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Bury Me in a dELiA*s Catalog From 1997
We spoke to collectors and a former model for the brand about why those tomboyish teen fashion catalogs have such an enduring legacy.
A Store Promised Buyers Cashback of Rs 50,000 if They Got Coronavirus Within 24 Hours of Purchase
The pandemic put the retail industry in limbo, which is now trying bizarre tactics to lure customers back.
The Rise and Fall of Claire's Accessories
The high street jewellery brand once dominated local high streets. But does it even appeal to Gen Z anymore?
Here Is Best Buy's Leaked Anti-Union Presentation
The presentation said unions led to changes that made organizations "less than fully competitive."
'It Made Me Hate Myself': How the Urge to Shop Can Ruin Lives
There's a difference between a love of shopping and the pathological need to purchase. The latter is on the rise, experts say, and it's as serious as any other addiction.
The Most Interesting New Museum Is a Vintage Shop in Brooklyn
BLK MKT Vintage wants to be the “Blackest antique store there ever was.” But in trying to make Black cultural ephemera accessible to their community, its founders have revealed how often white curators control the narrative.
Exclusive: Scammers Are Flooding Depop and Hacking Users
A VICE UK investigation reveals that fraudsters are taking over accounts to flog Nintendo Switches, Animal Crossing consoles and AirPods to unsuspecting buyers – only to disappear once payment is made.
In Isolation, I Long for the Aisles of Marshalls and TJ Maxx
Like a war wife, I stare out of my window yearning to once again mindlessly peruse the discount designer goods I definitely don't need.
'Isolation Shopping' Has Us Making Some Weird Choices
These are the objects that now bear all of the responsibility for enriching our lives.
Bored People Are Flooding Stores to 'Browse' During Coronavirus Pandemic
Employees at Lowe’s, Office Depot, Sherwin-Williams, and Best Buy told Motherboard how customers are browsing or buying totally non-essential items at busy stores.
ASOS, Boohoo and the Fast Fashion Workers Fighting to Unionise
In an industry that has been frequently condemned for exploitative working conditions, why are workers still being denied genuine union representation?
Everyone Has a Post-Breakup Shirt
You may never wear the terrible "going out" top you think will transform you into a fun 'n' flirty single, but it's still a necessary part of moving on.