Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Retail
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This Week: Trump’s Tariffs Return; The Oscars; Paris Fashion Week
Fashion’s reprieve from the administration’s trade war may be over. Plus, red carpet dressing’s conservative tilt, and two runway debuts.
This Week: Trump’s Tariffs Return; The Oscars; Paris Fashion Week
Fashion’s reprieve from the administration’s trade war may be over. Plus, red carpet dressing’s conservative tilt, and two runway debuts.
China’s Zara Tries Going Global in Hopes of Shein-Like Success
Urban Revivo is set to expand globally, opening its first US flagship store in New York City. The label has plans to rapidly grow its international footprint and build a supply chain outside China to compete with Western fashion giants.
China’s Zara Tries Going Global in Hopes of Shein-Like Success
Urban Revivo is set to expand globally, opening its first US flagship store in New York City. The label has plans to rapidly grow its international footprint and build a supply chain outside China to compete with Western fashion giants.
Urban Outfitters' Clothing Rental Platform Turns Its First Annual Profit
Rental platform Nuuly reported an operating income of $13.3 million last year, a major benchmark for a concept that’s long been associated with rapid growth and steep losses.
Urban Outfitters' Clothing Rental Platform Turns Its First Annual Profit
Rental platform Nuuly reported an operating income of $13.3 million last year, a major benchmark for a concept that’s long been associated with rapid growth and steep losses.
Revolve Will Test Its Offline Muscle With New LA Store
After opening its first store in Aspen last year, the retailer is continuing its slow push into brick-and-mortar as e-commerce growth slows and shoppers look to buy in person.
Revolve Will Test Its Offline Muscle With New LA Store
After opening its first store in Aspen last year, the retailer is continuing its slow push into brick-and-mortar as e-commerce growth slows and shoppers look to buy in person.
At Milano Unica, 20 Years of Shaping Sustainable Sourcing and Global Trade
To help fashion brands and businesses meet growing demand for more resilient and sustainable sourcing solutions amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, Milano Unica, Italy’s bi-annual textile and accessories trade fair, is evolving its focus and programming. BoF learns more from Simone Canclini, president of Milano Unica.
At Milano Unica, 20 Years of Shaping Sustainable Sourcing and Global Trade
To help fashion brands and businesses meet growing demand for more resilient and sustainable sourcing solutions amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, Milano Unica, Italy’s bi-annual textile and accessories trade fair, is evolving its focus and programming. BoF learns more from Simone Canclini, president of Milano Unica.
Poor Payors: Assessing the Storm Around Saks
The department store operator’s letter to brands is a sign of a growing power imbalance in the wholesale market that increasingly favours big retailers, threatening the overall health of the fashion ecosystem.
Poor Payors: Assessing the Storm Around Saks
The department store operator’s letter to brands is a sign of a growing power imbalance in the wholesale market that increasingly favours big retailers, threatening the overall health of the fashion ecosystem.
Saks Needs to Earn Back Brands’ Trust
Relations between the owner of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman and its vendors are at an all-time low. But both sides need each other more than they’d like to admit.
Saks Needs to Earn Back Brands’ Trust
Relations between the owner of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman and its vendors are at an all-time low. But both sides need each other more than they’d like to admit.
Saks Wanted to Clear the Air With Brands. The Plan Backfired.
Relations between Saks Global and many of the 2,000-odd brands stocked in its department stores appear to be worse than ever after the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman sent a letter this week setting new payment terms.
Saks Wanted to Clear the Air With Brands. The Plan Backfired.
Relations between Saks Global and many of the 2,000-odd brands stocked in its department stores appear to be worse than ever after the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman sent a letter this week setting new payment terms.
Can Streetwear Still Be Political?
At a moment when attacks on DEI and immigrants have become widespread, streetwear brands founded on celebrating racial or ethnic identities are persevering.
Can Streetwear Still Be Political?
At a moment when attacks on DEI and immigrants have become widespread, streetwear brands founded on celebrating racial or ethnic identities are persevering.
Why ‘Made in America’ Is Still a Fashion Fantasy
Trump’s “America First” trade agenda is designed to encourage domestic manufacturing. But ambitions to move more apparel production to the US have been stymied for years by limited capacity and high costs.
Why ‘Made in America’ Is Still a Fashion Fantasy
Trump’s “America First” trade agenda is designed to encourage domestic manufacturing. But ambitions to move more apparel production to the US have been stymied for years by limited capacity and high costs.
BoF Masterclass | The Complete Guide to Communicating Value to Shoppers
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest case study, “The Complete Guide to Communicating Value to Shoppers.”
BoF Masterclass | The Complete Guide to Communicating Value to Shoppers
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest case study, “The Complete Guide to Communicating Value to Shoppers.”
How Emerging Brands Can Solve the Wholesale Puzzle
Partnering with department stores and boutiques used to be the first and sometimes only option for new labels to break though. Today, that path often winds through Shopify and Instagram first, but multi-brand retailers still have an important role to play.
How Emerging Brands Can Solve the Wholesale Puzzle
Partnering with department stores and boutiques used to be the first and sometimes only option for new labels to break though. Today, that path often winds through Shopify and Instagram first, but multi-brand retailers still have an important role to play.
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.