Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Nike Dunk, Once the World’s Hottest Sneaker, Is Fading Away
Sales of the Nike Dunk are expected to drop 70 percent over two years as new CEO Elliott Hill scales classic sneakers back to make way for new designs. Hill seeks to remedy Nike’s inventory problem by renewing its longtime strategy of maintaining enough supply scarcity to boost popularity among consumers.
Nike Dunk, Once the World’s Hottest Sneaker, Is Fading Away
Sales of the Nike Dunk are expected to drop 70 percent over two years as new CEO Elliott Hill scales classic sneakers back to make way for new designs. Hill seeks to remedy Nike’s inventory problem by renewing its longtime strategy of maintaining enough supply scarcity to boost popularity among consumers.
Shopify Takes Steps To Pull In Billions From Passive Funds
Since announcing last week that the e-commerce company would transfer its US-listed shares to the marketplace, Shopify has risen 16 percent. Even after the company moves to Nasdaq, it will maintain a dual listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Shopify Takes Steps To Pull In Billions From Passive Funds
Since announcing last week that the e-commerce company would transfer its US-listed shares to the marketplace, Shopify has risen 16 percent. Even after the company moves to Nasdaq, it will maintain a dual listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Op-Ed | Target’s DEI Flip-Flop Came at a Price
Early data indicates Target and Walmart’s store traffic has declined since their DEI exit, while Costco’s has grown, signalling that we may be entering a new era of consumer boycotts.
Op-Ed | Target’s DEI Flip-Flop Came at a Price
Early data indicates Target and Walmart’s store traffic has declined since their DEI exit, while Costco’s has grown, signalling that we may be entering a new era of consumer boycotts.
This Week: Is H&M’s Turnaround Working?
The fast fashion retailer, which reports its first-quarter results Thursday, is aiming to return to growth after a marketing blitz starring Charli XCX.
This Week: Is H&M’s Turnaround Working?
The fast fashion retailer, which reports its first-quarter results Thursday, is aiming to return to growth after a marketing blitz starring Charli XCX.
Hudson’s Bay to Begin Liquidating Most Stores on Monday
An Ontario court approved the retailer’s proposal to liquidate most stores while trying to find restructuring solutions with creditors and landlords on Friday.
Hudson’s Bay to Begin Liquidating Most Stores on Monday
An Ontario court approved the retailer’s proposal to liquidate most stores while trying to find restructuring solutions with creditors and landlords on Friday.
Making Sense of This Week’s Big Fashion Bankruptcies
News of Forever 21 and Hudson’s Bay facing liquidation this week rang alarm bells for an industry already facing macroeconomic challenges this year. But their failures could have been avoided.
Making Sense of This Week’s Big Fashion Bankruptcies
News of Forever 21 and Hudson’s Bay facing liquidation this week rang alarm bells for an industry already facing macroeconomic challenges this year. But their failures could have been avoided.
Nike Comeback Bid Is Threatened by Inventory Reset, Tariffs
The activewear brand’s shares dropped almost 5 percent after CFO Matthew Friend said he expects fourth-quarter revenue to decline by more than analyst expectations in Nike’s third-quarter earnings call. Nike’s turnaround effort faces weak consumer spending and fallout from President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.
Nike Comeback Bid Is Threatened by Inventory Reset, Tariffs
The activewear brand’s shares dropped almost 5 percent after CFO Matthew Friend said he expects fourth-quarter revenue to decline by more than analyst expectations in Nike’s third-quarter earnings call. Nike’s turnaround effort faces weak consumer spending and fallout from President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.
The Increasingly Popular Solve to Fashion’s Wholesale Woes
A challenging wholesale environment is pushing more fashion brands to sell on marketplaces where they directly fulfil customers orders. But the model requires a higher level of collaboration between brands and retailers to make it a mutually beneficial investment.
The Increasingly Popular Solve to Fashion’s Wholesale Woes
A challenging wholesale environment is pushing more fashion brands to sell on marketplaces where they directly fulfil customers orders. But the model requires a higher level of collaboration between brands and retailers to make it a mutually beneficial investment.
Behind the Rise of the ‘It’ Sweatshirt
Brands like Parke and The Bar have turned a relatively ordinary item into a must-have for thousands of Gen-Z customers, building hype with limited drops and careful product design.
Behind the Rise of the ‘It’ Sweatshirt
Brands like Parke and The Bar have turned a relatively ordinary item into a must-have for thousands of Gen-Z customers, building hype with limited drops and careful product design.
The Business Behind Christos Garkinos’ Live Resale Empire
The former HSN host has built a loyal community – and racked up over $100 million in sales – by turning Instagram Live into a modern-day trunk show. Now, he’s eyeing the next frontier.
The Business Behind Christos Garkinos’ Live Resale Empire
The former HSN host has built a loyal community – and racked up over $100 million in sales – by turning Instagram Live into a modern-day trunk show. Now, he’s eyeing the next frontier.
Kay Jewelers Owner Sees Sales Rebounding, Sparking Shares
Kay Jewelers and Zales aren’t as exposed as US competitor retailers to higher tariffs as less than 10 percent of the merchandise they import comes from China.
Kay Jewelers Owner Sees Sales Rebounding, Sparking Shares
Kay Jewelers and Zales aren’t as exposed as US competitor retailers to higher tariffs as less than 10 percent of the merchandise they import comes from China.
Is Forever 21 Shein’s Biggest Victim Yet? | The Debrief
Retail editor Cathaleen Chen joins Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young to discuss the fall of Forever 21, the future of fast fashion and why affordability alone isn't enough to win consumers.
Is Forever 21 Shein’s Biggest Victim Yet? | The Debrief
Retail editor Cathaleen Chen joins Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young to discuss the fall of Forever 21, the future of fast fashion and why affordability alone isn't enough to win consumers.
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.
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.