Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
childrenswear
News & Analysis
The 'Fashionisation' of Childrenswear
Luxury houses and independent brands are tapping increased consumer demand for trend-led, sustainable and designer childrenswear.
The 'Fashionisation' of Childrenswear
Luxury houses and independent brands are tapping increased consumer demand for trend-led, sustainable and designer childrenswear.
News & Analysis
Who's Tapping the Childrenswear Boom?
From online virtual shopping destinations and interactive magical story books to celebrity hot spots, these leading retailers are seizing the growing opportunity in the childrenswear market.
Who's Tapping the Childrenswear Boom?
From online virtual shopping destinations and interactive magical story books to celebrity hot spots, these leading retailers are seizing the growing opportunity in the childrenswear market.
News & Analysis
The Childrenswear Market Comes of Age
Growth in childrenswear has overtaken that of both menswear and womenswear.
The Childrenswear Market Comes of Age
Growth in childrenswear has overtaken that of both menswear and womenswear.
Retail
The Children's Place Reports 2Q Loss
The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. on Tuesday reported a loss of $13.7 million in its fiscal second quarter.
The Children's Place Reports 2Q Loss
The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. on Tuesday reported a loss of $13.7 million in its fiscal second quarter.
Global Markets
The End of Boys and Girls: These Companies Are Going to Change How Your Kids Dress
Frustrated parents are launching apparel startups to upend gender norms.
The End of Boys and Girls: These Companies Are Going to Change How Your Kids Dress
Frustrated parents are launching apparel startups to upend gender norms.
News & Analysis
Moneyed Milano, Branding the baby, China to cut luxury duties, CreateThe buys Morpheus, Brian Duffy’s genius
In the Money! (IHT) "The changes are more profound than just strong sales figures, which, in the end, will be counterbalanced by weak numbers from
Moneyed Milano, Branding the baby, China to cut luxury duties, CreateThe buys Morpheus, Brian Duffy’s genius
In the Money! (IHT) "The changes are more profound than just strong sales figures, which, in the end, will be counterbalanced by weak numbers from
News & Analysis
Little luxuries, Prada’s rich valuation, Off-price Chinese portals, Gilt’s Park & Bond, The best of Tumblr
Little Luxuries: Designer Apparel for Children is the Next Big Thing (Forbes) "Move over fast fashion collaborations, another way haute designers
Little luxuries, Prada’s rich valuation, Off-price Chinese portals, Gilt’s Park & Bond, The best of Tumblr
Little Luxuries: Designer Apparel for Children is the Next Big Thing (Forbes) "Move over fast fashion collaborations, another way haute designers
News & Analysis
Tom Ford's glamorous coup, Turning up the value, Playgrounds as runways, Measuring social content, The Céline factor
Glamorously, Tom Ford Is Back (NY Times) "Explaining why he didn't allow pictures, Mr. Ford said that fashion had become overexposed in recent
Tom Ford's glamorous coup, Turning up the value, Playgrounds as runways, Measuring social content, The Céline factor
Glamorously, Tom Ford Is Back (NY Times) "Explaining why he didn't allow pictures, Mr. Ford said that fashion had become overexposed in recent
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.