As the economy continues to see an increasing number of job openings, retailers are struggling to staff up vacant positions during the crucial holiday period. In a Monday report, the Labor Department shared that the number of unfilled jobs in the United States rose by 1.02 million at the end of October, compared with the…
Read moreEmma Thompson Defends Her Controversial Decision to Wear Sneakers to Buckingham Palace
Emma Thompson raised quite a few eyebrows — and caused a serious stir on social media — this month when she showed up at Buckingham Palace to receive one of Britain’s highest honors, a damehood, wearing sneakers. The 59-year-old “Love Actually” actress is well-known for eschewing heels in favor of comfortable kicks on the red…
Read moreNBA Star Kawhi Leonard Inks Deal With New Balance
New Balance is looking to get back into basketball, and it just found the pro baller to lead its push: Kawhi Leonard. The star forward of the Toronto Raptors has inked a multiyear endorsement deal with the Boston-based athletic brand, according to a Yahoo! Sports report. Leonard formerly was an ambassador for Jordan Brand, but declined an extension…
Read moreAriana Grande’s Favorite Stuart Weitzman Thigh-Highs Are 50 Percent Off
If there’s one thing Ariana Grande isn’t saying “thank you, next” to these days, it’s her favorite Stuart Weitzman thigh-high boots. Just this month so far, the Billboard Woman of the Year honoree has been spotted rocking in the chic, suede over-the-knee style on three occasions, including during a trip to Disneyland. Earlier this week,…
Read moreShoe of the Week: Antelope Gives Comfort a Beautiful Shape
This spring, Antelope is performing a delicate balancing act. Known for it use of natural elements, the brand has embraced the beauty and simplicity of the egg. The oval shape has been wrapped in wood, then turned into a comfortable walking heel for an unexpected twist on a slingback sandal. Add a grosgrain ribbon strap…
Read moreHow More Than $1 Billion in Holiday Returns Could Trigger Massive Retail Disruption
The holiday season invariably brings with it a number of familiar traditions: steaming mugs of hot cocoa after ice skating at outdoor rinks, for example, or White Elephant office party gift exchanges. However, for the retailers that count on the gift-giving festivities to claw their way into the black, there’s one tradition they’d rather do…
Read moreMore Products Than Ever Are on Sale This Black Friday
You’re not imagining it: Black Friday is only getting bigger. As retailers compete for consumers’ dollars, deep discounts are becoming par for the course on America’s biggest shopping day of the year, and more businesses than ever are taking part. According to research from discount comparison site LovetheSales.com, there are 32 percent more online deals…
Read moreFN Exclusive: Retail Legend Bruce Nordstrom Reveals Untold History of His Family’s Empire
At the 2018 FN Achievement Awards on Dec. 4, Bruce Nordstrom will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award (watch the livestream here). Below is an article from the magazine’s Dec. 3 print issue about how the third-generation retailer turned his family name into a national empire. It’s 9:30 a.m. on a Friday in early…
Read moreKendall Jenner Leaves Little to the Imagination in See-Through Gold Dress at British Fashion Awards
Kendall Jenner had the Midas touch today on the red carpet at the 2018 British Fashion Awards in London. Arriving in a Julien Macdonald gown that was fully embellished with gold beads and very sheer lining, the supermodel was hard to miss for more reasons than a sparkling entrance. The spring’ 19 gown’s see-through material…
Read moreFrance Grapples Over the Future After Assessing the Impact of Paris Protests
PARIS — Government officials and retailers across France were scrambling Monday to calculate the economic impact of a series of protests that have gripped the country and severely disrupted consumption during the crucial end-of-year period, casting a cloud on projections for business. In a televised speech, French President Emmanuel Macron ended his silence on the so-called…
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