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
Apple Retail Chief Angela Ahrendts Departs
The former Burberry CEO led retail and online stores at the tech company for five years.
Apple Retail Chief Angela Ahrendts Departs
The former Burberry CEO led retail and online stores at the tech company for five years.
Luxury
Hermès Is Primed for the ‘Californication’ of the World, Says CEO
Chief executive Axel Dumas unpacks what expansion in the Bay Area means for the French megabrand.
Hermès Is Primed for the ‘Californication’ of the World, Says CEO
Chief executive Axel Dumas unpacks what expansion in the Bay Area means for the French megabrand.
News & Analysis
Pebble Watch sets Kickstarter Record
"One of the most successful Kickstarter projects to date, the Pebble smart watch, has set a record on the crowdfunding site as the start-up rallies
Pebble Watch sets Kickstarter Record
"One of the most successful Kickstarter projects to date, the Pebble smart watch, has set a record on the crowdfunding site as the start-up rallies
Marketing
Op-Ed | Photoshopped Fashion Ads Should Be Labelled
The Photoshopped images that appear in fashion and beauty advertising cause emotional and physical health issues in young women. It’s time these images are accompanied by clear disclosures, argue Camilla Olson and Samantha Jensen.
Op-Ed | Photoshopped Fashion Ads Should Be Labelled
The Photoshopped images that appear in fashion and beauty advertising cause emotional and physical health issues in young women. It’s time these images are accompanied by clear disclosures, argue Camilla Olson and Samantha Jensen.
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News & Analysis
Brands Invest in ‘New Generation of Materials’
From fashion and apparel giants like Kering, Nike and Uniqlo to Silicon Valley start-ups, a wide range of companies are working to develop a new generation of materials in order to enhance the style, performance and sustainability of their products.
Brands Invest in ‘New Generation of Materials’
From fashion and apparel giants like Kering, Nike and Uniqlo to Silicon Valley start-ups, a wide range of companies are working to develop a new generation of materials in order to enhance the style, performance and sustainability of their products.
Technology
Instagram's Start-Up Secrets
What can fashion-tech companies learn from Instagram’s success? Co-founder and CEO Kevin Systrom shares his start-up secrets.
Instagram's Start-Up Secrets
What can fashion-tech companies learn from Instagram’s success? Co-founder and CEO Kevin Systrom shares his start-up secrets.
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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.