Resale
Kraft Heinz selling beloved coffee brand in $650M deal
A major food-brand sale shows how ownership changes can reshape demand and resale prices for branded merchandise and collectibles.
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Resale
How one Abilene mom is turning secondhand style into a growing business
A small seller’s growth shows how curated secondhand fashion can become a viable business with consistent sourcing and customer appeal.
Resale
Vinted looks to cash in on US expansion with new advertising push
Vinted’s US advertising push could bring more buyers to secondhand marketplaces, while intensifying competition for sellers’ attention.
Resale
Four charged in alleged Ford auto parts theft and resale scheme
The alleged theft scheme highlights the legal and reputational risks of sourcing goods without clear proof of ownership.
Resale
From Shop Floor to Stock Ticker: Why India's Retail Entrepreneurs Are Rehearsing Their First Market Moves
Retail entrepreneurs preparing for public listings reflect a wider shift toward formal funding and growth, raising competition from better-capitalised sellers.
Printemps
Behind the scenes of Christmas: Printemps weaves its scenography stitch by stitch
Printemps is investing in elaborate Christmas displays, showing how seasonal storytelling and distinctive presentation can draw shoppers and inspire online merchandising.
Nordstrom
$834,000 Nordstrom job listing class action settlement
The settlement concerns Nordstrom employees, not marketplace sellers, but highlights the risk of inaccurate job listings and hiring practices.
MediaMarkt
Laifen Opens a Store-in-Store at MediaMarkt in Munich-Stachus
Laifen’s branded store-in-store shows retailers are making room for direct-to-consumer brands, increasing competition for sellers of similar products.
MediaMarkt
JD.com Now Owns MediaMarkt. Its Rivals Get JD’s Warehouses Too
JD.com’s ownership could bring MediaMarkt rivals access to its warehouses, potentially speeding delivery and raising customer expectations across online retail.
MediaMarkt
JD.com completes acquisition of Ceconomy for €1.335 billion and takes control of MediaMarkt and Saturn.
JD.com’s control of MediaMarkt and Saturn could reshape European retail competition, with possible changes to pricing, delivery and marketplace partnerships.
Matalan
Retailer Matalan accelerates store investment with four new openings
Four new stores signal Matalan is investing in physical retail, adding competition for online sellers of clothing and homewares.
Matalan
Matalan opens and reopens five new stores, reports strong trading for upgraded Derby
Five store openings and upgrades show Matalan is strengthening its retail presence, potentially putting pressure on online sellers of similar goods.
