Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Entrepreneurship
Part 6: How Wise Is Conventional Wisdom?
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, on when it makes sense to follow the ‘rulebook’ and when you need to throw conventional wisdom out the window.
Part 6: How Wise Is Conventional Wisdom?
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, on when it makes sense to follow the ‘rulebook’ and when you need to throw conventional wisdom out the window.
Entrepreneurship
Part 5: How to Choose the Right Investors
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, examines the art and science of how to find the right backers for your venture.
Part 5: How to Choose the Right Investors
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, examines the art and science of how to find the right backers for your venture.
Entrepreneurship
Part 4: Making the Most of Mentorship
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, offers tips on what it takes to learn from your mentors and be a good leader and mentor to your team.
Part 4: Making the Most of Mentorship
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, offers tips on what it takes to learn from your mentors and be a good leader and mentor to your team.
Entrepreneurship
Part 3: The Business Plan is Your Roadmap
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, provides step-by-step advice on putting together your business plan.
Part 3: The Business Plan is Your Roadmap
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, provides step-by-step advice on putting together your business plan.
Entrepreneurship
Part 2: The Need For Speed
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, examines the trade-offs between careful planning and speed of execution. Do you 'get it right first' or 'get big fast'?
Part 2: The Need For Speed
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, examines the trade-offs between careful planning and speed of execution. Do you 'get it right first' or 'get big fast'?
Entrepreneurship
Part 1: From Big Idea to Launch
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, provides advice on how to go from your big idea to launch day.
Part 1: From Big Idea to Launch
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, provides advice on how to go from your big idea to launch day.
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.