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Target Explores Factory-Direct Shipping Model Used by Temu

The retailer is in early stages to broaden its range of low-cost offerings, which would primarily include apparel, household goods and other non-food items.

Target Explores Factory-Direct Shipping Model Used by Temu

The retailer is in early stages to broaden its range of low-cost offerings, which would primarily include apparel, household goods and other non-food items.


BoF Insights | The New Era of Fashion E-Commerce

Based on a proprietary survey of fashion shoppers across the EU5 — those in the UK, Germany, France Italy and Spain — and BoF Insights intelligence, this new report, developed in collaboration with Amazon Fashion & Sports in Europe, reveals how fashion brands can meet rising customer expectations and nurture long-term loyalty in an increasingly competitive online retail landscape.

BoF Insights | The New Era of Fashion E-Commerce

Based on a proprietary survey of fashion shoppers across the EU5 — those in the UK, Germany, France Italy and Spain — and BoF Insights intelligence, this new report, developed in collaboration with Amazon Fashion & Sports in Europe, reveals how fashion brands can meet rising customer expectations and nurture long-term loyalty in an increasingly competitive online retail landscape.


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.


Amazon Isn’t the Solution to Saks’ Problems

The shiny new storefront on Amazon Luxury did not distract investors this week from Saks Global’s deteriorating liquidity problem.

Amazon Isn’t the Solution to Saks’ Problems

The shiny new storefront on Amazon Luxury did not distract investors this week from Saks Global’s deteriorating liquidity problem.


Chinese E-Commerce Exports Plummet in Face of Tariffs, Despite Rise in Sales to EU

China’s total e-commerce shipping plunged 65 percent by volume in the first three months of the year, but rose 28 percent in Europe.

Chinese E-Commerce Exports Plummet in Face of Tariffs, Despite Rise in Sales to EU

China’s total e-commerce shipping plunged 65 percent by volume in the first three months of the year, but rose 28 percent in Europe.


Trump’s Trade War Is Reshaping Shipping Routes

For years, brands have used Mexico as a cheap storage location for goods destined for sale in the US market. Now, new tariffs have spurred an exodus, with companies rushing to shift warehousing onto American soil.

Trump’s Trade War Is Reshaping Shipping Routes

For years, brands have used Mexico as a cheap storage location for goods destined for sale in the US market. Now, new tariffs have spurred an exodus, with companies rushing to shift warehousing onto American soil.


Why Are There So Many Luggage Brands?

Tourists have their pick of suitcases at every price point, thanks to low barriers to entry and a travel boom that’s inflated the category’s sales year after year. But amid signs demand has peaked, it’ll take more than a Shopify storefront and slick branding to succeed.

Why Are There So Many Luggage Brands?

Tourists have their pick of suitcases at every price point, thanks to low barriers to entry and a travel boom that’s inflated the category’s sales year after year. But amid signs demand has peaked, it’ll take more than a Shopify storefront and slick branding to succeed.


Shopify Takes Steps To Pull In Billions From Passive Funds

Since announcing last week that the e-commerce company would transfer its US-listed shares to the marketplace, Shopify has risen 16 percent. Even after the company moves to Nasdaq, it will maintain a dual listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Shopify Takes Steps To Pull In Billions From Passive Funds

Since announcing last week that the e-commerce company would transfer its US-listed shares to the marketplace, Shopify has risen 16 percent. Even after the company moves to Nasdaq, it will maintain a dual listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange.


The Increasingly Popular Solve to Fashion’s Wholesale Woes

A challenging wholesale environment is pushing more fashion brands to sell on marketplaces where they directly fulfil customers orders. But the model requires a higher level of collaboration between brands and retailers to make it a mutually beneficial investment.

The Increasingly Popular Solve to Fashion’s Wholesale Woes

A challenging wholesale environment is pushing more fashion brands to sell on marketplaces where they directly fulfil customers orders. But the model requires a higher level of collaboration between brands and retailers to make it a mutually beneficial investment.


Revolve Will Test Its Offline Muscle With New LA Store

After opening its first store in Aspen last year, the retailer is continuing its slow push into brick-and-mortar as e-commerce growth slows and shoppers look to buy in person.

Revolve Will Test Its Offline Muscle With New LA Store

After opening its first store in Aspen last year, the retailer is continuing its slow push into brick-and-mortar as e-commerce growth slows and shoppers look to buy in person.


Shein, Temu, Amazon Haul Set for Price Hikes in the US

Prices for the low-cost retailers’ assortments are expected to rise for US consumers after President Trump ended a key trade loophole that allowed low-value packages from China to enter the the country duty-free.

Shein, Temu, Amazon Haul Set for Price Hikes in the US

Prices for the low-cost retailers’ assortments are expected to rise for US consumers after President Trump ended a key trade loophole that allowed low-value packages from China to enter the the country duty-free.


The Live Shopping Boom Doesn’t Stop with TikTok

TikTok helped bolster the adoption of live shopping outside of China, but brands and experts say the concept will only get bigger in the US even amid uncertainty about the future of the ByteDance-owned app.

The Live Shopping Boom Doesn’t Stop with TikTok

TikTok helped bolster the adoption of live shopping outside of China, but brands and experts say the concept will only get bigger in the US even amid uncertainty about the future of the ByteDance-owned app.