Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Israel
Retail
Retailer Zara Under Fire in Israel Over Event for Far Right Candidate
Some Israelis posted videos on Twitter showing themselves burning Zara apparel after a local TV station reported that Trimera Brands chairman Joey Schwebel had hosted a roundtable with ultranationalist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir at his home last week.
Retailer Zara Under Fire in Israel Over Event for Far Right Candidate
Some Israelis posted videos on Twitter showing themselves burning Zara apparel after a local TV station reported that Trimera Brands chairman Joey Schwebel had hosted a roundtable with ultranationalist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir at his home last week.
News & Analysis
Tackling Fashion’s Over-Production Problem With On-Demand Manufacturing Solutions
BoF sits down with Kornit’s Chief Marketing Officer Omer Kulka to hear more about how the digital printing technology can further brands’ manufacturing goals while keeping up with consumer demands today by incorporating on-demand production into their business model.
Tackling Fashion’s Over-Production Problem With On-Demand Manufacturing Solutions
BoF sits down with Kornit’s Chief Marketing Officer Omer Kulka to hear more about how the digital printing technology can further brands’ manufacturing goals while keeping up with consumer demands today by incorporating on-demand production into their business model.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | The Return of the Hyper-Sexualised Male
Ironically, while the world of womenswear is focused on body diversity and toning down sexual objectification, menswear is celebrating a hyper-sexualised Adonis, observes Liroy Choufan.
Op-Ed | The Return of the Hyper-Sexualised Male
Ironically, while the world of womenswear is focused on body diversity and toning down sexual objectification, menswear is celebrating a hyper-sexualised Adonis, observes Liroy Choufan.
News & Analysis
Does Social Media Success Spell Business Success?
A robust social media presence can be a predictor of business success, but not always.
Does Social Media Success Spell Business Success?
A robust social media presence can be a predictor of business success, but not always.
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Sustainability
Retail-Tech Cluster Gives Israel a Stake in Global Fashion
Israel-based start-ups have built 3D software cutting down design time and saving water compared to less sustainable processes in India and China.
Retail-Tech Cluster Gives Israel a Stake in Global Fashion
Israel-based start-ups have built 3D software cutting down design time and saving water compared to less sustainable processes in India and China.
Financial Markets
Franklin Templeton Taps Into Israel's $67 Billion Retail Market
The Israeli government has only recently allowed foreign firms to offer offshore products directly to investors.
Franklin Templeton Taps Into Israel's $67 Billion Retail Market
The Israeli government has only recently allowed foreign firms to offer offshore products directly to investors.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Why the Plus-Size Revolution Will Fail
Disturbing as it might sound, fashion and inclusivity are incompatible, argues Liroy Choufan.
Op-Ed | Why the Plus-Size Revolution Will Fail
Disturbing as it might sound, fashion and inclusivity are incompatible, argues Liroy Choufan.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Logomania? Blame the Hipsters
80s nostalgia? Check. Instagram-friendly? Check. But more than anything, luxury brands have turned to logos to justify their prices in a world where consumers crave banal clothing, argues Liroy Choufan.
Op-Ed | Logomania? Blame the Hipsters
80s nostalgia? Check. Instagram-friendly? Check. But more than anything, luxury brands have turned to logos to justify their prices in a world where consumers crave banal clothing, argues Liroy Choufan.
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News & Analysis
Israel Seeks to Clamp Down on Underweight Models
Proposed changes would allow state authorities to fine agencies and others who flout the law banning the employment of underweight models.
Israel Seeks to Clamp Down on Underweight Models
Proposed changes would allow state authorities to fine agencies and others who flout the law banning the employment of underweight models.
Luxury
Can Complét Pull a Mansur Gavriel?
This month, our spotlight shines on Complét, a Tel Aviv-based accessories brand with global ambitions.
Can Complét Pull a Mansur Gavriel?
This month, our spotlight shines on Complét, a Tel Aviv-based accessories brand with global ambitions.
News & Analysis
French Uproar Creates Opportunity for Israeli Burkini Makers
France's burkini controversy is boosting the bottom line for Israeli makers of modest women's swimwear.
French Uproar Creates Opportunity for Israeli Burkini Makers
France's burkini controversy is boosting the bottom line for Israeli makers of modest women's swimwear.
Technology
Alibaba Said to Invest in Israeli Search Startup Twiggle
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is investing in Israeli startup Twiggle to tap its search technology and solidify its lead in Chinese e-commerce, according to people familiar with the matter.
Alibaba Said to Invest in Israeli Search Startup Twiggle
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is investing in Israeli startup Twiggle to tap its search technology and solidify its lead in Chinese e-commerce, according to people familiar with the matter.
The News in Brief
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.