Luxury

How Secondhand Apparel Marketplaces Evolved From Brick-And-Mortar Consignment
How Secondhand Apparel Marketplaces Evolved From Brick-And-Mortar Consignment
April 18, 2018  |  Retail

The resale clothing trade is becoming fashionable: One in three women are reporting that they shopped secondhand within the past year, according to research by thredUP....

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How Luxury Timepieces Can Become A Subscription Business
How Luxury Timepieces Can Become A Subscription Business
March 19, 2018  |  Retail

Luxury timepieces — and other collectibles — are often purchased as keepsakes. But what are consumers to do if they want to try them on...

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Farfetch Pairs With Harvey Nichols As It Rolls Toward An IPO
Farfetch Pairs With Harvey Nichols As It Rolls Toward An IPO
March 12, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Farfetch is getting ready for an initial public offering (IPO) — after nearly a decade in existence — with a listing that is widely expected...

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The Sweet Side Of Building A Luxury eCommerce Brand
The Sweet Side Of Building A Luxury eCommerce Brand
February 26, 2018  |  Retail

While most startups are a labor of love, love is rarely the starting point for a business venture. Couples go into business together all the...

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Airbnb Expands Into Luxe Travel Services And Hotels
Airbnb Expands Into Luxe Travel Services And Hotels
February 23, 2018  |  Retail

Facing slowing growth and pressure from regulators, Airbnb is introducing new services targeted toward travelers who choose luxury accommodations and hotels. On Thursday (Feb. 22),...

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How Lobster Wholesalers Keep Cross-Border Cash Flowing
How Lobster Wholesalers Keep Cross-Border Cash Flowing
February 16, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

China is crazy for crustaceans: The country imports more than $100M worth of them from the U.S. each year. But with the growing appetite and...

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For Cross-Border Receivables, Lobster Wholesalers Tighten Claws
For Cross-Border Receivables, Lobster Wholesalers Tighten Claws
February 15, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

A culinary luxury is facing increased demand in new, farther-flung markets, creating the need for efficiency and flexibility in cross-border receivables infrastructure. Meanwhile, from eCommerce...

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While Some Malls Are On The Decline, Other Malls Bring In Billions In Sales
While Some Malls Are On The Decline, Other Malls Bring In Billions In Sales
January 31, 2018  |  Retail

A year after General Growth Properties’ (GGP) Providence Place opened in 1999, the mall boasted 120 tenants, including a slew of upmarket retailers, seven restaurants...

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Luxury Retail Still Taking A Pass On AI
Luxury Retail Still Taking A Pass On AI
January 29, 2018  |  Retail

Earlier this month, Saks Fifth Avenue President Marc Metrick told CNBC that the luxury retailer didn’t need fancy artificial intelligence (AI) to help it succeed...

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