Retail: Page 10

  • External storefront of a Lands' End.
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    Lands’ End revenue down 7.9% in Q2 as e-commerce falters

    The company's defunct business in Japan and soft European e-commerce hampered its financial performance.

    By • Updated Aug. 31, 2023
  • Mannequins in lingerie are part of the sales floor displays at Victoria's Secret in New York City
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    Victoria’s Secret posts Q2 sales decline amid turnaround efforts

    While the retailer reported progress on its strategic initiatives, analysts question whether its actions are working.

    By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 31, 2023
  • People walking down the street, past an apparel store.
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    Andrew Burton / Staff via Getty Images
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    Ann Taylor, Loft, Talbots form new KnitWell Group

    Owner Sycamore Partners acquired Talbots over a decade ago and the other KnitWell brands during Ascena's 2020 bankruptcy.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2023
  • A group of people wearing a J.C. Penney collection by Jason Bolden.
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    Courtesy of J. C. Penney
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    J.C. Penney partners with celebrity stylist Jason Bolden

    In a first-ever stylist collaboration for the department store, Bolden will reimagine collections for its J. Ferrar and Worthington private labels.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 30, 2023
  • A person in a large white top, polka dot tights, and black Brian Atwood scrunch booties walks away from the camera looking back toward it.
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    Courtesy of Brian Atwood for Express
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    Express names Brian Atwood creative director of footwear

    The luxury shoe designer will be responsible for women's and statement men's lines, as well as his own imprint.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
  • A Uniqlo store is pictured on the corner of a street in the evening while people walk past it.
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    Fast Retailing announces leadership changes

    Uniqlo CEO Daisuke Tsukagoshi will step into a COO role at the brand, while Fast Retailing’s founder will become Uniqlo CEO.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
  • A brick storefront with a DSW sign on it.
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    Courtesy of DSW
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    Designer Brands President Bill Jordan to exit

    Jordan has been with the company in various roles for nearly 18 years and plans to exit by the beginning of December.

    By Cara Salpini • Aug. 29, 2023
  • A picture of a person's foot wearing a white and blue sneaker by Salomon and JJJJound.
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    Retrieved from JJJJound on August 24, 2023
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    On, Asics, Salomon among fastest-growing footwear brands on secondary market

    New 2023 rankings from StockX on sneakers, footwear and accessories suggest that running shoes are in high demand, and overall results may predict Q4 holiday trends.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 25, 2023
  • A mall entrance to a Nordstrom Rack store.
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    Nordstrom pushes ahead with Rack expansion despite declines

    Credit card delinquencies are up and prospects for the holiday quarter are hazy, executives said on Thursday.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2023
  • People walk in front of a Skechers store.
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    Skechers sues non-slip shoemaker for alleged patent infringement

    Attorneys for Skechers say Laforst “began making a shoe that has the same heel design as the patented Skechers heel design.”

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
  • Four birch trees to left of a light brick wall with a red star and a "Macy's" sign, with a small row of bushes in snow.
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    Daphne Howland/Fashion Dive
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    Macy’s inventory churn holds steady in Q2

    The retailer has focused on merchandise management as it works to maintain margins amid reduced consumer spending.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 24, 2023
  • The Shein logo is displayed on a store wall above racks of clothing.
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    Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for SHEIN via Getty Images
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    Forever 21 and Shein strike deal to distribute both companies’ products

    Under the agreement, the Sparc Group will become a minority shareholder in Shein.

    By • Updated Aug. 24, 2023
  • An Urban Outfitters storefront is pictured while a large amount of shoppers walk on the sidewalk in front of it.
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    Urban Outfitters logs record sales again despite trouble from its namesake brand

    The UO brand saw a 14% drop in sales while Anthropologie and Free People saw double-digit growth.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Cara Salpini/Fashion Dive
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    Foot Locker sales fall nearly 10% as it weathers ‘tougher than expected’ year

    CEO Mary Dillon said the start of the back-to-school season was weaker than expected as lower-income shoppers stay cautious.

    By Cara Salpini • Aug. 23, 2023
  • The goldtone front of Italian luxury fashion house store Gucci is pictured from the outside.
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    Luxury resale still robust despite recession concerns: report

    Investment items continue to sell well in every demographic, and “fair condition” pieces are becoming increasingly popular with younger shoppers.

    By • Aug. 22, 2023
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    Courtesy of QVC
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    QVC expands private label to include adaptive clothing

    The Denim & Co. Adaptive brand is an addition to QVC’s accessible and adaptive category that launched in March.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Aug. 22, 2023
  • Mannequins dressed in pieces in progress from the Peter Do collaboration for Banana Republic.
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    Retrieved from Banana Republic on August 18, 2023
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    Collaboration roundup: Uniqlo, Banana Republic, Dickies and more

    Design partnerships abounded this week. Here are some of the most interesting capsules we saw this week.

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
  • A bright red facade features a cut-out of the word "Express" at a mall store entrance.
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    Daphne Howland/Fashion Dive
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    Express plans layoffs, reverse stock split

    The apparel retailer, which is cutting 150 jobs, said it continues to take action to improve long-term growth.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 18, 2023
  • A couple seen from behind in a black suit and a long white dress walk down a country road toward a wind turbine as the sun sets.
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    Nearly half of brides are considering eco-friendly gowns: report

    Sustainable fashion is a growing trend in the wedding industry as more brands create options for environmentally-conscious brides.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 17, 2023
  • A Children's Place storefront is pictured in a mall, with signs advertising a sale.
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    "The Children's Place" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Children’s Place recalls more than 97,000 baby and toddler jeans

    The move marks a significant event for the New Jersey-based company, representing one of its largest.

    By • Updated Aug. 17, 2023
  • Two people wearing casual Lacoste and Bandier branded tennis athleisure apparel pose outdoors.
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    Retrieved from Lacoste on August 16, 2023
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    Lacoste and Bandier release women’s activewear collection

    The heritage tennis fashion brand and the New York-based retailer joined forces on a line that blends the current tennis trend with athleisure elements.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
  • A person window shops at store at a street corner. An orange corner is parked on the right, next to a stop sign.
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    Courtesy of Gap Inc.
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    Deep Dive

    What Gap Inc. needs from its new CEO

    Next week, longtime Mattel executive Richard Dickson takes the reins of an apparel conglomerate — whose brands all need some help.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2023
  • Parade's first swimwear collection
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    Courtesy of Parade
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    Parade acquired by Ariela & Associates International

    The DTC intimates brand has expanded its product categories over the past several months and will operate as a division of Ariela & Associates International.

    By Dani James • Aug. 15, 2023
  • A Columbia Sportswear store front is pictured through a window, showing mannequins in outdoor wear.
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    "HK Quarry Bay Taikoo Shing Cityplaza Columbia Sportswear Co Shop.JPG" by Nmioenic is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
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    Columbia rehires Canada Goose exec for chief product officer

    Woody Blackford was with Columbia for 14 years before joining rival outerwear firm Canada Goose in 2020.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
  • Two people running in On Cloudneo shoes
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    Courtesy of On
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    On brand’s DTC sales grew faster than wholesale in Q2

    The brand’s direct-to-consumer channel increased 54.7% year over year to 163.5 million Swiss francs during the quarter.

    By Dani James • Aug. 15, 2023