H&M’s Summer 2025 collection is a celebration of Italian-inspired getaway style. The mission is simple: bring the sun-soaked, la dolce vita feel of an Italian vacation into your wardrobe. Think rich neutrals and vivid pops (butter-yellow linens, deep olives, cobalt blues) in breezy fabrics. These pieces are designed as luxe-looking basics that feel effortlessly elevated yet affordable – ...
Google Launches New App That Lets You See How an Outfit Might Look on You
Online shoppers know the struggle: buying clothes without trying them on often leads to regret and returns. Google might have a remedy for those “buy and return” dilemmas. The company is quietly testing a new way to try on outfits virtually before you hit “buy.” Imagine being able to see how that jacket or dress looks on you without stepping into a store. This experimental approach is all ...
Amazon, Starbucks, and Home Depot Hit by Massive Month-Long Boycott
In July 2025 a grassroots group called The People’s Union USA announced a month-long boycott of Amazon, Starbucks, and Home Depot. The move surprised many shoppers: organizers even urged people to skip Fourth of July shopping events and celebrations, treating the holiday itself as part of the boycott. The campaign was framed not just as a protest about products or prices, but as a statement on ...
Retail Layoffs Skyrocket as Macy’s Closures Take a Heavy Toll
In the first five months of 2025, U.S. retailers announced 75,082 layoffs—an astonishing 274% increase compared to the same period last year, driven largely by mass store closures. Macy’s is a leading contributor: under its “Bold New Chapter” strategy, the chain will shutter approximately 150 underperforming stores by 2026—including 66 closures announced this quarter—fueling nationwide job ...
FedEx Axes 4,860 Workers in Ruthless Shift to Robotic Labor
A shocking wave of layoffs just swept FedEx, with approximately 4,860 U.S. positions cut under its sweeping Network 2.0 automation overhaul. This marks one of the largest workforce disruptions in recent memory. Across dozens of hubs and facilities, human roles are being replaced by robots and consolidated operations. FedEx says integrating its Express and Ground systems and adding AI-driven ...