Costco Wholesale said Wednesday it would hike annual membership fees for the first time in seven years for its US and Canada customers, effective Sept. 1. The retailer’s memberships offer a range of incentives to customers, including testing of free samples, discounts on food, gas, home insurance, travel and grocery items and an annual 2% reward on qualified purchases … Read more
People are both growing and slimming down their wardrobe — thanks to Ozempic. With weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy taking over, retailers are beginning to notice that shoppers are buying more clothes in smaller sizes. According to a survey conducted in March, about 15.5 million people — 6% of US adults — have … Read more
My grandmother had two great loves: my grandfather and the department store Lord & Taylor. Every time we passed the retail palace — either in Midtown Manhattan or on Long Island, where she lived — she would blow a kiss in its direction. “Mi amor!” she’d proclaim when someone uttered its name. She shopped there, … Read more
Adidas is launching cheaper versions of its three-striped shoes like the white and black suede Samba as it aims to spread the trend, CEO Bjorn Gulden said on Thursday at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting in Germany. “It’s important to understand that not everyone can afford to buy a shoe for 120 or 150 [dollars], but … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The scoreboards are speaking, and the results don’t look great for REI. Announcing results from its annual Impact Report, the outdoor recreation retailer, which brands itself as the country’s largest consumer cooperative, has reported less-than-stellar revenue, measuring up … Read more
A furious job applicant was in disbelief after he learned during an interview he would be paid $12 an hour for a T.J. Maxx position. The man, whose full name was not disclosed but went by @sobeatmyass, took to social media in front of 362,000 viewers saying he was “not taking that f—king job,” on … Read more
They’ve got to be JFKidding. John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens, New York was just named the most luxurious airport in the U.S., Travel & Leisure reported. All Clear Travel Insurance released their findings about which airport was the most luxurious in the world in February. They ranked airports based on how many nearly 4 … Read more
The future is in aisle five. Artificial intelligence-powered smart carts are rolling out in Big Apple supermarkets — and they do practically everything except cook the food. Instacart’s Caper Carts use AI to identify items, their price and the weight of produce — and allow shoppers to check out stress-free with a click on a … Read more
This is ob-Shein. A woman from Tennessee said she ordered clothing from Shein and was horrified when she found a mysterious vial of blood inside her FedEx package on Monday, People reported. Anna Elliott posted a video to her TikTok, where she goes by Anna Marie, explaining the bizarre ordeal. In addition to a vial … Read more
Swifties are feeling the warmth of Taylor’s love for Travis this holiday season. Online retailer Etsy is filled with ugly Christmas sweaters artists have made to commemorate the budding romance of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Etsy shop owner Sadie Bella Melton of Ardmore, OK, created two, depicting the celebrity couple in a “Walmart-style Christmas portrait,” and has already sold … Read more
They know when you’ve been bad or good! Social media users were left torn after Target’s Asset Protection team was captured tracking down an alleged thief on a walkie-talkie during the holiday shopping rush. During the viral TikTok video, a man, sat outside of the retailer’s building, listened in on Asset Protection’s radio channel as they … Read more
Peloton Interactive and Lululemon Athletica said Wednesday they had entered into a five-year global partnership, sending Peloton’s shares up 17% in aftermarket trading. Under the deal, Peloton would become the exclusive digital fitness content provider for the apparel maker, developing all content for Lululemon Studio beginning early 2024. In return, Lululemon would be the fitness bike maker’s primary athletic-apparel partner. The fitness … Read more
Australian department store chain Big W has confirmed staff in its stores have been abused, forcing the retail giant to move a controversial sex book to online sales only. The “graphic” sex book written for children as young as eight has received intense criticism after it attracted nationwide attention this week for its discussion of … Read more
China’s fast fashion retailer Shein is facing a lawsuit that claims the clothing maker’s copyright infringement is so aggressive, it amounts to racketeering. The filing this week claims that Shein is in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, better known as RICO, a law originally crafted to prosecute organized crime. “Shein has … Read more
This was a long overdue retirement. Melba Mebane, a 90-year-old Texas woman, finally called it quits, retiring from her retail job at Dillard’s department store after working there for an astonishing 74 years. The devoted employee first started as an elevator girl at the Dillards in Tyler, Texas, in 1949 — when she was 17 … Read more
Gerber baby formula that was recalled for potentially containing harmful bacteria was shipped to dozens of retailers after the recall was initiated, according to federal health officials. Certain lots of Perrigo’s Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula, which were manufactured at the company’s Wisconsin manufacturing facility, had been recalled in March out of an abundance of caution due … Read more
The fashion brand Shein launched a collection of clothing and accessories for hamsters, with mini-sized items fit for the furry creatures like sunglasses, hats, and sweaters. The online retailer, based in China, is peddling items such as a shopping cart for them to sleep in, a feeding chair for mealtimes, and a banana hammock for … Read more
LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, the world’s richest man, has reshuffled top management at his luxury goods empire, tightening his family’s grip with the appointment of his daughter Delphine to lead Christian Dior, and naming a new boss for Louis Vuitton. Pietro Beccari, who has been the head of Dior since 2018, is moving to replace long-time Louis … Read more
An online retailer has left very little to the imagination with its uniquely designed “denim shorts”. Fast-fashion outlet Shein has left shoppers reeling over its ‘Letter Patch Detail Denim Booty Shorts’ valued at $13.00. The bizarre-looking “shorts” feature a waistband, belt loops, fly-buttons, and a leather patch on the back reading ‘Being Human’. And while … Read more
Attention! Cleanup needed on self-checkout counter “No. 2.” Self-service checkouts may be an efficient way to shop but with convenience comes a side of feces, according to a new experiment. Self-service checkouts are often covered in harmful bacteria — some of which are found in fecal matter, according to the experiment conducted by the Liverpool … Read more