Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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EssilorLuxottica to Buy Supreme for $1.5 Billion
The French-Italian eyewear giant has agreed to buy the streetwear juggernaut from VF Corp. for $1.5 billion in cash, adding another lifestyle brand to a stable that already includes Ray-Ban and Oakley.
EssilorLuxottica to Buy Supreme for $1.5 Billion
The French-Italian eyewear giant has agreed to buy the streetwear juggernaut from VF Corp. for $1.5 billion in cash, adding another lifestyle brand to a stable that already includes Ray-Ban and Oakley.
Macy’s Ends Buyout Talks With Activist Investors
The American retailer has effectively closed the door on the take-private offer from real estate firms Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital. The company’s stock plunged on the news.
Macy’s Ends Buyout Talks With Activist Investors
The American retailer has effectively closed the door on the take-private offer from real estate firms Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital. The company’s stock plunged on the news.
Barneys Plots a Bigger Comeback Thanks to Neiman-Saks Deal
The plan hinges on the pending $2.65 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group by the owner of Saks.
Barneys Plots a Bigger Comeback Thanks to Neiman-Saks Deal
The plan hinges on the pending $2.65 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group by the owner of Saks.
Why the Fashion Industry Needs a Makeover | The BoF Podcast
BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with Bob Safian for the Rapid Response podcast to examine the current state of the global fashion business.
Why the Fashion Industry Needs a Makeover | The BoF Podcast
BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with Bob Safian for the Rapid Response podcast to examine the current state of the global fashion business.
When Will Shoppers Push Back on High Prices?
After rising steadily for years, the cost of apparel in the US may be nearing an inflection point, between cooling inflation and fed-up shoppers. But experts say retailers still have room to raise prices on certain items.
When Will Shoppers Push Back on High Prices?
After rising steadily for years, the cost of apparel in the US may be nearing an inflection point, between cooling inflation and fed-up shoppers. But experts say retailers still have room to raise prices on certain items.
Why Retailers Must Help Rebuild Society
We are crossing over into a new era where competitive advantage for major retailers which will come, not through further extraction of value from society, but through contribution of value to society, argues futurist Doug Stephens.
Why Retailers Must Help Rebuild Society
We are crossing over into a new era where competitive advantage for major retailers which will come, not through further extraction of value from society, but through contribution of value to society, argues futurist Doug Stephens.
With a New Owner, Von Dutch Plots a Comeback
The Y2K-favourite brand has been acquired by brand management firm WSG, which hopes to turn the brand’s recent spurt of relevance online into sales of trucker hats and tees.
With a New Owner, Von Dutch Plots a Comeback
The Y2K-favourite brand has been acquired by brand management firm WSG, which hopes to turn the brand’s recent spurt of relevance online into sales of trucker hats and tees.
Pamela Love Buys Back Her Brand
The jewellery designer sees opportunities in her ear piercing and engagement assortments, seeking new investors to fund this next stage of growth.
Pamela Love Buys Back Her Brand
The jewellery designer sees opportunities in her ear piercing and engagement assortments, seeking new investors to fund this next stage of growth.
Op-Ed | Let Temu Keep the Cheap Stuff. Amazon Should Go Luxe.
Amazon will struggle to beat Temu and Shein at their own game, and in the process, it risks devaluing what has become its core proposition: convenience.
Op-Ed | Let Temu Keep the Cheap Stuff. Amazon Should Go Luxe.
Amazon will struggle to beat Temu and Shein at their own game, and in the process, it risks devaluing what has become its core proposition: convenience.
This Week: Fashion’s Travel Retail Bet Pays Off
A post-pandemic surge in tourism has continued for another summer. But where travellers shop, and how much they spend, has changed.
This Week: Fashion’s Travel Retail Bet Pays Off
A post-pandemic surge in tourism has continued for another summer. But where travellers shop, and how much they spend, has changed.
What the UK Election Means for Fashion
The opposition Labour party’s landslide victory is most remarkable for the lack of drama it is expected to bring in an increasingly politically tumultuous world.
What the UK Election Means for Fashion
The opposition Labour party’s landslide victory is most remarkable for the lack of drama it is expected to bring in an increasingly politically tumultuous world.
Can Saks, Neiman Marcus and Amazon Save the American Department Store?
A $2.65 billion merger of two of America’s largest department stores, with involvement from Amazon and Salesforce, is a bet that scale and technology can breathe new life into an ailing business model.
Can Saks, Neiman Marcus and Amazon Save the American Department Store?
A $2.65 billion merger of two of America’s largest department stores, with involvement from Amazon and Salesforce, is a bet that scale and technology can breathe new life into an ailing business model.
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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.