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Retail Topics (16)
Alibaba Retail
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Alibaba's IPO in 2014 was the largest ever at the time, raising $25 billion. elaborate

Lowe's Retail
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Lowe's was originally named "North Wilkesboro Hardware Company." elaborate

Nike Retail
2

The Nike swoosh was designed for $35. elaborate

JD.com Retail
3

JD.com started as a small business selling flowers online. elaborate

Costco Retail
4

Costco's signature rotisserie chicken costs less than the cost of the chicken itself. elaborate

IKEA Retail
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IKEA's iconic blue and yellow logo is inspired by the colors of the Swedish flag. elaborate

Zara (Inditex) Retail
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Zara's parent company, Inditex, owns seven other fashion brands besides Zara. elaborate

Wayfair Retail
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Wayfair's name is a portmanteau of "way" and "fair," suggesting a straightforward and easy way to shop for home goods. elaborate

Shein Retail
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Shein's name is a playful combination of the words "she" and "in." elaborate

Target Retail
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Target's iconic red bullseye logo was inspired by the bullseye of an archer's target. elaborate

H&M Retail

H&M's full name is Hennes & Mauritz, with "Hennes" meaning "hers" in Swedish. elaborate

eBay Retail
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eBay's original name was AuctionWeb. elaborate

Adidas Retail
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Adidas's three-stripe logo was originally designed for a fee of €160. elaborate

Luxury Goods Retail
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The price of a luxury handbag is often inflated more by its brand's reputation and exclusivity than by the actual cost of materials and manufacturing. elaborate

Walmart Retail
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Walmart's iconic "blue vest" was originally yellow. elaborate

Home Depot Retail
15

Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus is known for his philanthropy, but also for his outspoken conservative political views. elaborate

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