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
Lilly Pulitzer Print Archive Rediscovered
The paintings and designs of Suzie Zuzek, the artist behind the brand’s vivacious prints, were previously thought to be destroyed.
Lilly Pulitzer Print Archive Rediscovered
The paintings and designs of Suzie Zuzek, the artist behind the brand’s vivacious prints, were previously thought to be destroyed.
Retail
How a Shirt Covered in Swastikas Ends Up in a Department Store
Several layers of quality control are supposed to catch such items before they hit store racks.
How a Shirt Covered in Swastikas Ends Up in a Department Store
Several layers of quality control are supposed to catch such items before they hit store racks.
News & Analysis
How Hurricane Matthew Could Impact Retail — and How Retailers Are Responding
"The most dangerous storm to hit the Atlantic Coast in years is bearing down fast. But from supply shortages to logistical disruptions, the ripple
How Hurricane Matthew Could Impact Retail — and How Retailers Are Responding
"The most dangerous storm to hit the Atlantic Coast in years is bearing down fast. But from supply shortages to logistical disruptions, the ripple
Financial Markets
Elizabeth Arden Reports 2Q Loss
Elizabeth Arden Inc. on Thursday reported a loss of $4.9 million in its fiscal second quarter. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations.
Elizabeth Arden Reports 2Q Loss
Elizabeth Arden Inc. on Thursday reported a loss of $4.9 million in its fiscal second quarter. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations.
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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.