Target Pride Backlash Adds to Sales Woes as Culture Wars Rage in Corporate America
Target CEO Brian Cornell revealed that the backlash to the retailer’s Pride merchandise contributed to the company’s disappointing quarterly results. The…
Author: Alicia Thorpe
China’s Livestreaming Attracts Young Hopefuls as Competition Grows
Amidst record youth unemployment of over 21% in China, many young people are turning to livestreaming sales on platforms like Alibaba’s…
Instacart Forbids Shoppers From Giving Customers Paper Receipts From Their Order. Here’s Why.
Instacart shoppers are not permitted to give paper receipts to customers, as the company provides digital receipts, but some customers have…
Multiple Brides and Grooms Say They Don’t Know How They’ll Get Their Outfits, or if They’ll Get Their Money Back After a Texas-Based Formal Wear Chain Abruptly Closed
Al’s Formal Wear, a Texas-based formal wear chain, and its parent company Dapper & Dashing unexpectedly closed down, leaving several brides…
Home Depot Beats Earnings Estimates, but Sales Slide as Consumers Pull Back on Big-Ticket Buys
Home Depot has beaten earnings expectations for the quarter but faced a 2% year-over-year sales decline as consumers remain cautious about…
The ‘Internet’s Favorite Underwear’ Goes Mainstream: Gen Z Brand Parade Agrees To Be Bought
Privately owned intimates manufacturer Ariela & Associates International is set to acquire Parade, a Gen Z underwear startup known as “the…
Dudes Together: Hey Dude Now In Lockstep With Social Media Sensations Dude Perfect
Hey Dude, owned by Crocs, has formed a long-term partnership with content creators Dude Perfect, a group of college friends known…
Shoppers Embrace ‘Girl Math’ To Justify Luxury Purchases — Here’s How It Works
The trend of “girl math” is emerging as a way for consumers to justify luxury purchases by breaking down the price…
Amazon Pharmacy Automates Discounts To Help Insulin Patients Get Pledged Prices
Amazon Pharmacy has announced that it will automatically apply manufacturer-sponsored coupons to over 15 insulin and diabetes medicines, helping patients access…
Target Set to Post First Quarterly Revenue Drop In Six Years as Consumers Cut Spending
Target is expected to report its first quarterly drop in revenue in about six years due to a shift in consumer…
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