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Explainer: How Retailers Can Fight a New Wave of Cyberattacks
A series of breaches at high-profile retailers like Victoria’s Secret and Marks & Spencer is putting cybersecurity back in the foreground. BoF examines what leaves fashion businesses vulnerable and how they can protect themselves.

Explainer: How Retailers Can Fight a New Wave of Cyberattacks
A series of breaches at high-profile retailers like Victoria’s Secret and Marks & Spencer is putting cybersecurity back in the foreground. BoF examines what leaves fashion businesses vulnerable and how they can protect themselves.

The Organised Retail Crime Phenomenon, Explained
Reports of large-scale theft rings are driving US lawmakers to explore tough-on-crime policies. Data on whether there is a crime wave paints a more ambiguous picture. BoF unpacks the murky situation.

The Organised Retail Crime Phenomenon, Explained
Reports of large-scale theft rings are driving US lawmakers to explore tough-on-crime policies. Data on whether there is a crime wave paints a more ambiguous picture. BoF unpacks the murky situation.

Making Sense of This Year’s Black Friday Sales
Consumers began shopping for gifts earlier than usual this year, leading to a lacklustre Thanksgiving weekend — but likely stronger holiday spending overall.

Making Sense of This Year’s Black Friday Sales
Consumers began shopping for gifts earlier than usual this year, leading to a lacklustre Thanksgiving weekend — but likely stronger holiday spending overall.

Worried About Tariffs and a Recession? It's Not Time to Panic. Yet.
Investors are worried about a toxic mix of problems, from upcoming tariffs on Chinese imports to a potential recession. Analysts see these fears as premature — especially if retailers take the right steps to protect themselves.

Worried About Tariffs and a Recession? It's Not Time to Panic. Yet.
Investors are worried about a toxic mix of problems, from upcoming tariffs on Chinese imports to a potential recession. Analysts see these fears as premature — especially if retailers take the right steps to protect themselves.

In US, Retailers Up Fight Against Republican Tax Proposal
More than 100 companies including LVMH, Nike and Target, as well as the National Retail Federation, are launching a new coalition to fight a Republican Party proposal on how imports to the US get taxed.

In US, Retailers Up Fight Against Republican Tax Proposal
More than 100 companies including LVMH, Nike and Target, as well as the National Retail Federation, are launching a new coalition to fight a Republican Party proposal on how imports to the US get taxed.

Black Friday Shoppers Cut Spending as They Chase Deep Discounts
Shoppers spent an average of $289.19 over the four-day weekend, the National Retail Federation said on Sunday.

Black Friday Shoppers Cut Spending as They Chase Deep Discounts
Shoppers spent an average of $289.19 over the four-day weekend, the National Retail Federation said on Sunday.

Why Are Department Stores So Scared of Halloween?
Consumer spending on Halloween will hit $8.4 billion this year, yet many department stores and fashion retailers are ignoring the opportunity.

Why Are Department Stores So Scared of Halloween?
Consumer spending on Halloween will hit $8.4 billion this year, yet many department stores and fashion retailers are ignoring the opportunity.

Amazon to Hire 120,000 Temporary Workers for Holiday Season
Meanwhile, rival US retailers have taken a cautious view of the holiday selling season this year.

Amazon to Hire 120,000 Temporary Workers for Holiday Season
Meanwhile, rival US retailers have taken a cautious view of the holiday selling season this year.

US Retail Sales to Rise 3.1 Percent as Spending Shifts Away from Malls
US retail sales will grow just 3.1 percent in 2016 as consumers shift more of their spending to experiences, rather than the mall, according to the National Retail Federation.

US Retail Sales to Rise 3.1 Percent as Spending Shifts Away from Malls
US retail sales will grow just 3.1 percent in 2016 as consumers shift more of their spending to experiences, rather than the mall, according to the National Retail Federation.

After Tough Holiday Season, Small Retailers Are Strategising
A slow holiday season can be particularly difficult for small and independent retailers who don't have the sales volume and financial resources to compete with the huge discounts offered by big national chains.

After Tough Holiday Season, Small Retailers Are Strategising
A slow holiday season can be particularly difficult for small and independent retailers who don't have the sales volume and financial resources to compete with the huge discounts offered by big national chains.