Retail: Page 3

  • Beyoncé stands next to stacked clothing dryers and wears a cowboy hat for a Levi's campaign
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    Levi’s CEO: ‘If the wallet’s tighter, then we have to work harder’

    Pickier shoppers just means higher execution is needed from the denim brand, Michelle Gass said. But a little help from Beyoncé never hurts.

    By Cara Salpini • March 28, 2025
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    Shoptalk Luxe announces advisory board, event sponsors

    The luxury trade show is bringing in executives and brands throughout the sector ahead of its debut next year in the United Arab Emirates.

    By • March 28, 2025
  • Actress Parker Posey for Gap's spring 2025 campaign.
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    Gap Inc. CEO: ‘If you’re relevant enough it eventually drives revenue’

    One of the most-watched turnarounds in retail started with a long look back at its past, Richard Dickson said at Shoptalk Spring.

    By Cara Salpini • March 27, 2025
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    Inside H&M’s digital relaunch and approach to multichannel experiences

    Head of Digital Jenn Volk explains how the retailer reimagined digital to increase brand storytelling around moments like its Charli XCX collaboration.

    By Chris Kelly • March 26, 2025
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    Apparel, luxury spending fell in the beginning of 2025: report

    Consumers shelled out more on fast fashion and thrift in January and February.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    Universal Standard lands in Nordstrom

    After launching on the department store’s website earlier in the year, the women’s apparel brand entered 20 Nordstrom stores over the weekend.

    By Howard Ruben • March 25, 2025
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    Opinion

    The resale revolution

    Brands can reclaim the secondhand market by their own initiatives with rewards programs, writes Charlie Casey, CEO and co-founder of LoyaltyLion.

    By Charlie Casey • March 24, 2025
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    Resale’s popularity in the US could offer hedge against tariffs

    Following the release of ThredUp’s latest annual report, the company’s chief strategy officer says preowned clothing sales are “effectively domesticating the supply chain.”

    By • March 20, 2025
  • A dark blue flag that reads "Old Navy" in white block letters hands vertically on a building in New York City, shown in the righ of a photo. Another building is on the left, with blue sky in the middl
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    Old Navy quietly debuts occasionwear

    Prices start at about $25, answering demand for affordable dresses for weddings, parties and proms.

    By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2025
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    Saks & Co. no-hire agreements with luxury brands could be legal

    The retailer’s deals with Loro Piana and affiliates of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada and Brunello Cucinelli do not violate federal antitrust laws, says court.

    By Laurel Kalser • March 19, 2025
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    Forever 21 blames latest bankruptcy on competition from Temu, Shein

    The fast-fashion retailer made it through the pandemic but struggled against cheap duty-free goods from China, as inflation strained consumers.

    By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2025
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    Hanes steps into athleisure category

    The company said the line represents a “new era” of its basics business.

    By • March 14, 2025
  • Bryson DeChambeau wearing a Navy polo from Reebok's new golf line
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    Reebok reenters golf with footwear, apparel offering

    The move is part of a broader strategy to rebuild its image as a team sports company, an identity that was lost under Adidas’ ownership.

    By Howard Ruben • March 13, 2025
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    ASOS launches women’s subbrand Arrange

    The line is being positioned as a premium brand focused on dresses and essentials.

    By Howard Ruben • March 12, 2025
  • A model wears a black satin cropped jacket over a bikini top and loose fitting pants and stands against a white backdrop.
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    Courtesy of Gap Inc.
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    GapStudio offers version of Timothée Chalamet suit

    The limited-edition black satin jacket and pants are similar to what the actor wore at a recent event and are available for pre-order as gender neutral separates.

    By • March 11, 2025
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    Anthropologie and Universal Standard launch size-inclusive collab

    The collection offers shirts, jeans and dresses and is part of a push by both companies to extend their reach.

    By • March 10, 2025
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    Adidas: There is ‘not one Yeezy shoe left in our inventory’

    CEO Bjørn Gulden also confirmed 500 jobs at its headquarters are now “obsolete” as it looks to localize operations.

    By Cara Salpini • March 10, 2025
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    Luxury consumers are increasingly anxious about the economy: report

    A new survey from Saks Global Luxury Pulse reports global conflicts and instability have led to decreased confidence.

    By • March 6, 2025
  • A wall that reads "Foot Locker" with a wood bar-like setup in front of it.
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    Foot Locker to refresh 300 stores this year

    The retailer will also open 80 locations featuring its reimagined store concept in 2025. The changes come alongside hundreds of closures over the years.

    By Cara Salpini • March 6, 2025
  • Two people stand in front of large white sculptures of apples. One wears a gray suit and the other wears a denim dress.
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    Uniqlo’s sister brand announces partnership with Undercover

    Designer Jun Takahashi’s UG men’s collection will have two drops for GU, beginning with a 19-piece line launching in March.

    By • March 5, 2025
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    "Forever 21 International Mall Miami" by Phillip Pessar is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Forever 21 will lay off nearly 700, close headquarters

    Nine stores in California and Pennsylvania will close, as Catalyst Brands, which owns the brand’s operations, explores its options.

    By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2025
  • A person walks past a large corner store with a white facade on a sunny day.
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    The image by Diario de Madrid is licensed under CC BY 4.0
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    Prada Group revenue skyrockets in 2024

    The dramatic results came from double-digit retail growth in nearly every region and reflect a 93% increase at Miu Miu.

    By • March 4, 2025
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    J. Jill taps former Ralph Lauren merchant as CEO

    Mary Ellen Coyne’s three decades-plus of retail experience also includes her recent stint as chief executive of J. McLaughlin.

    By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2025
  • A pile of Wolford packages that feature the brand logo in gold foil and models formalwear, lingerie and hosiery.
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    Lanvin Group closes stores amid a double-digit revenue decline

    The Wolford and Sergio Rossi parent company reported a 23% drop for fiscal 2024 as new creative and leadership appointments look to change momentum.

    By • Feb. 28, 2025
  • A person in a blue denim top, cowboy hat and orange and white striped flare jeans smiles as she hold on to the top of her hat and walks past an orange and white Whataburger location.
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    Wrangler releases collab with burger chain

    A 33-piece apparel and accessories line in partnership with Texas-based Whataburger is designed to blend the Western flavors of both brands.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025