The Perfect Service to Make Everyone at the Airport Hate You
The identification company Clear allows travelers to pay to cut in line. But you can’t buy your way out of inconvenience at America’s airports.
Material World
It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Everyone Started Dressing Like Kramer
It’s the summer of Kramercore.
Surprise! You Work for Amazon.
The retail giant is offering local businesses a side hustle delivering packages. Do we all eventually become couriers?
How the Vape Shops Won
It’s a rough time for retail stores in America. How can there be so many vape shops?
There’s No Secret to How Wealthy People Dress
“Stealth wealth” may be the next big thing in fashion. Or maybe everyone’s spending too much time on TikTok.
The Free-Returns Party Is Over
Generous return policies lured Americans to online shopping. Now who pays?
You Will Miss Bed Bath & Beyond
What we really lose when brick-and-mortar retailers close
How Shoppers Got Tricked By Vegan Leather
Pleather has a new name.
Something Odd Is Happening With Handbags
Where do shoppers turn when an industry built on novelty runs out of new ideas?
Cool People Accidentally Saved America’s Feet
Millennials popularized bulky, super-cushioned shoes. Then Millennials got old.