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US Retailers Attempt to Stir Excitement During Shorter Holiday Shopping Season

Retailers are ramping up Black Friday strategies with interactive experiences and high-tech products, while also stocking up on popular basics to cater to cautious shoppers facing higher prices and a shorter holiday season.

US Retailers Attempt to Stir Excitement During Shorter Holiday Shopping Season

Retailers are ramping up Black Friday strategies with interactive experiences and high-tech products, while also stocking up on popular basics to cater to cautious shoppers facing higher prices and a shorter holiday season.


Represent Sells Minority Stake to Private-Equity Firm True

The investment comes off the back of soaring sales for the British menswear brand, which opened its first flagship stores in Los Angeles and Manchester this year and expects to hit annual sales of £100 million by the end of 2024.

Represent Sells Minority Stake to Private-Equity Firm True

The investment comes off the back of soaring sales for the British menswear brand, which opened its first flagship stores in Los Angeles and Manchester this year and expects to hit annual sales of £100 million by the end of 2024.


Will HeyDude Trip Up Crocs’ Winning Streak?

With the company’s signature clogs seeing slower growth, turning around the struggling maker of casual, sneaker-like loafers is a priority — and Sydney Sweeney has been enlisted to help.

Will HeyDude Trip Up Crocs’ Winning Streak?

With the company’s signature clogs seeing slower growth, turning around the struggling maker of casual, sneaker-like loafers is a priority — and Sydney Sweeney has been enlisted to help.


This Week: On Black Friday, It’s Shein and Temu Versus the World

Spending has been sluggish, but retailers have a chance to make up for lost time in a compressed holiday season - if they can find an answer to their online competition.

This Week: On Black Friday, It’s Shein and Temu Versus the World

Spending has been sluggish, but retailers have a chance to make up for lost time in a compressed holiday season - if they can find an answer to their online competition.


Kiko Kostadinov Opens First US Store in Los Angeles

The Bulgarian designer is opening his second global flagship in Los Angeles’ Melrose Hill gallery district to gain closer proximity to the art world and America’s entertainment industry.

Kiko Kostadinov Opens First US Store in Los Angeles

The Bulgarian designer is opening his second global flagship in Los Angeles’ Melrose Hill gallery district to gain closer proximity to the art world and America’s entertainment industry.


Sportswear Is Set for an Epic Showdown in 2025

The battle between challenger brands and incumbents is only set to intensify, pushing each camp to develop more innovative products and devise creative new ways to reach shoppers and tell their stories, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.

Sportswear Is Set for an Epic Showdown in 2025

The battle between challenger brands and incumbents is only set to intensify, pushing each camp to develop more innovative products and devise creative new ways to reach shoppers and tell their stories, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.


Mytheresa Reports Sales, Profit Growth in Latest Quarter

The German e-tailer’s consistent financial performance puts it in a solid position as it awaits regulatory approval of its merger with Yoox-Net-a-Porter.

Mytheresa Reports Sales, Profit Growth in Latest Quarter

The German e-tailer’s consistent financial performance puts it in a solid position as it awaits regulatory approval of its merger with Yoox-Net-a-Porter.


Where Does Michael Kors Go From Here?

Without Tapestry, Capri Holdings has a tough road ahead to return its biggest brand to growth.

Where Does Michael Kors Go From Here?

Without Tapestry, Capri Holdings has a tough road ahead to return its biggest brand to growth.


What’s Next for Hip-Hop and Fashion

Hip-hop fueled an explosion of brands, collaborations and merchandise, but with fashion saturated with partnerships and rapper-led labels, and signs emerging that hip-hop’s cultural power could be waning, artists and their partners are finding ways to stand out.

What’s Next for Hip-Hop and Fashion

Hip-hop fueled an explosion of brands, collaborations and merchandise, but with fashion saturated with partnerships and rapper-led labels, and signs emerging that hip-hop’s cultural power could be waning, artists and their partners are finding ways to stand out.


This Week, Gap Proves Its Staying Power

Gap’s earnings this week will present a clearer picture of how well Richard Dickson’s attempts to bring Gap back in the fashion conversation is sticking with consumers.

This Week, Gap Proves Its Staying Power

Gap’s earnings this week will present a clearer picture of how well Richard Dickson’s attempts to bring Gap back in the fashion conversation is sticking with consumers.


Alibaba Results Underscore Anaemic China Market Growth

The e-commerce giant’s domestic division which includes Tmall and Taobao eked out just 1 percent sales growth in Q2 but its international division which encompasses Lazada and AliExpress saw revenue expand by 35 percent.

Alibaba Results Underscore Anaemic China Market Growth

The e-commerce giant’s domestic division which includes Tmall and Taobao eked out just 1 percent sales growth in Q2 but its international division which encompasses Lazada and AliExpress saw revenue expand by 35 percent.


Tapestry and Capri Call Off Their Merger

The $8.5 billion deal is off after the US Federal Trade Commission successfully blocked it in court. In announcing the termination, the Coach-owner said it would buy back stock, while Capri outlined a turnaround plan that includes closing some Michael Kors stores.

Tapestry and Capri Call Off Their Merger

The $8.5 billion deal is off after the US Federal Trade Commission successfully blocked it in court. In announcing the termination, the Coach-owner said it would buy back stock, while Capri outlined a turnaround plan that includes closing some Michael Kors stores.