The race to waterproof your outdoor gear — without toxic chemicals
As bans on “forever chemicals” loom, many retailers and manufacturers are just beginning to tackle the challenge of ending the use of PFAS to make...
The fates of Target and Walmart diverge as consumers seek bargains
Consumers are trading down to lower-cost brands and pulling back on discretionary items as inflation and recession fears stalk family budgets.
Retailers push big holiday discounts to ease inventory avalanche
The overhang from pandemic buying is leading to canceled orders, a sharp slowdown in global trade growth and stagnating factory activity.
Shein’s U.S. expansion adds pressure for its fast-fashion competitors
Shein has emerged as a formidable challenger to U.S. chains such as Forever 21. It also competes with international fast-fashion players with a presence in...
Retailers still have a lot of extra stuff that shoppers don’t want
The inventory glut that dragged down U.S. retailers over the past two quarters may only be getting worse. For shoppers, that means better deals. Inventory...
Remote work fueled U.S. productivity growth during pandemic, study says
Economic productivity in work-from-home services businesses in the United States grew during the pandemic according to a new study.
Child care aid would supercharge moms’ employment, study says
For households making up to 250% of the U.S. median income, a program covering child care costs exceeding 7% of that family's income would boost...