Gifts for retail fans

Know someone who loves retail? Pick their favourite topic for gift ideas, with a fact to share when they open it.

• Adidas

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

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• Alibaba

  Alibaba's IPO in 2014 was the largest ever at the time, raising $25 billion.

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• Costco

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

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• eBay

  eBay's original name was AuctionWeb.

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• H&M

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

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• Home Depot

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

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• IKEA

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

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• JD.com

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

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• Lowe's

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

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• Luxury Goods

  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.

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• Nike

  The Nike swoosh was designed for $35.

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• Shein

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

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• Target

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

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• Walmart

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

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• Wayfair

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

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• Zara (Inditex)

  Zara's parent company, Inditex, owns seven other fashion brands besides Zara.

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