President Libby Wadle breaks down the fast-growing label’s dual-gender strategy.
President Libby Wadle breaks down the fast-growing label’s dual-gender strategy.
Madewell’s double-digital growth is buoying the J.Crew Group as sales at its namesake brand continue to dwindle. President Libby Wadle explains why Madewell is working, and how she plans to keep the momentum going.
Madewell’s double-digital growth is buoying the J.Crew Group as sales at its namesake brand continue to dwindle. President Libby Wadle explains why Madewell is working, and how she plans to keep the momentum going.
Though overall revenue increased just 2 percent last quarter, it jumped 32 percent at Madewell.
Though overall revenue increased just 2 percent last quarter, it jumped 32 percent at Madewell.
The company has made progress cutting expenses and boosting margins and expects to close 50 stores this year.
The company has made progress cutting expenses and boosting margins and expects to close 50 stores this year.
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
"There are few fashion merchants who have better defined affordable American style than Mickey Drexler."
"There are few fashion merchants who have better defined affordable American style than Mickey Drexler."
Kris Van Assche By Rick Owens (Interview) "The last two years have marked a subtle turning point for the 35-year-old Van Assche, who has weathered
Kris Van Assche By Rick Owens (Interview) "The last two years have marked a subtle turning point for the 35-year-old Van Assche, who has weathered
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.
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
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.
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
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.
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.
Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.