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The retail beat desk

Retail Beat.

On-the-record notes from marketplaces, direct-to-consumer brands and the checkout line.

25 brands on file112,384 reviews filedSorted by rating

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AliExpress

Direct-from-overseas marketplace

4.9Excellent

2,785 on file

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eBay

Auctions and buy-it-now

4.7Excellent

14,758 on file

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Walmart

Groceries, electronics, pickup

4.6Excellent

15,325 on file

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Zara

Fast-fashion apparel

4.6Excellent

3,162 on file

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Shein

Fast-fashion online brand

4.6Excellent

2,818 on file

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Temu

Low-cost shopping app

4.4Great

5,537 on file

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Target

Essentials and style, same aisle

4.4Great

4,911 on file

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Costco

Members-only bulk retailer

4.4Great

4,067 on file

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Nordstrom

Department store

4.4Great

1,126 on file

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Amazon

Everything store, delivered

4.3Great

16,774 on file

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REI

Outdoor co-op retailer

4.3Great

304 on file

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Etsy

Marketplace for handmade and vintage

4.2Great

4,488 on file

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Wayfair

Home goods warehouse

4.2Great

1,463 on file

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Uniqlo

Basics and seasonal apparel

4.1Great

3,867 on file

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Best Buy

Electronics big-box retailer

4.1Great

1,210 on file

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Lululemon

Yoga and athletic wear

4.1Great

1,062 on file

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Adidas

Three-stripe sportswear

4.1Great

826 on file

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Patagonia

Outdoor apparel, environment-first

4.1Great

253 on file

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ASOS

Online youth fashion retailer

3.8Average

5,655 on file

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Sephora

Beauty, cosmetics and skincare

3.8Average

821 on file

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H&M

Mass-market Swedish apparel chain

3.7Average

13,792 on file

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IKEA

Flat-pack furniture, Swedish catalog

3.7Average

1,442 on file

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Nike

Running, training, basketball

3.7Average

1,297 on file

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Home Depot

Home improvement warehouse

3.7Average

1,285 on file

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Macy's

Mid-tier apparel department store

3.6Average

3,356 on file