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How Temu sales stack up to e-commerce competitors: report
Data from Earnest Analytics found that the fast fashion company has nearly double the retention rate of companies such as Walmart and Target.
By Laurel Deppen • March 25, 2024 -
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Has Lululemon peaked?
Growth in North America has slowed, but analysts aren’t worried, given the brand’s innovation, past nimbleness and potential abroad.
By Daphne Howland • March 25, 2024 -
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Nike refocuses on innovation as Q3 revenues fall flat
CEO John Donahoe said the sportswear brand “is not performing at our potential” and needs to lean back into wholesale and product innovation.
By Cara Salpini • March 22, 2024 -
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Untuckit to open 14 new stores in 2024
The DTC apparel brand said the first seven stores will open by May across California, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey and New York.
By Howard Ruben • March 21, 2024 -
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Nordstrom revives namesake brand
The new line, which features footwear and accessories, is part of a revamp following lagging Q4 sales at full-line stores.
By Laurel Deppen • March 19, 2024 -
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Outdoor Voices shutters all stores
The activewear brand, once a DTC darling, told staff last week it would close stores as it shifts to an online-only model.
By Caroline Jansen • March 19, 2024 -
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Gap and Palace collaborate on streetwear collection
The 55-piece capsule with the London-based skate brand will feature adult and children’s apparel, plus skate decks and a limited-edition plush toy.
By Lara Ewen • March 18, 2024 -
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High levels of lead found in off-price fashion accessories: report
The Center for Environmental Health said it detected the chemical in products from Ross and Burlington stores in California.
By Lauren Schenkman • March 18, 2024 -
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Chanel seeks permanent injunction against What Goes Around Comes Around
The years-long case could spur luxury companies to take a “more assertive stance” on protecting their brand integrity, a former FTC attorney says.
By Laurel Deppen • March 15, 2024 -
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Allbirds taps new CEO, plans store closures
COO Joe Vernachio takes over from co-founder Joey Zwillinger on Friday as the DTC brand reported a 15% sales drop in 2023.
By Cara Salpini • March 14, 2024 -
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Matches enters administration nearly three months after being purchased
The Frasers Group said that restructuring the luxury e-commerce business would require “too much change.”
By Laurel Deppen • March 12, 2024 -
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American Eagle ‘refocused’ logistics arm amid third-party business woes
The retailer faced $98.3 million in impairment and restructuring charges from Quiet Platforms in Q4 as it adjusted to reduced e-commerce fulfillment demand.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2024 -
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Gap, Old Navy make progress on long road to recovery
New Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson touted market share gains at the company’s biggest brands, but analysts say they have further to go.
By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2024 -
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H&M launches its H2 Exchange circular fashion initiative
The program, created in partnership with designer Heron Preston, seeks to bring sustainable clothing concepts to a younger, wider audience.
By Howard Ruben • March 8, 2024 -
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REI releases first nongendered apparel collection for adults
The company also said it is transitioning its in-house brand away from gender-specific merchandise “where it makes sense.”
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 8, 2024 -
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Investors throw another $800M onto Macy’s takeover bid
Arkhouse Management and its partners have upped their offer to $6.6 billion despite the department store’s refusal to share financial information.
By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2024 -
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J.Crew launches swimwear takeback program
The recycling initiative, in partnership with SuperCircle, will give consumers shopping credit in exchange for used bathing suits from any brand.
By Howard Ruben • March 4, 2024 -
New majority-stake owners of The Children’s Place come through with funds, shake up board
Saudi investment firm Mithaq Capital is providing $78.6 million in interest-free, unsecured and subordinated term loans.
By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2024 -
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Kontoor revenue falls 8% in Q4
The previous quarter’s boost from a Barbie collaboration was no longer visible, and full-year earnings dropped 1% in fiscal 2023.
By Lara Ewen • March 1, 2024 -
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Coupang wants to transform the luxury fashion customer experience
On its Q4 earnings call, CEO Bom Kim said his company was confident that buying Farfetch was a prudent financial decision.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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The latest Yeezy drop from Adidas is online only
The activewear company earlier this month announced plans to shed existing inventory from its previous partnership with Ye.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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‘Treat yourself’ culture: Here’s what the numbers say
Holiday spending habits at the end of last year bring into focus the need for messaging around “the importance of you,” per the Why Group.
By Sara Karlovitch • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Lululemon advances circular fashion with recycled nylon product
The activewear brand partnered with Samsara Eco to introduce an enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product in what the companies say is a milestone in textile recycling.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Lanvin Group reports 1% revenue growth for 2023
The Lanvin brand saw a 7% year-over-year decline, while the Caruso brand saw a 30% revenue increase for the period.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Target to release designer collaboration with Diane von Furstenberg
The limited-edition collection launches in March and will include apparel, accessories, cosmetics and home products.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 21, 2024
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