Retail: Page 2

  • Samuel L. Jackson for Adidas Originals
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    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
  • A Neiman Marcus department store, surrounded by trees.
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    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
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    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 • July 10, 2025
  • A black "Lululemon" sign features the red and white brand logo and white lettering, hanging in front of a leafy tree.
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    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
  • A person walks in front of a Nike store.
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    Kevin Frayer/Getty Images via Getty Images
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    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
  • A red H&M logo is seen on a mirrored store exterior as people walk by.
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    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 • July 1, 2025
  • A Saks store in Chicago.
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    Kaarin Moore/Fashion Dive
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    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
  • A Neiman Marcus storefront in downtown Chicago
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    Kaarin Moore/Fashion Dive
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    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
  • A truck with a message is parked outside a store.
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    Adam Bettcher via Getty Images
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    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
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    Courtesy of Mango
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    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 • June 25, 2025
  • A person holds multiple shopping bags and a coffee cup.
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    FreshSplash via Getty Images
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    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 • June 25, 2025
  • A model wears a denim romper and flip flops while standing next to an empty mannequin.
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    Courtesy of Gap
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    GapStudio releases summer collection

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

    By • June 23, 2025
  • To the right of a mall store entrance, a minimalist gray granite facade features the red and white Lululemon logo and white lettering.
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    Daphne Howland/Fashion Dive
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    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
  • Two people wearing boat shoes and casual clothing sit together on a stone wall outdoors on a sunny day.
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    Courtesy of Authentic Brands Group
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    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 • June 20, 2025
  • The side of a building made of light brick exterior and a placard reading BERGDORF GOODMAN
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    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
  • A large sign in light pink block capital letters says "Pink," just above a smaller sign in darker pink that says "Victoria's Secret."
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    Daphne Howland/Fashion Dive
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    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
  • A general view of the exterior of the branch of retailer Marks and Spencer at Westfield White City on October 20, 2020 in London, England. Marks & Spencer said customer data was accessed in an April 2025 cyberattack.
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    Leon Neal via Getty Images
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    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
  • A person holds a Louis Vuitton handbag in a close-up view.
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    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 • Updated June 13, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    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
  • A mall entrance to a clothing store named "Torrid."
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    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
  • The exterior of a Volcom store.
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    Courtesy of Authentic Brands Group
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    Authentic extends Boardriders Japan partnership

    The expanded agreement adds outdoor sports brands Volcom and Spyder to an existing stable of managed retail labels including Quiksilver and Billabong.

    By • June 5, 2025
  • A woman stands on a box next to a man and leans on his shoulder. Both wear casual attire.
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    Courtesy of Duncan Wolfe for Gap x Malbon
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    Gap partners with Malbon Golf

    The 33-piece collection will offer men’s and women’s preppy basics along with an ad campaign featuring PGA winner Jesper Parnevik.

    By • June 4, 2025
  • Lindsay Lohan appears in an Old Navy campaign
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    Courtesy of Old Navy
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    Old Navy shows off activewear with Lindsay Lohan in ‘80s-inspired spot

    The Gap brand, which reported a ninth consecutive quarter of market share gains, is now the No. 5 player in the active category.

    By Chris Kelly • June 4, 2025
  • An aerial view of a Skechers store in the mall.
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    Skechers sued by investor group over go-private deal

    A lawsuit alleges the footwear giant violated federal securities law by failing to disclose important information to shareholders.

    By • June 3, 2025
  • A Saks storefront in Chicago.
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    Kaarin Moore/Fashion Dive
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    Saks Global rescues its holiday with $350M in new financing

    Without the infusion, the luxury department store company would struggle to pay vendors ahead of the critical season, analysts say.

    By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2025