Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Google Wants to Make Your Shirt More Like a Smartphone
Google's big idea is to bring technology into the fabric, rather than sewing or gluing an electronic patch to conventional cloth.
Google Wants to Make Your Shirt More Like a Smartphone
Google's big idea is to bring technology into the fabric, rather than sewing or gluing an electronic patch to conventional cloth.
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Facebook Acquires TheFind, Said to Ramp Up Product Advertising
Facebook Inc. is buying TheFind Inc., a search engine for Web shopping, as the world’s largest social network seeks to make more money from people shopping online.
Facebook Acquires TheFind, Said to Ramp Up Product Advertising
Facebook Inc. is buying TheFind Inc., a search engine for Web shopping, as the world’s largest social network seeks to make more money from people shopping online.
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Google Expands US Shopping Service in Challenge to Amazon.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW, United States — Google Inc. expanded its online shopping and delivery services to more U.S. cities as it challenges Amazon.com Inc. to
Google Expands US Shopping Service in Challenge to Amazon.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW, United States — Google Inc. expanded its online shopping and delivery services to more U.S. cities as it challenges Amazon.com Inc. to
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Jess Lee's Journey From Polyvore Superuser to CEO
Vikram Alexei Kansara sits down with Jess Lee, co-founder and CEO of Polyvore, a community-driven fashion discovery site that aims to create 'an army of Anna Wintours.'
Jess Lee's Journey From Polyvore Superuser to CEO
Vikram Alexei Kansara sits down with Jess Lee, co-founder and CEO of Polyvore, a community-driven fashion discovery site that aims to create 'an army of Anna Wintours.'
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Silicon Valley’s Start-Up Machine
"Last year at Brown University, Walker Williams and Evan Stites-Clayton created Teespring, a crowdfunding Web site that sold custom-made apparel —
Silicon Valley’s Start-Up Machine
"Last year at Brown University, Walker Williams and Evan Stites-Clayton created Teespring, a crowdfunding Web site that sold custom-made apparel —
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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.