Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
health-and-wellness
News & Analysis
Is a Revolution Finally Coming to Feminine Care?
A flurry of fashionable fem care startups are taking aim at Tampax.
Is a Revolution Finally Coming to Feminine Care?
A flurry of fashionable fem care startups are taking aim at Tampax.
Beauty
The Myths and Realities of Nutrition: 'Diets Don’t Work'
On stage at #BoFVOICES, entrepreneur and consultant Dr Khosro Ezaz-Nikpay offered a radically simple solution to society's nutritional woes: fibre. Watch now.
The Myths and Realities of Nutrition: 'Diets Don’t Work'
On stage at #BoFVOICES, entrepreneur and consultant Dr Khosro Ezaz-Nikpay offered a radically simple solution to society's nutritional woes: fibre. Watch now.
News & Analysis
Why Age Is Irrelevant
Fitness guru and media entrepreneur Strauss Zelnick debunks aging myths on stage at #BoFVOICES.
Why Age Is Irrelevant
Fitness guru and media entrepreneur Strauss Zelnick debunks aging myths on stage at #BoFVOICES.
News & Analysis
How SoulCycle Scales Community
On the #BoFVOICES stage, chief executive Melanie Whelan told CNN’s Derek Blasberg that people are the key to maintaining the cult-like indoor cycling company’s special culture as it grows.
How SoulCycle Scales Community
On the #BoFVOICES stage, chief executive Melanie Whelan told CNN’s Derek Blasberg that people are the key to maintaining the cult-like indoor cycling company’s special culture as it grows.
Retail
Why America's Retailers Are Tapping Into Wellness For Growth
As retailers struggle to draw in shoppers who have migrated online, stores are seizing on one of the few bright spots in the industry — fitness and wellness — in hopes of engaging consumers.
Why America's Retailers Are Tapping Into Wellness For Growth
As retailers struggle to draw in shoppers who have migrated online, stores are seizing on one of the few bright spots in the industry — fitness and wellness — in hopes of engaging consumers.
News & Analysis
Athleisure Makeup Has The Cosmetics Industry Breaking A Sweat
"Cosmetics brands are catering to fitness enthusiasts' desire to look good in and out of the gym."
Athleisure Makeup Has The Cosmetics Industry Breaking A Sweat
"Cosmetics brands are catering to fitness enthusiasts' desire to look good in and out of the gym."
News & Analysis
A Journey From Wealth to Wellth
The personal journey of Jason Wachob, founder and chief executive of mindbodygreen, holds important lessons for the fashion industry.
A Journey From Wealth to Wellth
The personal journey of Jason Wachob, founder and chief executive of mindbodygreen, holds important lessons for the fashion industry.
News & Analysis
Why Health and Wellness is Fashion's Biggest New Competitor
Jason Wachob, Amanda Chantal Bacon, Dr. Nigma Talib and Neil Grimmer spoke at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
Why Health and Wellness is Fashion's Biggest New Competitor
Jason Wachob, Amanda Chantal Bacon, Dr. Nigma Talib and Neil Grimmer spoke at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
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.