Julia Gray Beauty wars: Sephora and Ulta battle for industry dominance in the pandemic era The cosmetics giants are trying to adapt to post-pandemic retail. But which will win the COVID-era beauty war?
Target is cutting discounts and lowering average price point. How will the retailer stack up in the e-commerce wars? Julia Gray 8.5.20 10:00 AM
Rental or resale? The pandemic might kill Rent the Runway, but Depop will thrive Jael Goldfine 7.31.20 1:55 PM
Black Friday recap: Here's which stores drew the biggest COVID crowds Black Friday went a little differently this year, but that didn't stop deal-seeking shoppers. Julia Gray 11.30.20 5:00 PM
Guitar Center died, but the guitar isn't dead— These companies are cashing in on America's new hobby The pandemic guitar boom proved the industry is alive and well. But, given Guitar Center's bankruptcy, where people will buy them in the future? Jael Goldfine 11.19.20 7:00 PM
Political statements can make or break a brand's social media, data shows Some companies have benefited from their political statements, while others have drawn the wrong kind of attention. Andrew Hirschfeld 11.12.20 8:00 PM
A brief history of Stitch Fix: how a personal styling service merged fashion with data Founder and CEO Katrina Lake wanted to love her clothes, so she created an algorithm for her closet. Amy Lamare 11.10.20 5:00 PM
A brief history of Impossible Foods: how 'bleeding' plant-based burgers started a food industry trend Impossible Foods brought meatless meat to the mainstream. Now, the startup is coming for the dairy aisle. Jael Goldfine 11.5.20 4:00 PM
Here's how Allbirds sparked an eco-fashion battle with a pair of wool sneakers Shoppers love Allbirds. But do the fashion industry and the environment feel the same way? Jael Goldfine 10.28.20 5:00 PM