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Chinese Owner Plans to Sell House of Fraser Stake

Nanjing Xinjiekou plans to sell its majority stake in the troubled British department-store chain, adding to the upheaval on the UK's shopping streets.

Retail

Chinese Owner Plans to Sell House of Fraser Stake

Nanjing Xinjiekou plans to sell its majority stake in the troubled British department-store chain, adding to the upheaval on the UK's shopping streets.


News & Analysis

Asia's E-Commerce Boom Is Making It Harder to Track Inflation

An explosion in online shopping in Asia has policy makers scrambling to gauge its effects on their economies.

News & Analysis

Asia's E-Commerce Boom Is Making It Harder to Track Inflation

An explosion in online shopping in Asia has policy makers scrambling to gauge its effects on their economies.


News & Analysis

L.L. Bean Raises Minimum Age for Gun Sales

The outdoor gear maker joins a list of retailers putting restrictions on firearm sales following a mass shooting at a Florida high school last month.

News & Analysis

L.L. Bean Raises Minimum Age for Gun Sales

The outdoor gear maker joins a list of retailers putting restrictions on firearm sales following a mass shooting at a Florida high school last month.


Retail

Society Has Changed. Victoria’s Secret Hasn’t.

The lingerie behemoth is still selling sex like it was 1999 — and new competitors more attuned to today’s cultural reality are taking market share.

Retail

Society Has Changed. Victoria’s Secret Hasn’t.

The lingerie behemoth is still selling sex like it was 1999 — and new competitors more attuned to today’s cultural reality are taking market share.


News & Analysis

Fosun Acquires Majority Stake in Wolford

The Chinese conglomerate will pay 33 million euros for a majority stake in the loss-making luxury textiles maker.

News & Analysis

Fosun Acquires Majority Stake in Wolford

The Chinese conglomerate will pay 33 million euros for a majority stake in the loss-making luxury textiles maker.


Workplace & Talent

Why Burberry Chose Riccardo Tisci

The former Givenchy creative director will succeed Christopher Bailey.

Workplace & Talent

Why Burberry Chose Riccardo Tisci

The former Givenchy creative director will succeed Christopher Bailey.


Retail

Op-Ed | Macy's Should Unleash Its Secret Weapon

Executives do little to tout the Bluemercury cosmetics brand, though it's well-suited for retail's future.

Retail

Op-Ed | Macy's Should Unleash Its Secret Weapon

Executives do little to tout the Bluemercury cosmetics brand, though it's well-suited for retail's future.


News & Analysis

Dick's Sporting Goods Will Stop Selling Assault-Style Rifles

One of the largest outdoor-gear retailers in the US is immediately ending sales of assault-style rifles in stores.

News & Analysis

Dick's Sporting Goods Will Stop Selling Assault-Style Rifles

One of the largest outdoor-gear retailers in the US is immediately ending sales of assault-style rifles in stores.


Retail

Walmart Launches New Private-Label Clothing Brands

The world's largest retailer is unveiling four new lines for women, men and children as it attempts to shed its just-basics image and compete with Target and Amazon.

Retail

Walmart Launches New Private-Label Clothing Brands

The world's largest retailer is unveiling four new lines for women, men and children as it attempts to shed its just-basics image and compete with Target and Amazon.


Retail

Macy's Posts First Sales Gain in Three Years

The department store chain's quarterly sales gain shows it's making progress.

Retail

Macy's Posts First Sales Gain in Three Years

The department store chain's quarterly sales gain shows it's making progress.