Retail: Page 14

  • 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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    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
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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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    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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    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
  • Green and white Le Tigre sneaker sits in the foreground of a New York City building shot
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    Designer Brands president talks Le Tigre footwear launch

    Bill Jordan reveals details about the six-piece collection and what’s next for the brand and company.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    True Fit partners with Shopify to add AI fit recommendations to e-commerce

    True Fit expects the partnership to be long term as it makes the tech more widely accessible to thousands of partner brands.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Amazon to reduce its private label offering

    The company plans to ultimately cut its in-house product offerings to less than 20 brands, reports say.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 11, 2023
  • A Madewell sign sticks out from a brick building against a blue sky.
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    J. Crew taps apparel veteran Adrienne Lazarus to lead Madewell

    Most recently Lazarus co-led DTC intimates brand Cuup, and has held leadership roles at Intermix, Ann Taylor, Bandier and Frye.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2023
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    "Under Armour at MixC Zhengzhou" by Windmemories is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Under Armour brings on new designers as it looks to improve product offerings

    Amid a pivot to athleisure, the brand’s revenue fell 2% in the most recent quarter, due mostly to a 6% decline in wholesale.

    By Cara Salpini • Aug. 8, 2023
  • Three rings from the Laure by Aurate line at Helzberg Diamonds.
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    Aurate partners with Macy’s, Helzberg Diamonds

    The digitally native jewelry brand is entering wholesale after closing its own stores. CEO Sophie Kahn spoke to Fashion Dive’s sister publication Retail Dive about its strategy.

    By Dani James • Aug. 7, 2023
  • A group of Yeezy shoe products on a beige background.
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    Adidas CEO: Selling Yeezy designs in the future is ‘not part of our strategy’

    Bjørn Gulden said that while the company is legally able to do that, “our task now is to limit the damage ... and build a business later without Yeezy.”

    By Cara Salpini • Aug. 4, 2023
  • Ciara is pictured with two of her children wearing the same sweatshirt.
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    Courtesy of Gap
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    Gap and LoveShackFancy collab on 76-piece collection

    The capsule combines Gap’s classic logo with the vintage-inspired aesthetic of LoveShackFancy.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
  • Red-lit steps and Steve Madden signage at a rock club during an event.
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    Steve Madden revenue drops again in Q2

    The trendy fashion firm’s long-term growth strategy includes more DTC business and expanded offerings in handbags and apparel.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
  • Neon Sign, American Eagle Outfitters Easton Towne Center, Columbus, Ohio
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    Wellmeier, Ed. (2021). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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    American Eagle Outfitters COO to exit

    Michael Rempell is leaving the retailer after 23 years in a planned leadership transition. Meanwhile, the company raised its Q2 forecast.

    By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Skechers and Snoop Dogg collaborate on sneaker line as part of multi-year partnership

    The line includes nine sneakers and the footwear giant plans to launch two other capsules with the rapper in the coming weeks.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
  • Leila Mashouf and Neeka Mashouf of Rubi Laboratories.
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    Walmart aims for affordable, sustainable clothing with carbon capture tech pilot

    A test with Rubi Laboratories seeks to integrate carbon capture technology across the retail giant’s supply chain and produce affordable apparel from the emissions.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 31, 2023