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Sean Cao

Sean Cao is a writer based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English with a specialisation in translation and has spent many years working for a local newspaper. Sean’s interests include travel, food, health & fitness, cinema, and music.

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Discount signs in front of clothing store during Black Friday

Early Black Friday data suggests soft decline in-store, growth online

A model wears Dr Marten shoes in advertising image

Dr Martens swings to a loss as US sales plummet

Tupperware product in the kitchen

Tupperware business to re-emerge under new ownership

Models wear winter outfits from Guess in campaign image

Guess lowers outlook amid weak consumer sentiment

Kohl’s storefront in Indianapolis

Kohl’s sales decline further in ‘abysmal’ third quarter

A group of people wear outfits from Hollister

Abercrombie & Fitch posts double-digit sales uplift, raises guidance

Nordstrom Rack storefront in Tacoma, Washington

Rack continues to fuel Nordstrom’s sales growth in third quarter

A set of holiday season products from Bath & Body Works

Bath & Body Works swings back to sales growth in third quarter

People walk in front of Bloomingdale’s - Macy's upscale department store chain

Macy’s reports mixed preliminary numbers after delaying Q3 results

Big Lots storefront in the US

Big Lots secures court approval for Chapter 11 sale

Jersey Mike’s Subs sandwich cuts

Blackstone buys sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs for $8 billion

A man and baby wear Old Navy clothes in Black Friday campaign image.

Gap on the right track as sales growth continues in third quarter

A model wears outfit from Marshalls

TJX’s third quarter sales improve on store expansion

Products from The Contain Store are displayed inside a home

Beyond-Container Store deal in doubt over financing issues

Shopping carts at a Target store

Target reports flat sales in third quarter, expects trend to continue

Two models wear winter coats from Sweaty Betty

UK label Sweaty Betty steps into Chicago and Washington DC

A pair of Nike sneakers with Jackie Robinson image in background

Jackie Robinson Estate taps IMG to take baseball hero’s brand global

Cars park in front of a Walmart store in Chicago

Walmart reports robust sales growth in challenging external environment

Two pizzas from restaurant chain Fresh Brothers Pizza

Craveworthy Brands snaps up Californian chain Fresh Brothers Pizza 

Traffic along Fifth Avenue in New York City

Retail sales rise in October, marking the start of ‘golden quarter’