Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Retail
UPS to Double Down on Weekend Deliveries
The package carrier aims to keep pace with Amazon, which itself delivered 3.5 billion packages globally last year.
UPS to Double Down on Weekend Deliveries
The package carrier aims to keep pace with Amazon, which itself delivered 3.5 billion packages globally last year.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | The Muslim Fashion Market Is Not a Monolith
The fashion industry is beginning to better understand and value Muslim consumers but there is a risk of alienating a diverse market by lumping them all together.
Op-Ed | The Muslim Fashion Market Is Not a Monolith
The fashion industry is beginning to better understand and value Muslim consumers but there is a risk of alienating a diverse market by lumping them all together.
News & Analysis
A Guide to Working With Niche Influencers
In the world of influencer marketing, fewer followers can be a good thing. But how should brands measure the success of such partnerships, and what’s the real ROI?
A Guide to Working With Niche Influencers
In the world of influencer marketing, fewer followers can be a good thing. But how should brands measure the success of such partnerships, and what’s the real ROI?
Technology
The Sewbots Are Coming!
An American ‘sewbots’ start-up has become the symbol of a new industrial revolution in garment manufacturing. What does the rise of automation mean for the business of fashion and the wider world?
The Sewbots Are Coming!
An American ‘sewbots’ start-up has become the symbol of a new industrial revolution in garment manufacturing. What does the rise of automation mean for the business of fashion and the wider world?
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News & Analysis
Women Buying Firearms Creates Concealed Carry Fashion Market
For decades, women have had few choices when it comes to the clothing they can wear to hide that they're carrying a firearm.
Women Buying Firearms Creates Concealed Carry Fashion Market
For decades, women have had few choices when it comes to the clothing they can wear to hide that they're carrying a firearm.
Financial Markets
Oxford Industries Misses Street 1Q Forecasts
The owner of the Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, Ben Sherman, Lanier Clothes and Ben Sherman clothing lines posted revenue of $256.2 million falling short of Street forecasts.
Oxford Industries Misses Street 1Q Forecasts
The owner of the Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, Ben Sherman, Lanier Clothes and Ben Sherman clothing lines posted revenue of $256.2 million falling short of Street forecasts.
Retail
Retailers Could Pay for Unplanned Holiday Surge
United Parcel Service Inc's chief executive officer said on Monday the company's closer collaboration with major retailers should bring a smooth holiday season, but he said UPS would charge customers more or even refuse packages if last-minute sales by a major customer threaten the company's system.
Retailers Could Pay for Unplanned Holiday Surge
United Parcel Service Inc's chief executive officer said on Monday the company's closer collaboration with major retailers should bring a smooth holiday season, but he said UPS would charge customers more or even refuse packages if last-minute sales by a major customer threaten the company's system.
News & Analysis
UPS Expects to Top 2013 E-Commerce Record
United Parcel Service Inc. said it expects six days during this holiday season to surpass its single-busiest shipping day last year, a workload sure to put its yearlong preparation to the test as online retail sales rise.
UPS Expects to Top 2013 E-Commerce Record
United Parcel Service Inc. said it expects six days during this holiday season to surpass its single-busiest shipping day last year, a workload sure to put its yearlong preparation to the test as online retail sales rise.
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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.