CPG/Retail

Written by Aaron Holmes.

A wool sneaker has appeared on Amazon’s online store that bares a striking resemblance to shoes made by Allbirds, the footwear brand sweeping Silicon Valley and the nation.

Amazon’s version is about $60 cheaper.

Reviewers on …

Written by Steven Tweedie and Aaron Holmes.

Airbnb on Thursday announced it plans to go public in 2020. The startup did not specify a timeline beyond “during 2020.”

Airbnb has not clarified whether it has confidentially filed its S-1 IPO …

Fitness giant Peloton aims to raise about $1.1 billion as it goes public, according to a new SEC filing, and is eyeing a valuation of up to $8.2 billion. The company offers subscription-based online workout classes and indoor bikes starting …

Written by Caroline Fairchild

Tadashi Yanai, the 70-year-old chief executive officer of the retail company that owns Uniqlo, is close to retiring. As he looks to find a successor, gender is top of mind.

“The job is more suitable for …

Written by Charlotte Turner

Lindt & Sprüngli has been named ‘Best-In-Class confectionery supplier’ in the 2019 Advantage Report Global Travel Retail.

The Advantage Report Global Travel Retail – an annual study based on qualitative and quantitative research – this year saw more …