stores, with involvement from Amazon and Salesforce, is a bet that scale and technology can breathe new life into an ailing business model.


After China, Zara Expands Live Shopping Experiment to Europe and US

The fast-fashion brand is investing in new ways to engage shoppers as analysts expect sales growth to slow after a post-pandemic surge.

After China, Zara Expands Live Shopping Experiment to Europe and US

The fast-fashion brand is investing in new ways to engage shoppers as analysts expect sales growth to slow after a post-pandemic surge.


Luxury E-Commerce: Who’s Surviving and Why

Experts say Mytheresa, Ssense and Moda Operandi have kept afloat in a challenged space by honing in on a particular consumer, curating their assortments and executing on retail basics. Still, the road ahead is tough, and the bigger they get, the harder it will be to sustain these strategies.

Luxury E-Commerce: Who’s Surviving and Why

Experts say Mytheresa, Ssense and Moda Operandi have kept afloat in a challenged space by honing in on a particular consumer, curating their assortments and executing on retail basics. Still, the road ahead is tough, and the bigger they get, the harder it will be to sustain these strategies.


Counterfeit Goes Cool: Brands Urged to Embrace #Dupe

Gen-Z consumers are flaunting their knockoffs and imitations online. Social media experts say brands should play along.

Counterfeit Goes Cool: Brands Urged to Embrace #Dupe

Gen-Z consumers are flaunting their knockoffs and imitations online. Social media experts say brands should play along.


At Front Row, Accelerating New Routes to the Consumer

Formed of five different agencies with complementing areas of expertise, Front Row partners with beauty, health, wellness, and consumer brands to accelerate their e-commerce growth. Here, its chief brand officer, Christopher Skinner, shares the challenges and opportunities in reaching new consumers.

At Front Row, Accelerating New Routes to the Consumer

Formed of five different agencies with complementing areas of expertise, Front Row partners with beauty, health, wellness, and consumer brands to accelerate their e-commerce growth. Here, its chief brand officer, Christopher Skinner, shares the challenges and opportunities in reaching new consumers.


Brands Owed Millions After Matchesfashion Collapse

Designer brands including Gucci and Anya Hindmarch have been left millions of pounds out of pocket and some customers will not get refunds after the online fashion site collapsed owing more than £210m last month.

Brands Owed Millions After Matchesfashion Collapse

Designer brands including Gucci and Anya Hindmarch have been left millions of pounds out of pocket and some customers will not get refunds after the online fashion site collapsed owing more than £210m last month.