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Hilary George-Parkin

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Hilary George-Parkin

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    The workers bearing the brunt of retail’s struggles? Primarily women and people of color.The workers bearing the brunt of retail’s struggles? Primarily women and people of color.
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    As stores shutter due to private equity, automation, and increased competition, the most vulnerable employees are at risk.

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    What we know — and what we don’t — about retail mogul Les Wexner’s connection to Jeffrey EpsteinWhat we know — and what we don’t — about retail mogul Les Wexner’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein
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    For at least a decade, the man behind Victoria’s Secret and The Limited was the disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker’s only known client.

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    How Warped Tour led the consumerist music festival revolution
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    The iconic festival was as much about brands as it was about bands.

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    Amazon Prime Day and the psychology of sales, explainedAmazon Prime Day and the psychology of sales, explained
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    Discounts make us think we’re getting a good deal. But are we really?

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    Rainbow Listerine and bottles of Bud Light: what happens to the merch when Pride is overRainbow Listerine and bottles of Bud Light: what happens to the merch when Pride is over
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    We reached out to two dozen top retailers and brands to find out where all the unsold product (and the money) goes after June.

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    Amazon’s Prime Day Taylor Swift concert shows it wants to sell you more than just stuffAmazon’s Prime Day Taylor Swift concert shows it wants to sell you more than just stuff
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    A marriage of content and commerce could be imminent.

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    Gloria Vanderbilt’s fashion legacy, explainedGloria Vanderbilt’s fashion legacy, explained
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    The artist and entrepreneur, who died Monday at 95, ushered in the era of designer denim.

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    Wish, the super popular, ultra-cheap shopping app, explainedWish, the super popular, ultra-cheap shopping app, explained
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    $1 watches! $9 knife sets! $2 ... piles of worms?

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    How blockchain will allow for fewer counterfeit goods and faster product recalls
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    The technology behind bitcoin is coming for retail, and you probably won’t even notice.

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    MAGA Hats Are the Newest Form of Pre-Teen Rebellion
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    It’s the must-have DC class trip souvenir for white male middle schoolers.

    By Hilary George-Parkin