Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Target Increases Hourly Wage to $15
The big box retailer said the new hourly rates, effective July 5, will be accompanied with bonuses, paid leave and other benefits.
Target Increases Hourly Wage to $15
The big box retailer said the new hourly rates, effective July 5, will be accompanied with bonuses, paid leave and other benefits.
Sustainability
Is Your Fashion Brand Ethical?
More and more brands are claiming that the clothes they sell have a positive social impact. Here are four essential steps toward making that statement true.
Is Your Fashion Brand Ethical?
More and more brands are claiming that the clothes they sell have a positive social impact. Here are four essential steps toward making that statement true.
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Burberry Dodges Shareholder Defeat in Vote on Executive Pay
Burberry fended off a shareholder revolt over executive pay at Marco Gobbetti’s first annual meeting as CEO, overcoming objections from some investors and advisory groups.
Burberry Dodges Shareholder Defeat in Vote on Executive Pay
Burberry fended off a shareholder revolt over executive pay at Marco Gobbetti’s first annual meeting as CEO, overcoming objections from some investors and advisory groups.
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Op-Ed | Burberry's New Fashion Directive: Get On Trend With Pay
The company may face a backlash from shareholders at its annual general meeting on Thursday over awards to chief creative director Christopher Bailey, and new finance director Julie Brown.
Op-Ed | Burberry's New Fashion Directive: Get On Trend With Pay
The company may face a backlash from shareholders at its annual general meeting on Thursday over awards to chief creative director Christopher Bailey, and new finance director Julie Brown.
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Walmart E-Commerce CEO Gets $244 Million After Jet Deal
The compensation puts Marc Lore well ahead of his boss, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, and vaults him into the ranks of America’s top-paid executives.
Walmart E-Commerce CEO Gets $244 Million After Jet Deal
The compensation puts Marc Lore well ahead of his boss, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, and vaults him into the ranks of America’s top-paid executives.
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Social Goods | Maybelline Appoints First Male Ambassador, Bangladeshi Garment Workers Protest
This week, Maybelline named Youtube star Manny Gutierrez its first male ambassador, and garment workers protest world's lowest minimum wage in Bangladesh.
Social Goods | Maybelline Appoints First Male Ambassador, Bangladeshi Garment Workers Protest
This week, Maybelline named Youtube star Manny Gutierrez its first male ambassador, and garment workers protest world's lowest minimum wage in Bangladesh.
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Social Goods | Model Price Fixing, British Vogue's 'Real' Issue, Asos Working Conditions
This week, France has fined 35 modelling agencies for price fixing, and UK MPs are to investigate working conditions at Asos.
Social Goods | Model Price Fixing, British Vogue's 'Real' Issue, Asos Working Conditions
This week, France has fined 35 modelling agencies for price fixing, and UK MPs are to investigate working conditions at Asos.
Sustainability
New Documentary Calls for 'Dignified Life' for Asian Garment Workers
A new documentary records the first hand accounts of garment workers and their daily struggles in the face of poor pay, excessive overtime, unsafe working conditions and widespread sexual harassment.
New Documentary Calls for 'Dignified Life' for Asian Garment Workers
A new documentary records the first hand accounts of garment workers and their daily struggles in the face of poor pay, excessive overtime, unsafe working conditions and widespread sexual harassment.
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Sustainability
Social Goods | Protecting Female Workers, Primark on Sustainability, Cotton Recovery
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Protecting Female Workers, Primark on Sustainability, Cotton Recovery
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Financial Markets
Wal-Mart to Give Pay Raises to Most of Its Workers
Most of Wal-Mart's US employees will get raises as part of the world's largest retailer's previously announced commitment to invest in its workforce.
Wal-Mart to Give Pay Raises to Most of Its Workers
Most of Wal-Mart's US employees will get raises as part of the world's largest retailer's previously announced commitment to invest in its workforce.
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Would You Buy Clothes Made in Prison?
Companies, social enterprises and fashion schools are working with prisons to make clothing. But is it possible — and ethical — to build a fashion business behind bars?
Would You Buy Clothes Made in Prison?
Companies, social enterprises and fashion schools are working with prisons to make clothing. But is it possible — and ethical — to build a fashion business behind bars?
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Urban Outfitters to End On-Call Shifts for New York Employees
Apparel retailer Urban Outfitters Inc has agreed to end on-call shifts for employees at all its New York stores.
Urban Outfitters to End On-Call Shifts for New York Employees
Apparel retailer Urban Outfitters Inc has agreed to end on-call shifts for employees at all its New York stores.
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.