Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now. Are Retailers Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, PVH Corp.'s financial results and hunt for another brand to buy, and a new exhibition of vintage fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now. Are Retailers Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, PVH Corp.'s financial results and hunt for another brand to buy, and a new exhibition of vintage fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
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UK Shoppers to Shrug off Retail Blues in Pre-Christmas Spree
Online retailers including Asos are banking on a surge in Black Friday sales, as 87 percent of consumers plan to spend more than they did last year.
UK Shoppers to Shrug off Retail Blues in Pre-Christmas Spree
Online retailers including Asos are banking on a surge in Black Friday sales, as 87 percent of consumers plan to spend more than they did last year.
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Cyber Monday Sales Hit Record in Holiday Shopping Blitz
Revenue of $7.9 billion made it the largest online shopping day of all time in the US.
Cyber Monday Sales Hit Record in Holiday Shopping Blitz
Revenue of $7.9 billion made it the largest online shopping day of all time in the US.
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Blockbuster Cyber Monday Is Overshadowed by Economic Outlook
Despite record spending on Cyber Monday, rising interest rates and an escalating trade war mean US retailers are still facing squeezed profit margins.
Blockbuster Cyber Monday Is Overshadowed by Economic Outlook
Despite record spending on Cyber Monday, rising interest rates and an escalating trade war mean US retailers are still facing squeezed profit margins.
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Online Surge Marks Start of Thanksgiving Sales
Holiday sales this year are set to reach a record $701 billion, led by e-commerce and consumer electronics.
Online Surge Marks Start of Thanksgiving Sales
Holiday sales this year are set to reach a record $701 billion, led by e-commerce and consumer electronics.
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The Art of the Markdown
End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.
The Art of the Markdown
End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.
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Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales
Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.
Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales
Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.
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Online Sales Boost UK Black Friday as Retail Stores Languish
E-commerce sales were up by 6 percent, while the number of shoppers in stores was down by 3.6 percent.
Online Sales Boost UK Black Friday as Retail Stores Languish
E-commerce sales were up by 6 percent, while the number of shoppers in stores was down by 3.6 percent.
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US Online Sales Surge, Shoppers Throng Stores on Thanksgiving Evening
Surging online sales and a shift away from store shopping have thinned the crowds typically seen at stores on Thanksgiving evening and Black Friday.
US Online Sales Surge, Shoppers Throng Stores on Thanksgiving Evening
Surging online sales and a shift away from store shopping have thinned the crowds typically seen at stores on Thanksgiving evening and Black Friday.
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Online Retailers Navigate the Cyber Monday Conundrum
Brands don’t want you to wait until after Thanksgiving to start buying. They want you to spend now. In fact, they may be counting on it.
Online Retailers Navigate the Cyber Monday Conundrum
Brands don’t want you to wait until after Thanksgiving to start buying. They want you to spend now. In fact, they may be counting on it.
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Retailers’ Holiday Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be “Discount Everything”
"Retailers should know that there are alternatives to engaging in price-to-price combat."
Retailers’ Holiday Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be “Discount Everything”
"Retailers should know that there are alternatives to engaging in price-to-price combat."
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Cyber Monday Sales Biggest Online Shopping Day in US History
The data compiled by Adobe Digital Insights, easily surpassed prior estimates, and dismissed fears that strong web sales during the Thanksgiving weekend would hurt sales on Cyber Monday.
Cyber Monday Sales Biggest Online Shopping Day in US History
The data compiled by Adobe Digital Insights, easily surpassed prior estimates, and dismissed fears that strong web sales during the Thanksgiving weekend would hurt sales on Cyber Monday.
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.