Italians shop with a passion. Nevertheless, shopping in Italy can sometimes feel like a challenge. It's not always convenient or easy, but it's always an interesting experience no matter what you're looking for. It may be frustrating to...

Shopping in Germany can be somewhat baffling because it’s often difficult to predict when a store will or won’t be open. Thankfully, an increasing number of stores are liberalizing their hours. Generally, large stores, supermarkets, and...

Howcast - Learn about Dior Haute Couture in this Howcast fashion video with expert Nancy Deihl.

Mickey Drexler, founder of Drexler Ventures and the former CEO of J.Crew, discusses how he navigated the clothing brand through the 2008 financial crisis alongside two founders who both started their companies during the last recession.

This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for lower-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of clothes and fashion. The subtitles are included at the bottom of...

Join us on a captivating journey through the bustling city of Osaka, often regarded as the anti-capital of Japan. In this video, we uncover the rich cultural heritage, modern commercial hubs, and hidden gems that make Osaka a must-visit...

This is a video of Part 2 listening exercise for matching information. The speaker provides tips and strategies for understanding and identifying the correct answers. The exercise includes questions about changes in a town, such as why...

Nordstrom Local is one of several new retail concepts that the department store stalwart is testing to appeal to its younger, mostly female, customers. Nordstrom's Shea Jensen told Cheddar what the new, small-scale stores will be like.

Natori Company's CEO Ken Natori sat down with Cheddar anchors for "Do Better With Cheddar" to discuss fashion retail in the age of Amazon's digital marketplace. Natori tells Cheddar his company has struck a a healthy balance with Amazon.

Natori Company's CEO Ken Natori sat down with Cheddar anchors for "Do Better With Cheddar" to discuss fashion retail in the age of Amazon's digital marketplace. Natori tells Cheddar his company has struck a healthy balance with the...

It's no surprise that e-commerce is taking a toll on brick-an-mortar shops. The latest example: mall vacancy rates reached nearly 9 percent in the second quarter, with strip malls taking the biggest hit.

Sara Blakely, founder and CEO of Spanx, says that despite the rise of e-commerce, the company's relationships with brick-and-mortar stores remain strong.

You’ve heard of e-commerce? Well, a Canadian company is carving out its niche in a category called re-commerce — buying and selling high end fashion and apparel

Jody Edwards was shocked to discover shirts with her artwork on them were being sold at big department stores

Dianne Buckner looks at how malls are having to take less -traditional routes to stay relevant

A decade after closing its doors, Hudson’s Bay Company wants to revive the Zellers brand. The company says it plans to launch a new e-commerce website and sell products under the discount label in some Bay stores by early 2023.

Retail sales grew 0.5 percent in March, largely being attributed to the rise in gas prices. Jharonne Martis, director of consumer research at Refinitiv, joined Cheddar News to discuss why consumer confidence has remained strong despite...

Macy's cautions of more than $1 billion in preliminary Q1 results, but the department store chain expects business to gradually return to normal as most stores will reopen by late join.

The Hudson's Bay Company may be marking its 350th anniversary, but even before the pandemic, Canada's iconic retailer was facing an uncertain future.

JCPenney could file for bankruptcy as early as this week, according to Reuters. The retailer reportedly skipped a $12 million interest payment on April 15 which gives them 30 days before they are forced into bankruptcy. Nearly 212 of its...

Macy's is planning to reopen 68 of its stores in states like Georgia and South Carolina beginning on Monday. The department store chain plans to reopen a second wave of 50 stores on May 11.

Neiman Marcus is expected to file for bankruptcy protection as early as today, but now some investors are reportedly pushing the department store chain to consider a sale instead.

Macy's is looking for ways to avoid filing for bankruptcy. The department store is reportedly looking to raise $5 billion in debt and may use its inventory as collateral to raise $3 billion.

For mega consumer brands like McDonald's and Levi’s, customer satisfaction isn’t just a goal— it's a business imperative. In this session, Mason Smoot will reveal McDonald's secret sauce for digital transformation, from AI-powered...