Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Gap Drops After Tariffs’ Tolls and Athleta Weigh on Performance
Changes at the San Francisco-based company’s namesake brand and Old Navy seem to be working, but Banana Republic and Athleta haven’t bounced back as quickly.
Gap Drops After Tariffs’ Tolls and Athleta Weigh on Performance
Changes at the San Francisco-based company’s namesake brand and Old Navy seem to be working, but Banana Republic and Athleta haven’t bounced back as quickly.
Pop Mart’s New Mini Labubu Doll Sells Out Instantly in China
The robust demand in China bodes well for launches in major overseas markets including the US, Thailand and Australia, where the toys will be available online starting Friday morning.
Pop Mart’s New Mini Labubu Doll Sells Out Instantly in China
The robust demand in China bodes well for launches in major overseas markets including the US, Thailand and Australia, where the toys will be available online starting Friday morning.
Why Brands Started Taking TikTok Shop Seriously
In the last year, TikTok Shop’s sales have ballooned as startups and established labels alike latch onto the platform for sales growth. But sellers will need standout products and content to avoid getting lost in a crowded marketplace.
Why Brands Started Taking TikTok Shop Seriously
In the last year, TikTok Shop’s sales have ballooned as startups and established labels alike latch onto the platform for sales growth. But sellers will need standout products and content to avoid getting lost in a crowded marketplace.
Kohl’s Jumps on Outlook Boost in Sign of Consumer Resilience
The outlook lifted a day after Bloomberg reported the retailer had requested more time from vendors to settle invoices.
Kohl’s Jumps on Outlook Boost in Sign of Consumer Resilience
The outlook lifted a day after Bloomberg reported the retailer had requested more time from vendors to settle invoices.
UK Luggage Brand Antler Acquires Paravel in Liquidation Sale
The Strandbags-owned company is expanding its global portfolio by scooping up Paravel’s IP, betting on fashion-led branding and new categories to stand out in a crowded luggage market.
UK Luggage Brand Antler Acquires Paravel in Liquidation Sale
The Strandbags-owned company is expanding its global portfolio by scooping up Paravel’s IP, betting on fashion-led branding and new categories to stand out in a crowded luggage market.
Millennial Yoga Guru Sues Alo For Age Discrimination
One of the celebrity-favourite athleisure brand’s yoga instructors, now in her 40s, alleges she was let go for no longer conforming to the “Alo aesthetic.” Her case hinges on whether influencers like her are employees or private contractors.
Millennial Yoga Guru Sues Alo For Age Discrimination
One of the celebrity-favourite athleisure brand’s yoga instructors, now in her 40s, alleges she was let go for no longer conforming to the “Alo aesthetic.” Her case hinges on whether influencers like her are employees or private contractors.
A Chinese E-Commerce Glut Is Meeting Resistance in Latin America
The region is starting to tax the flood of cheap stuff from its lopsided trade partner.
A Chinese E-Commerce Glut Is Meeting Resistance in Latin America
The region is starting to tax the flood of cheap stuff from its lopsided trade partner.
How Fashion Is Navigating Its Summer of Scandal
American Eagle, Adidas and Swatch are among the companies that have found themselves at the centre of controversies. Crisis management experts explain why this keeps happening, and how brands should respond.
How Fashion Is Navigating Its Summer of Scandal
American Eagle, Adidas and Swatch are among the companies that have found themselves at the centre of controversies. Crisis management experts explain why this keeps happening, and how brands should respond.
Consumer Resilience to Be Tested as Tariff-Fuelled Price Increases Brew
US retailers remain bullish on the resilience of US consumers, a sentiment that could soon be put to the test as tariff-fuelled price hikes increasingly show up on shelves.
Consumer Resilience to Be Tested as Tariff-Fuelled Price Increases Brew
US retailers remain bullish on the resilience of US consumers, a sentiment that could soon be put to the test as tariff-fuelled price hikes increasingly show up on shelves.
Walmart Slumps on Rare Profit Miss, Citing Higher Claims
Despite the rare profit miss, the retail giant raised its full-year sales guidance, an optimistic signal that consumers’ purchasing power is holding up despite rising concerns over inflation and weakening economic data.
Walmart Slumps on Rare Profit Miss, Citing Higher Claims
Despite the rare profit miss, the retail giant raised its full-year sales guidance, an optimistic signal that consumers’ purchasing power is holding up despite rising concerns over inflation and weakening economic data.
Exclusive: The North Face Unveils First Aimé Leon Dore Collaboration
Aimé Leon Dore’s founder Teddy Santis details what he hopes to be a recurring collaboration with The North Face, which is aspiring to lean further into lifestyle apparel as it seeks to double its revenue.
Exclusive: The North Face Unveils First Aimé Leon Dore Collaboration
Aimé Leon Dore’s founder Teddy Santis details what he hopes to be a recurring collaboration with The North Face, which is aspiring to lean further into lifestyle apparel as it seeks to double its revenue.
Why Off-Price Is Entering a New Golden Age
With stronger-than-expected sales, a higher annual forecast and a playbook built for tariff turbulence, TJX is proving that off-price is not just resilient but ascendant in fashion — leaving traditional retail competitors scrambling to keep up.
Why Off-Price Is Entering a New Golden Age
With stronger-than-expected sales, a higher annual forecast and a playbook built for tariff turbulence, TJX is proving that off-price is not just resilient but ascendant in fashion — leaving traditional retail competitors scrambling to keep up.
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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.
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.
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.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
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.
EBay Is Laying Off About 800 Workers
The cuts affect roughly 6 percent of the company’s global workforce and comes a week after it said it would acquire Depop.
Steven Madden Yanked Guidance After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
Chief executive Edward Rosenfeld told analysts the sudden change in trade policy makes it difficult to calculate the cost of tariffs in the coming months.