Business
Retail
NRF: Government Labor Data Flawed
The U.S. Labor Department doesn’t count warehouse and fulfillment center jobs as “retail.”
Retail
Mulberry Shares Drop 30%, Profits to be Hit by House of Fraser
The brand expects to spend 3 million pounds to cover costs resulting from the retailer’s troubles.
Business Features
Think Tank: Ratcheting Up Platform Businesses With ‘Superconsumers’
The authors offer three ways to elevate a platform business by better using loyal customers.
Human Resources
Kering Names Patrick Pruniaux CEO of Girard-Perregaux
The executive will maintain his chief executive officer role at fellow Swiss watchmaking brand Ulysse Nardin.
Media
Carine Roitfeld Brings a Cause to New Edition of CR Fashion Book
The French editor was spurred by current events to highlight UNICEF and its work with refugees.
Business Features
Unifi Discusses ‘Seismic Shift’ Toward Sustainable Fashion Brands
The company outlines the importance of storytelling and strategic messaging for sustainable fashion brands.
Government and Trade
Has the President Sounded the Death Knell for Quarterly Earnings Reports?
He has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to explore making the reporting schedule biannual.
Markets
Sweden’s Casall Taps Trainers to Grow its Collection
The brand focuses on activewear, training gear and a Scandinavian aesthetic.
Media
Goop Magazine Out From Under Condé Nast and Digging for Data
There seem to be a lot of perks for Goop in taking its quarterly magazine independent in time for the third issue.
Business Features
Think Tank: Finding a Path to Undisruptability Amid Relentless Business Change
In the first of two guest columns, the authors explore what it takes to be a leader in today’s retail market.
Financial
Strong Economic Indicators Bear Fruit for Walmart
The retail giant proved it was still possible for stores to connect with a 4.5 percent comparable sales rise.
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