Chico's should've taken that buyout offer (that's what the data says at least) Chico's had a buyout offer once upon a time, and now, things are not looking so hot. Stores are closing, hiring is down, discounts are up, and our eyebrows are raised. Jared Russo 8.27.19 3:45 PM Innovation
Tapestry alternative data isn't painting a pretty picture Tapestry brands are cutting deals and getting less social engagement - can an American version of LVMH ever be built? Jon Marino 8.13.19 10:00 AM Innovation
Discount data shows how H&M saved itself from potential bankruptcy At this point last year, analysts were concerned with H&M's inventory overhead. Data shows how aggressive discounting turned things around. Joshua Fruhlinger 6.27.19 5:42 PM Markets
El Salvador's small merchants see lure of Bitcoin riches snatched away as crypto prices crash Business owners began accepting Bitcoin after the country made it legal tender last year. But things haven’t gone smoothly. Jonathan Laguán 3.7.22 10:31 PM Crypto
Is Pier 1 done? Discounts skyrocket as company executes reverse stock split A 1-for-20 reverse stock split, several rounds of store closures, and a curious change in discounting all point to Pier 1 Imports possibly throwing in the towel James Mattone 6.26.19 9:25 PM Markets
Lululemon shares are at an all-time high - new data indicates it could soar further Lululemon shares have been on a tear - and its growth ambitions could be supported by new data. Jon Marino 6.11.19 12:24 PM Markets
Discount and location data says Chico's should have taken the buyout offer When Chico's rejected a private equity firm's buyout offer, it was in the middle of a turnaround and had just parted ways with its CEO. This week it has earnings - and here is what the data tells us. Jon Marino 6.10.19 11:59 AM Markets
Made for Netflix scammers: 5 millennial fraudsters you wouldn’t believe if we made them up The true crime genre may most often focus on grisly murders, but the antics of these characters show why white collar crime can captivate us too. Abigail Rubenstein 3.7.22 5:45 PM Outcasts