Inflation, Theft Put Discount Retail at Big Discount

Inflation, Theft Put Discount Retail at Big Discount

Dollar stores are offering a different type of bargain these days: their stocks. Discount retailers like Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Big Lots have experienced sharp drops in their stock prices, as consumers feel the pinch of inflation. While the entire retail...
The RealReal’s Focus on Brick-and-Mortar Won’t Pay Off

The RealReal’s Focus on Brick-and-Mortar Won’t Pay Off

The RealReal wants to dominate the luxury resale market, even if it means losing money. In 2019, the San Francisco-based online consignor’s full year gross merchandise volume – which measures total sales on the platform before expenses are accounted for – climbed by...