Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Retail
Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.
Julie Bornstein Unveils the ‘ChatGPT of Shopping’ at BoF VOICES 2024
In the first public demonstration of her new AI shopping platform, Daydream, the fashion e-commerce veteran outlined her vision of how generative AI will transform product search and discovery.
Julie Bornstein Unveils the ‘ChatGPT of Shopping’ at BoF VOICES 2024
In the first public demonstration of her new AI shopping platform, Daydream, the fashion e-commerce veteran outlined her vision of how generative AI will transform product search and discovery.
Starmer Plans to Leave Scrutiny of Shein IPO to UK Regulator
The UK government plans to defer scrutiny of Shein’s potential London stock listing to the Financial Conduct Authority, avoiding a deeper examination of the Chinese retailer’s labour practices despite calls from some Labour MPs to strengthen protections.
Starmer Plans to Leave Scrutiny of Shein IPO to UK Regulator
The UK government plans to defer scrutiny of Shein’s potential London stock listing to the Financial Conduct Authority, avoiding a deeper examination of the Chinese retailer’s labour practices despite calls from some Labour MPs to strengthen protections.
Exclusive: H&M to Collaborate with Glenn Martens
The buzzy Belgian designer known for his work at Y/Project and Diesel will create a collection for the Swedish fast-fashion giant, CEO Daniel Ervér and Martens revealed at BoF VOICES 2024. The move is part of a wider push to reassert H&M’s fashion credentials.
Exclusive: H&M to Collaborate with Glenn Martens
The buzzy Belgian designer known for his work at Y/Project and Diesel will create a collection for the Swedish fast-fashion giant, CEO Daniel Ervér and Martens revealed at BoF VOICES 2024. The move is part of a wider push to reassert H&M’s fashion credentials.
Why Weirdness Is Selling in Men’s Denim
Young, fashion-forward men are buying up jeans with bold graphic prints, distinctive embellishments and extremely baggy silhouettes, creating opportunities for niche denim labels and mass retailers alike.
Why Weirdness Is Selling in Men’s Denim
Young, fashion-forward men are buying up jeans with bold graphic prints, distinctive embellishments and extremely baggy silhouettes, creating opportunities for niche denim labels and mass retailers alike.
How to Lower Prices Without Hurting Your Brand
With fashion’s pricing power reaching its limit, brands are grappling with how to cut prices without damaging their reputation or value.
How to Lower Prices Without Hurting Your Brand
With fashion’s pricing power reaching its limit, brands are grappling with how to cut prices without damaging their reputation or value.
How Lululemon’s $150 Yoga Pants Became Surprise Hit in Slowing China
While other Western brands are fading, the Canadian yoga wear maker can’t expand fast enough on the mainland.
How Lululemon’s $150 Yoga Pants Became Surprise Hit in Slowing China
While other Western brands are fading, the Canadian yoga wear maker can’t expand fast enough on the mainland.
Fashion’s Big Opportunity in Reselling the Unsellable
Software platforms that help fashion brands turn slightly damaged returned goods into new sales are taking off as more companies look to transform online returns from a persistent dilemma into a source for profitable growth.
Fashion’s Big Opportunity in Reselling the Unsellable
Software platforms that help fashion brands turn slightly damaged returned goods into new sales are taking off as more companies look to transform online returns from a persistent dilemma into a source for profitable growth.
StockX CEO Scott Cutler to Step Down
He’ll be replaced in January by co-founder, president and current COO Greg Schwartz, BoF has learned. The leadership change occurs amid turbulent market conditions in sneaker resale.
StockX CEO Scott Cutler to Step Down
He’ll be replaced in January by co-founder, president and current COO Greg Schwartz, BoF has learned. The leadership change occurs amid turbulent market conditions in sneaker resale.
The Foundations of Retail Success
Partnering with GGP, The Business of Fashion shares insights on what it takes to find success in today’s evolving retail landscape. In the first of a four part series, we outline best practices for choosing retail locations.
The Foundations of Retail Success
Partnering with GGP, The Business of Fashion shares insights on what it takes to find success in today’s evolving retail landscape. In the first of a four part series, we outline best practices for choosing retail locations.
Trump Takes Lead but US Presidential Race Still Too Close to Call
The outcome of the vote will have major repercussions for the global fashion industry, as the two candidates have taken vastly different approaches to issues ranging from trade to climate change.
Trump Takes Lead but US Presidential Race Still Too Close to Call
The outcome of the vote will have major repercussions for the global fashion industry, as the two candidates have taken vastly different approaches to issues ranging from trade to climate change.
US Retailers Import Fewer Christmas Goods Ahead of Tepid Holiday Season
Imports of holiday products by US retailers, including Walmart, have fallen sharply, reflecting cautious inventory management and expectations for slower sales growth during this year’s festive season.
US Retailers Import Fewer Christmas Goods Ahead of Tepid Holiday Season
Imports of holiday products by US retailers, including Walmart, have fallen sharply, reflecting cautious inventory management and expectations for slower sales growth during this year’s festive season.
UK Retail Sales Growth Slumps as Shoppers Wait for Black Friday Deals
UK retail sales growth slowed sharply in October, with shoppers holding off on purchases ahead of Black Friday deals and a later school half-term.
UK Retail Sales Growth Slumps as Shoppers Wait for Black Friday Deals
UK retail sales growth slowed sharply in October, with shoppers holding off on purchases ahead of Black Friday deals and a later school half-term.
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.