Retail

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    How American Eagle’s CMO avoids AI’s ‘generic creative’ trap

    At NRF’s Big Show, Craig Brommers addressed mounting production demands but said delegating more work to AI is a “scary” prospect.  

    By Peter Adams • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Nike tops StockX sneaker sales in 2024

    Other popular brands on the online resale platform included Supreme, Fear of God, Ugg, Crocs and Timberland, with many brands maintaining their previous rankings.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Pacsun’s TikTok marketing won over Gen Z. What’s next amid ban anxiety?

    At NRF, CEO Brieane Olson was optimistic that TikTok’s model could be replicated elsewhere in the case of a shutdown but feared for creators.

    By Peter Adams • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Spanx adds new activewear collection

    The line, called Spanxsmooth OnForm, features light compression and is designed for low-intensity exercise and casual dressing.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Apparel, accessories and footwear spending fell 3% in 2024: report

    The fast fashion and luxury categories underperformed during the year, according to Consumer Edge, while thrift and consignment maintained growth.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
  • A model wears clothing from Antrhopologie's new resortwear line, including sunglasses, a blue bikini and an oversized button down featuring stamp graphics. The model rides a bike.
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    Anthropologie launches resortwear line

    The Urban Outfitters Inc.-owned brand is positioning its new label as a response to increased consumer interest in travel.

    By • Updated Jan. 15, 2025
  • The exterior of Perfect Moment's store in the SoHo neighborhood of New York. A yellow cab is parked out front.
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    Perfect Moment seeks global expansion through agency partnerships

    The luxury ski brand is working to grow its international wholesale presence as it faces a potential delisting from the New York Stock Exchange.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 13, 2025
  • The interior entrance to a JC Penney mall store, with fronds of a plant in the foreground.
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    J.C. Penney, Brooks Brothers operator join forces as ‘Catalyst Brands’

    The new entity features other labels owned by Authentic Brands Group and run by Sparc Group. Investors include Shein and mall REITs Simon and Brookfield.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2025
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    Academy Sports and Outdoors reduces China reliance by 20%

    The sports retailer continues to diversify its sourcing base as it plans for possible tariff hikes under the Trump administration. 

    By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Saks Global names new leadership as it completes $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition

    Saks CEO Marc Metrick will lead the expanded company, while Chief Merchandising Officer Tracy Margolies will take over as Bergdorf Goodman’s president. 

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Nordstroms succeed in taking company private for $6.25B

    The board unanimously approved the deal, which also includes Mexican retail conglomerate El Puerto de Liverpool and gives the founding family a majority stake.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 2, 2025
  • A models stands wearing a top that is made of a half red and sleeveless tunic and half of denim jacket. She wears wide-legged jeans and holds a brown tote bag.
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    The top 7 fashion collabs of 2024

    From museums and streetwear to luxury and fast fashion, these pair-ups helped elevate their respective brands while staying true to their individual identities.

    By • Dec. 20, 2024
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    Bloomingdale’s adds fulfillment option for luxury DTC brands

    Shoppers can check on the availability of products via a DTC company’s website and pick up their order at a nearby Bloomingdale’s store.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Goyard, Hermès are the top brands that retain value at resale: report

    Accessories resale platform Rebag’s annual Clair report also identified how 2024’s top trends influenced buying behavior.

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
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    Retrieved from L'amy on December 17, 2024
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    L’amy eyewear extends Champion licensing agreement

    In partnership with the athleticwear brand’s new owner, Authentic Brands Group, the optical and sunglass firm has agreed to continue its relationship.

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
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    L.L. Bean confirms layoffs of up to 3% of Maine HQ workforce

    The outdoor brand earlier this year announced plans to expand its store footprint, despite sales declines in 2023.

    By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2024
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    Authentic announces South Africa partnership for Ted Baker brand

    The deal with Ares Holdings will include the opening of two retail stores, as well as select menswear and womenwear distribution.

    By • Dec. 11, 2024
  • Two people stand against a dark background. One wears a brown T-shirt that reads "Star Wars" and the other wears a black hoodie that says "Dark Side"
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    Gap releases new ‘Star Wars’ collection

    The 52-piece capsule features children’s and adult sizes with a reimagined brand logo, photorealistic graphics and classic series characters.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
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    E.l.f. brings shopping to the speakeasy with Virtual Luxe Lounge

    The beauty brand’s 3D online experience allows members of its loyalty program to shop holiday product drops and access exclusive coupons.

    By Jessica Deyo • Dec. 6, 2024
  • A person sits on a red carpeted floor and leans on a chair. A group of Polaroid pictures are scattered in front of her.
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    Margherita Maccapani Missoni releases personal collection on eBay

    The 35-item cache of vintage and pre-owned clothing includes pieces from M Missoni and Ralph Lauren, plus ceramics and art.

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Screenshot: The Or Foundation

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    Upcycled clothing, accessories collection launches on Vestiaire Collective

    The project, supported by the Or Foundation, includes pieces made by 11 Ghanaian designers and sourced from Accra’s Kantamanto Market.

    By • Dec. 3, 2024
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    Zara launches collection co-designed by Kate Moss

    The collaboration features multiple day and evening looks inspired by the model’s fashion archives.

    By • Dec. 2, 2024
  • Storefront of Abercrombie & Fitch in a mall. Store windows on the left and right have mannequins wearing long pants and shirts.
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    Abercrombie & Fitch Co. taps new CFO as sales surge 14%

    The Abercrombie and Hollister brands both saw strong double-digit growth in the third quarter, despite weather disruptions.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 2, 2024
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    Vuori doesn’t need money. Investors keep knocking anyway.

    A recent $825 million fundraise from General Atlantic and Stripes tipped the brand into the $5 billion valuation range. Investor Jon Kossow says the company still doesn’t need the cash to fund its own operations.

    By Cara Salpini • Nov. 26, 2024
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    As Gap Inc. makes progress in Q3, all eyes are on the CEO

    Richard Dickson has caught investors’ attention with a string of improvements across the portfolio since his arrival last year from Mattel.

    By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024