Retail
-
Deep Dive
DTC is dead. Long live DTC.
As a channel, it remains key to growth for many retailers. But the era of the DTC brand as we know it is over.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 6, 2024 -
The Children’s Place launches storefront on Shein
The deal allows the retail company to distribute its products through the fast fashion giant’s platform and diversify its omnichannel strategy.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Adidas reaches settlement with Ye as Yeezy inventory dwindles
The brand says it has momentum, though some analysts wonder what will follow the current hype around its legacy Terrace styles.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Prada Group revenue challenges luxury slowdown narrative
Overall group retail sales were up 15% for the first nine months, and the Miu Miu brand was up 97% for the period.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Gap releases ‘Wicked’ capsule collection
The 20-piece collaboration includes green, pink and black colorways inspired by the movie’s theme.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 29, 2024 -
The RealReal CEO out after less than 2 years
Rati Sahi Levesque, who helped found the company in 2011, has replaced John Koryl, who arrived in February last year and has now left the company.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2024 -
H&M releases selections from previous designer collaborations
Items from partnerships with Karl Lagerfeld, Mugler, Moschino and others will be available through the store’s pre-owned initiative.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 28, 2024 -
Zara launches repair, resale and donation services in the US
The Inditex-owned company is positioning the program as a step toward its goal of achieving carbon neutral emissions by 2040.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 24, 2024 -
Champion releases collab with the MoMA Design Store
The collection includes hoodies, shirts and jackets inspired by the athleticwear brand’s archives.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Oct. 23, 2024 -
Altuzarra and P180 to launch online rental
The brand is partnering with a firm co-founded by former Wolverine CEO Brendan Hoffman to change the way consumers engage with luxury fashion.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Guess launches recycling initiative with SuperCircle
The program, called Guess Again, allows customers to mail in textiles of any brand.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Nike shakeup continues with appointment of new North America chief
A week after a new CEO arrives, Tom Peddie shifts from vice president of marketplace partners to replace Scott Uzzell, who is leaving.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2024 -
Authentic Brands Group, Saks team up on luxury joint venture
Growth of a slew of Authentic-owned labels will follow the pattern set by Barneys New York, which the brand-management firm acquired in 2019.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2024 -
Gap and Cult Gaia launch holiday capsule collection
The 35-piece collaboration includes both women’s and children’s pieces.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Another rough year for department stores
The segment is undergoing a quiet shakeup in 2024, with major players pursuing varying degrees of change to their operations.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2024 -
Uniqlo sister brand GU announces collaboration with Rokh
The 22-piece womenswear collection offers tailored separates and will be available in the Fast Retailing-owned company’s New York store beginning Oct. 18.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 4, 2024 -
Wrangler and Pacsun release collab
The 23-piece collection includes graphic tees and hoodies and is aimed at Generation Z.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 4, 2024 -
The North Face expands secondhand program
The brand’s Renewed program now allows customers to return used items online and in-store in exchange for credit.
By Lara Ewen • Updated Oct. 2, 2024 -
Fashion trade shows to watch in 2025
These conferences, conventions and runway presentations connect buyers, designers, executives and insiders with the trends that shape the industry’s future.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Collaborative leadership and the gift of feedback: Bergdorf Goodman CFO Aaron Peterson
The luxury retailer’s CFO talks about the importance of cross-collaboration within finance, challenging an entrenched culture and his additional FP&A role at parent company Neiman Marcus Group.
By Adam Zaki • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Timberland launches American Eagle collaboration
The men’s athleisure drop features ’90s influences and is the first in a series of three capsules releasing this fall.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 27, 2024 -
Mara Hoffman debuts archival sale with Vestiaire
The sustainability-focused designer is selling more than 90 pieces from her now-paused brand in a partnership launched during Climate Week.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Fjällräven launches peer-to-peer resale marketplace
The Swedish outdoor clothing brand has tapped Archive to power the program, which will allow consumers to buy and sell bags, gear and apparel.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Gap and Disney launch limited-edition capsule
The collegiate-themed collection features ’90s varsity-influenced pieces and is an expansion of an existing partnership.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Goyard, Prada among top counterfeited brands: report
AI authentication platform Entrupy released its annual State of Fake report, which examined trends in imitation items for luxury goods and sneakers.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 25, 2024