Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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News & Analysis
How I Became… Chief Operating Officer of Evolved By Nature
By harnessing liquid silk to replace biologically harmful chemicals in skincare and textiles, capturing the interest and subsequent investment from Chanel, Dr Rebecca Lacouture is paving the way in sustainable beauty product development.
How I Became… Chief Operating Officer of Evolved By Nature
By harnessing liquid silk to replace biologically harmful chemicals in skincare and textiles, capturing the interest and subsequent investment from Chanel, Dr Rebecca Lacouture is paving the way in sustainable beauty product development.
Beauty
Op-Ed | A New (Augmented) Reality for Brands and Retailers
Companies that don't make use of augmented reality technologies may soon find themselves unable to compete, argue Sarah Willersdorf, Christine Barton and Pierre Dupreelle.
Op-Ed | A New (Augmented) Reality for Brands and Retailers
Companies that don't make use of augmented reality technologies may soon find themselves unable to compete, argue Sarah Willersdorf, Christine Barton and Pierre Dupreelle.
Beauty
Bain Veteran Backs Cannabis ‘Mini-Amazon’ With CBD Beauty Fund
A former partner at Bain & Co has launched a $50 million fund focused on cosmetics and beauty products derived from hemp, a type of cannabis.
Bain Veteran Backs Cannabis ‘Mini-Amazon’ With CBD Beauty Fund
A former partner at Bain & Co has launched a $50 million fund focused on cosmetics and beauty products derived from hemp, a type of cannabis.
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Adidas’ Plan to Resurrect Reebok
Reebok is trying to carve out a new place in an athleisure-driven sportswear market by prioritising women and embracing style. A resurgence of 1990s fashion trends is helping.
Adidas’ Plan to Resurrect Reebok
Reebok is trying to carve out a new place in an athleisure-driven sportswear market by prioritising women and embracing style. A resurgence of 1990s fashion trends is helping.
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Financial Markets
News Bites | NewStore Lands $50 Million in Funding
In today’s News Bites, mobile retail platform NewStore shares its plans to take on Amazon after a Series B funding round.
News Bites | NewStore Lands $50 Million in Funding
In today’s News Bites, mobile retail platform NewStore shares its plans to take on Amazon after a Series B funding round.
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Armed with Data and $16M in New Funding, M.Gemi Seeks Scale
The disruptive direct-to-consumer brand, which sells Italian-made shoes, has raised a Series C round to fuel growth.
Armed with Data and $16M in New Funding, M.Gemi Seeks Scale
The disruptive direct-to-consumer brand, which sells Italian-made shoes, has raised a Series C round to fuel growth.
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New Balance Created Its PR Crisis. Neo-Nazis Aren’t Helping
Days after the shoe company drew ire for praising the trade policies of President-elect Donald Trump, a neo-Nazi blogger on Saturday declared his support for New Balance footwear.
New Balance Created Its PR Crisis. Neo-Nazis Aren’t Helping
Days after the shoe company drew ire for praising the trade policies of President-elect Donald Trump, a neo-Nazi blogger on Saturday declared his support for New Balance footwear.
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Chuck Taylor Sequel Flops, Dealing Blow to Nike’s Converse Brand
With a lot of fanfare last July, Converse released a more expensive version of the classic Chuck Taylor, the first major overhaul of the world’s most iconic and best-selling sneaker, though like many sequels it was a letdown.
Chuck Taylor Sequel Flops, Dealing Blow to Nike’s Converse Brand
With a lot of fanfare last July, Converse released a more expensive version of the classic Chuck Taylor, the first major overhaul of the world’s most iconic and best-selling sneaker, though like many sequels it was a letdown.
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Technology
Op-Ed | Why Brands Must Build ‘Mobile-Up’
Mobile enables powerful one-to-one interactions between brands and customers, but tapping the opportunity requires rethinking much more than just front-end experience, argues Stephan Schambach.
Op-Ed | Why Brands Must Build ‘Mobile-Up’
Mobile enables powerful one-to-one interactions between brands and customers, but tapping the opportunity requires rethinking much more than just front-end experience, argues Stephan Schambach.
News & Analysis
Inside the Iteration of Converse’s Chuck Taylors
The maker of Chuck Taylor All-Stars is on a drive to update its shoes. Is that what consumers really want?
Inside the Iteration of Converse’s Chuck Taylors
The maker of Chuck Taylor All-Stars is on a drive to update its shoes. Is that what consumers really want?
Technology
Thomas H. Lee in the Lead to Buy eBay's Enterprise Unit
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners LP is in advanced talks to acquire the enterprise business of eBay Inc for close to $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
Thomas H. Lee in the Lead to Buy eBay's Enterprise Unit
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners LP is in advanced talks to acquire the enterprise business of eBay Inc for close to $1 billion, 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.