Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
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Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
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Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
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Stores Still Critical to Wooing Men, But Leaders Re-Wiring for Digital Age
In the age of e-commerce, physical flagships are still critical to engaging male luxury consumers, though market leaders are integrating their online and offline presence to create new digitally enhanced stores.
Stores Still Critical to Wooing Men, But Leaders Re-Wiring for Digital Age
In the age of e-commerce, physical flagships are still critical to engaging male luxury consumers, though market leaders are integrating their online and offline presence to create new digitally enhanced stores.
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Why Ecommerce Companies Are Eyeing Brick-and-Mortar Retail
"Bonobos, Frank and Oak and a handful of other online sellers have launched full-service brick-and-mortar stores in recent years,
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"Bonobos, Frank and Oak and a handful of other online sellers have launched full-service brick-and-mortar stores in recent years,
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Who Are You Calling Girly? (NY Times) "In the year since Ms. Waight Keller, formerly the designer of Pringle of Scotland, became the creative
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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.