Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Chicago, United States
Retail
What Makes a Mall Work in 2020
Exceptional shopping centres can thrive even in the middle of a pandemic. What separates the winners from the losers? And where should brands place their bets?
What Makes a Mall Work in 2020
Exceptional shopping centres can thrive even in the middle of a pandemic. What separates the winners from the losers? And where should brands place their bets?
Retail
US Retailers Secure Stores as Worries About Election Unrest Mount
As security experts warn that the US presidential election could spark renewed civil unrest, stores in major cities like Chicago remain boarded up following on from Black Lives Matter protests during the spring and summer.
US Retailers Secure Stores as Worries About Election Unrest Mount
As security experts warn that the US presidential election could spark renewed civil unrest, stores in major cities like Chicago remain boarded up following on from Black Lives Matter protests during the spring and summer.
News & Analysis
At Columbia College Chicago, Rewiring Fashion Education for Today
Having launched a hybrid-educational format designed to cater to the needs of both current and incoming students, faculty members from the creative arts school share their new academic approach to help prepare students for an industry transformed.
At Columbia College Chicago, Rewiring Fashion Education for Today
Having launched a hybrid-educational format designed to cater to the needs of both current and incoming students, faculty members from the creative arts school share their new academic approach to help prepare students for an industry transformed.
Luxury
Is the Fashion Industry Moving Too Fast? Virgil Doesn’t Think So.
The Off-White founder is debuting yet another collaboration: an "Office Supplies"-inspired jewellery line with New-York based Jacob & Co.
Is the Fashion Industry Moving Too Fast? Virgil Doesn’t Think So.
The Off-White founder is debuting yet another collaboration: an "Office Supplies"-inspired jewellery line with New-York based Jacob & Co.
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News & Analysis
Columbia College Chicago’s ‘Off-Beat’ Approach to Fashion Education
BoF meets former and current students to hear how studying fashion in Chicago creates opportunities for experimentation and innovation.
Columbia College Chicago’s ‘Off-Beat’ Approach to Fashion Education
BoF meets former and current students to hear how studying fashion in Chicago creates opportunities for experimentation and innovation.
News & Analysis
Chicago Cashes in on Virgil Abloh
It’s the summer of hypebeasts in the Windy City, as the first museum exhibition dedicated to Abloh’s prolific career draws crowds of fans looking to experience the designer’s work - and snag limited-edition merch.
Chicago Cashes in on Virgil Abloh
It’s the summer of hypebeasts in the Windy City, as the first museum exhibition dedicated to Abloh’s prolific career draws crowds of fans looking to experience the designer’s work - and snag limited-edition merch.
News & Analysis
Online Holiday Shopping Soared But In-Store Still a Big Unknown
E-commerce holiday sales jumped 16.5 percent from a year earlier to a total of $126 billion in the US.
Online Holiday Shopping Soared But In-Store Still a Big Unknown
E-commerce holiday sales jumped 16.5 percent from a year earlier to a total of $126 billion in the US.
News & Analysis
Rewriting the Fashion Education Curriculum at Columbia College Chicago
Dr Colbey Reid explains why the school's graduates are “ready to work at a Chanel or a Macy’s, but also at a Google or an IBM.”
Rewriting the Fashion Education Curriculum at Columbia College Chicago
Dr Colbey Reid explains why the school's graduates are “ready to work at a Chanel or a Macy’s, but also at a Google or an IBM.”
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Retail
Target to Hire 120,000 Workers to Meet Holiday Season Rush
The retailer said the busiest time of the year will require a 20 percent increase in hires over 2017.
Target to Hire 120,000 Workers to Meet Holiday Season Rush
The retailer said the busiest time of the year will require a 20 percent increase in hires over 2017.
News & Analysis
Helly Hanson Is Suing Off-White
The Norwegian sportswear brand alleges that Off-White is intentionally infringing the stripe mark that it began using in the US more than 40 years
Helly Hanson Is Suing Off-White
The Norwegian sportswear brand alleges that Off-White is intentionally infringing the stripe mark that it began using in the US more than 40 years
News & Analysis
US Shoppers Browse Stores, Buy Online as Black Friday Deals Beckon
Despite explosive growth in online shopping, traditional retailers still earn the bulk of their revenue from in-store buys.
US Shoppers Browse Stores, Buy Online as Black Friday Deals Beckon
Despite explosive growth in online shopping, traditional retailers still earn the bulk of their revenue from in-store buys.
Technology
US Online Retail Sales Likely to Surpass $1 Trillion by 2027
As more Americans move away from brick-and-mortar stores, FTI Consulting forecasts online sales will grow at a compound annual rate of 12 percent through 2020.
US Online Retail Sales Likely to Surpass $1 Trillion by 2027
As more Americans move away from brick-and-mortar stores, FTI Consulting forecasts online sales will grow at a compound annual rate of 12 percent through 2020.
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.