Saks Global taps Neiman Marcus vet as CFO

Brandy Richardson was most recently at Tailored Brands and joins the luxury retailer at a financially tricky time.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2025

Inflation concerns spur early summer shopping: report

A national survey from marketing firm Optimove found that consumers were concerned about tariffs and planned to check online prices while shopping in-store.

By Howard Ruben • July 18, 2025

6 recent licensing deals that are reshaping the fashion industry

In the second quarter of 2025, brands looked to expand their global reach and deepen their connection with existing customers.

By Lara Ewen • July 18, 2025

Pacsun spotlights mall culture for denim campaign targeting Gen Z

“Denim Days” nods to the younger cohort’s interest in shopping malls and will include a presence around TikTok Shop’s Super Brand Day event.

By Jessica Hammers • July 17, 2025

Gap releases curated vintage collection

The 148-piece capsule is the third since the brand launched GapVintage with Sean Wotherspoon earlier this year.

By Laurel Deppen • July 16, 2025

Adidas unites superstars across music, sports, fashion in culture play

Produced by Johannes Leonardo, the campaign celebrates the Superstar sneaker and features Samuel L. Jackson, Missy Elliott and more.

By Chris Kelly • July 11, 2025

S&P Global Ratings downgrades Saks, warns latest financing deal is ‘tantamount to a default’

Saks Global emphasized that there’s no default related to its new agreement with bondholders, calling the rating updates “common and expected with transactions like these.”

By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2025

Nicole Miller signs licensing partnership for Latin America

The deal with Tycoon Enterprises will launch the New York-based lifestyle brand next year in key markets throughout the region, prioritizing Mexico.

By Lara Ewen • July 10, 2025

Can Lululemon make a federal case out of ‘dupe culture’?

In a lawsuit against Costco over a variety of apparel designs, the athleisure brand laments the proliferation of “LululemonDupes” on social media.

By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2025

As revenue falls 10%, Nike preps for $1B tariff hit

At the same time, the brand is restructuring teams around key sports and touted “significant progress” on rightsizing its classic footwear franchises.

By Cara Salpini • July 2, 2025

H&M Group inks multi-year Circulose partnership

The fast fashion retailer plans to replace “a substantial share of the virgin viscose” it uses with fiber from the recycled textile manufacturer.

By Lara Ewen • July 1, 2025

Saks Global $600M deal with bondholders includes $200M in new financing

As the holidays loom and past vendor payments come due, the package replaces a previous proposal for $350 million in new financing.

By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2025

Stores veteran departs as Saks Global further streamlines operations

Larry Bruce, who was at Neiman Marcus for nearly a decade before jumping to Saks Fifth Avenue in 2003, is leaving the luxury conglomerate.

By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2025

How ditching Pride now could hurt brands later

Some retailers that once wholeheartedly celebrated and supported the LGBTQ+ community have pulled away. What if they want to rejoin the party?

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2025

Mango partners with Circulose for recycled fiber

The deal will help the fast fashion retailer expand its use of lower impact fibers and build on its sustainability efforts.

By Laurel Deppen • June 25, 2025

Luxury consumers are increasingly cautious about spending

Macroeconomic uncertainty and market volatility have dampened the enthusiasm of even the most well-heeled shoppers, according to the latest Saks Global Luxury Pulse survey.

By Lara Ewen • June 25, 2025

GapStudio releases summer collection

The Zac Posen-designed line is part of Gap Inc.’s broader strategy of driving cultural relevance.

By Laurel Deppen • June 23, 2025

Lululemon to lay off 150 corporate staff amid struggles in North America

Inventory at the athleisure giant is piling up as newer entrants in the space take share and as sales in its largest market are slowing.

By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2025

Authentic brings Sperry back to UK and Ireland

The deal with Gardiner Bros is part of an expanded global distribution strategy that includes the hire of a former Amazon executive to lead marketplaces.

By Lara Ewen • June 20, 2025

Saks Global says it’s back on track with vendors, won’t close stores

The company told BMO Capital Markets it has mostly repaired supplier relationships, though luxury brands tell other analysts its ability to pay remains a top concern.

By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2025

Victoria’s Secret expects $10M hit to Q2 operating income from cybersecurity breach

Newly arrived marketing chief Elizabeth Preis has been tasked with customer acquisition as the lingerie giant continues to lose market share.

By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2025

Marks & Spencer restores some online-order operations following cyberattack

The department store chain was one of the first targets in an international spree of attacks that disrupted retailers.

By David Jones • June 11, 2025

Rebag joins forces with Luxury Stores at Amazon

The accessories reseller will offer preowned pieces from brands such as Hermès, Rolex and Cartier, while the e-commerce giant will provide free shipping.

By Lara Ewen • Updated June 13, 2025

Not a trend: Why plus-size fashion is worth the investment

Models on runways may be thin, but plus-size customers still represent an underserved majority.

By Lauren Schenkman • June 9, 2025

Torrid to close as many as 180 stores, 30% of its fleet

The plus-size apparel retailer already keeps about 60% of sales and customers from shuttered locations, and plans to invest in retention efforts. 

By Daphne Howland • June 9, 2025