Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.

This week, the industry will be discussing the loss of much-loved designer Alber Elbaz, the Academy Awards and sales results from Shopify.

This week, the industry will be discussing the loss of much-loved designer Alber Elbaz, the Academy Awards and sales results from Shopify.

This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Meryl Streep on Saturday accused designer Karl Lagerfeld of spoiling her night at the Academy Awards ceremony by falsely accusing her of being paid to wear a gown on the Oscars red carpet.

Meryl Streep on Saturday accused designer Karl Lagerfeld of spoiling her night at the Academy Awards ceremony by falsely accusing her of being paid to wear a gown on the Oscars red carpet.
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Stylist Leslie Fremar breaks down how she worked with brands and her celebrity clients — including Julianne Moore, Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon — to build the looks they wore on the red carpet at Sunday’s Academy Awards.

Stylist Leslie Fremar breaks down how she worked with brands and her celebrity clients — including Julianne Moore, Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon — to build the looks they wore on the red carpet at Sunday’s Academy Awards.

LOS ANGELES, United States — When Jennifer Lawrence tripped on her way to accept her best actress Oscar last year, her blush pink princess-like Dior

LOS ANGELES, United States — When Jennifer Lawrence tripped on her way to accept her best actress Oscar last year, her blush pink princess-like Dior

Oscars Evolve With Economy (WWD) "With the worldwide economy in turmoil, glamour lives in the run-up to Hollywood's annual Academy Awards

Oscars Evolve With Economy (WWD) "With the worldwide economy in turmoil, glamour lives in the run-up to Hollywood's annual Academy Awards
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The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
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.
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
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.
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
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.
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.