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How Is Fashion Voting in the US Election?

1 November 2020 • By Brian Baskin

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How Is Fashion Voting in the US Election?

This week, everyone will be talking about the US election, Richemont's latest results and the start of the holiday shopping season. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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This Is How Black Friday Works in a Pandemic

26 October 2020 • By Cathaleen Chen

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This Is How Black Friday Works in a Pandemic

From earlier sales to in-store fulfilment, retailers must find creative solutions to succeed during an unprecedented holiday season.

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Department Stores Scramble to Bolster Foot Traffic

6 December 2019 • By Bloomberg

6 December 2019 • By Bloomberg

Threatened by strong e-commerce sales, US department stores went big on their holiday window displays in an effort to draw in consumers.

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Department Stores Scramble to Bolster Foot Traffic

Threatened by strong e-commerce sales, US department stores went big on their holiday window displays in an effort to draw in consumers.

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Cyber Monday Deals Surge After Record Black Friday Sales

2 December 2019 • By Reuters

2 December 2019 • By Reuters

The US economy's biggest online shopping day is expected to reach $9.4 billion, a 19 percent increase on the same day a year ago.

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Cyber Monday Deals Surge After Record Black Friday Sales

The US economy's biggest online shopping day is expected to reach $9.4 billion, a 19 percent increase on the same day a year ago.

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US Sales Surge in the Early Hours of Thanksgiving

29 November 2019 • By Reuters

29 November 2019 • By Reuters

$2 billion was spent online by US consumers in the first hours of the holiday, but in-store Black Friday crowds were thin.

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US Sales Surge in the Early Hours of Thanksgiving

$2 billion was spent online by US consumers in the first hours of the holiday, but in-store Black Friday crowds were thin.

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The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now. Are Retailers Ready?

24 November 2019 • By Brian Baskin

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The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now. Are Retailers Ready?

This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, PVH Corp.'s financial results and hunt for another brand to buy, and a new exhibition of vintage fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.

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UK Shoppers to Shrug off Retail Blues in Pre-Christmas Spree

20 November 2019 • By Bloomberg

20 November 2019 • By Bloomberg

Online retailers including Asos are banking on a surge in Black Friday sales, as 87 percent of consumers plan to spend more than they did last year.

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UK Shoppers to Shrug off Retail Blues in Pre-Christmas Spree

Online retailers including Asos are banking on a surge in Black Friday sales, as 87 percent of consumers plan to spend more than they did last year.

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Blockbuster Cyber Monday Is Overshadowed by Economic Outlook

26 November 2018 • By Bloomberg

26 November 2018 • By Bloomberg

Despite record spending on Cyber Monday, rising interest rates and an escalating trade war mean US retailers are still facing squeezed profit margins.

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Blockbuster Cyber Monday Is Overshadowed by Economic Outlook

Despite record spending on Cyber Monday, rising interest rates and an escalating trade war mean US retailers are still facing squeezed profit margins.

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Black Friday US Shoppers Brave Cold in Hunt for Deals

23 November 2018 • By Reuters

23 November 2018 • By Reuters

While the North East was hit by cold weather, customary buying frenzies could be seen throughout the country.

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Black Friday US Shoppers Brave Cold in Hunt for Deals

While the North East was hit by cold weather, customary buying frenzies could be seen throughout the country.

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Online Surge Marks Start of Thanksgiving Sales

23 November 2018 • By Reuters

23 November 2018 • By Reuters

Holiday sales this year are set to reach a record $701 billion, led by e-commerce and consumer electronics.

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Online Surge Marks Start of Thanksgiving Sales

Holiday sales this year are set to reach a record $701 billion, led by e-commerce and consumer electronics.