Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Saks Bond Suffers $1 Billion Loss Before a Single Payment Is Made
Saks Global is now seeking even more money to shore up finances while bondholders, who face almost $1 billion in losses, have begun to question if they’ll receive a single interest payment.
Saks Bond Suffers $1 Billion Loss Before a Single Payment Is Made
Saks Global is now seeking even more money to shore up finances while bondholders, who face almost $1 billion in losses, have begun to question if they’ll receive a single interest payment.
TikTok, Tariffs and Luxury’s Fake News Problem | The Debrief
A wave of TikTok videos has fuelled a narrative that luxury bags and their counterfeits are made in the same factories. BoF’s Sarah Kent joins The Debrief to unpack what this says about consumer trust, supply chain secrecy and the growing backlash against brand mythology.
TikTok, Tariffs and Luxury’s Fake News Problem | The Debrief
A wave of TikTok videos has fuelled a narrative that luxury bags and their counterfeits are made in the same factories. BoF’s Sarah Kent joins The Debrief to unpack what this says about consumer trust, supply chain secrecy and the growing backlash against brand mythology.
With the Trade War on Pause, Here’s What’s Next for Fashion
Fashion let out a sigh of relief as the US and China announced a de-escalation of their punishing trade battle, but the industry can’t breathe easy just yet.
With the Trade War on Pause, Here’s What’s Next for Fashion
Fashion let out a sigh of relief as the US and China announced a de-escalation of their punishing trade battle, but the industry can’t breathe easy just yet.
Denim Enters Its ‘No Rules’ Era
Denim shapes — from the Millennial skinny resurgence to Gen-Z’s ultra-baggy obsession — have been polarising. Now, a number of trends coexist and rise and fall quicker, meaning navigating what’s in and what’s out has gotten trickier.
Denim Enters Its ‘No Rules’ Era
Denim shapes — from the Millennial skinny resurgence to Gen-Z’s ultra-baggy obsession — have been polarising. Now, a number of trends coexist and rise and fall quicker, meaning navigating what’s in and what’s out has gotten trickier.
Is This the End of Cheap Stuff in America?
As US sales of Shein and Temu plummet, some sustainability advocates make the case for an unlikely win in the movement toward conscious consumption under President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies.
Is This the End of Cheap Stuff in America?
As US sales of Shein and Temu plummet, some sustainability advocates make the case for an unlikely win in the movement toward conscious consumption under President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies.
Luxury Labels Ditch Steep China Discounts to Rebuild Value
Global fashion houses are reshaping their discount strategies in China, hoping to rebuild exclusivity and attract wealthy consumers amid an economic slowdown that has impacted middle-class spending.
Luxury Labels Ditch Steep China Discounts to Rebuild Value
Global fashion houses are reshaping their discount strategies in China, hoping to rebuild exclusivity and attract wealthy consumers amid an economic slowdown that has impacted middle-class spending.
Resale Welcomes a Wave of ‘Tariff-ied’ New Customers
While resale businesses are booming with a surge of new customers seeking value by shopping used amidst tariff-induced economic uncertainty, it creates more urgency for resale to innovate.
Resale Welcomes a Wave of ‘Tariff-ied’ New Customers
While resale businesses are booming with a surge of new customers seeking value by shopping used amidst tariff-induced economic uncertainty, it creates more urgency for resale to innovate.
How Spain’s Indie Fashion Scene Nailed Global Growth
Brands including La Veste, Gimaguas and Flabelus have become the hot alternative to Europe's usual French and Scandinavian labels. Customers in cities like New York can't get enough.
How Spain’s Indie Fashion Scene Nailed Global Growth
Brands including La Veste, Gimaguas and Flabelus have become the hot alternative to Europe's usual French and Scandinavian labels. Customers in cities like New York can't get enough.
Skechers’ $9.4 Billion Blockbuster Buyout, Explained
The comfort sneaker brand’s $63-per-share acquisition by the Brazilian private equity firm 3G shocked both the fashion and financial worlds.
Skechers’ $9.4 Billion Blockbuster Buyout, Explained
The comfort sneaker brand’s $63-per-share acquisition by the Brazilian private equity firm 3G shocked both the fashion and financial worlds.
This Week: The Met Gala, the Federal Reserve and a New Tariff Pain Indicator
A gloomy economy probably won’t spoil the Costume Institute’s big party.
This Week: The Met Gala, the Federal Reserve and a New Tariff Pain Indicator
A gloomy economy probably won’t spoil the Costume Institute’s big party.
What Makes a True Community Brand?
Few words are more overused in fashion, but the ones who do it right foster genuine customer loyalty and extraordinarily high levels of engagement, writes Imran Amed.
What Makes a True Community Brand?
Few words are more overused in fashion, but the ones who do it right foster genuine customer loyalty and extraordinarily high levels of engagement, writes Imran Amed.
Amazon Isn’t the Solution to Saks’ Problems
The shiny new storefront on Amazon Luxury did not distract investors this week from Saks Global’s deteriorating liquidity problem.
Amazon Isn’t the Solution to Saks’ Problems
The shiny new storefront on Amazon Luxury did not distract investors this week from Saks Global’s deteriorating liquidity problem.
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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.