Andrea Felsted
Washington Post
United Kingdom
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Billionaires Play Their Cards for France’s Casino
Financial considerations aren’t the only aspects that matter when it comes to rescuing the debt-laden grocer. → Read More
Catering to UK’s Silver-Haired Spenders Is Savvy
Across the retail sector, more visits and purchases from older people may help offset cutbacks from families who should be at the peak of their spending power. → Read More
Kering’s Creed Buy Meets the Smell Test for Gucci Owner
Kering’s purchase of high-end fragrance maker Creed is about building a bridgehead in beauty — a discerning choice → Read More
Unilever’s New CEO May Need to Get Radical for a Company Turnaround
Despite Unilever’s enviable big-name-brand clout, an aggressive approach is necessary to tackle underperformance and structural problems. → Read More
A Bid for Ocado Would Be Its Greatest Delivery
With the online grocer’s share price in the doldrums, a bidder could finally emerge. → Read More
Billionaires Spin the Wheel on Supermarket Casino Rescue
A crunch moment is approaching for embattled retail boss Jean-Charles Naouri. → Read More
Supermarket Bashing Won’t Bring UK Food Prices Down
Food retailers have become villains in our age of inflation. But they’re just trying to get by too. → Read More
Erik Nordstrom Should Unleash His Inner Bernard Arnault
American retailers chasing the sometimes affluent can learn from European luxury giants that are progressively moving upmarket to capture the super-rich. → Read More
Marks & Spencer Is Giving Brits a Sliver of Hope
The retailer is making progress on its turnaround. It mustn’t let up now. → Read More
The Luxury Party in the US Is Over
LVMH, Hermes and Richemont got used to American consumers spending lavishly on their goods. Now the curtain is coming down. → Read More
Burberry’s Quiet Luxury Isn’t Getting Its Due
Britain’s answer to LVMH is suffering a setback. But don’t rule out its transformation just yet. → Read More
Tesco Board Must Face Chair Questions Head On
This is a moment for Britain’s biggest retailer to do right by its customers and employees. → Read More
British Glasses Are Half Full for King Charles
The coronation will lift the national consumer mood — especially if the rain stays away. → Read More
Crypto Bros Turn Back Time on Their Rolexes, Patek Philippes
Many of those who bought luxury timepieces during the boom of 2022 have been forced to sell. But those bargains might soon run out. → Read More
Brands Are Making the Same Mistake as Amazon
Online retailers were wrong about the digital shopping boom lasting forever. But that doesn’t mean we'll stick to IRL buying for long. → Read More
Adidas Needs the Last Yeezy Shoe to Drop
The German sportswear giant just revealed €700 million worth of bad news. New CEO Bjorn Gulden has to prove there are no more ugly surprises. → Read More
What Do Gucci and Unilever Have in Common?
Much is at stake for both companies after some surprising leadership changes, including a possible breakup at the consumer goods group. → Read More
Burberry and Cartier Need Chinese Shoppers to Start Spending
The fate of the luxury houses still rests on China bouncing back after Covid. They’re in for a volatile year. → Read More
Inflation Peaking Is Great for Us, Terrible for Grocery Stores
Christmas 2022 was a cracker for the food retailers. The next festive season could be very different. → Read More
Retail Christmas Gloom Was Overrated. The Real Pain Starts Now.
British consumers face a challenging next few months as higher household energy bills collide with holiday credit-card statements. → Read More