Retail: Page 4

  • Storefront of Saks Off 5th.
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    "Saks Fifth Avenue, Off 5th Outlet Factory Store , Clinton CT" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Neiman Marcus deal triggers another round of layoffs at Saks Global

    The company in July also downsized operations in anticipation of the $2.7 billion acquisition, which closed at the end of last year.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2025
  • A Fabletics storefront
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    Courtesy of Fabletics
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    Fabletics targets demand planning, inventory management

    The apparel company will build a forecasting model using Blue Yonder’s supply chain planning solutions.

    By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 26, 2025
  • A large downtown department store.
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    "Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago" by kzoocowboy is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Saks Global’s vendor trouble hints at financial vulnerability

    Revenue targets depend on mending relationships with suppliers, analysts say. A memo from CEO Marc Metrick may have made things worse.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2025
  • A person holds a credit card and sits with a laptop on her lap. The screen is open to show a shopping website.
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    FG Trade via Getty Images
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    Generational differences govern online fashion shopping behavior: report

    Older customers prioritized discounts and younger shoppers said they were especially motivated by products that offered high quality, according to a new report from Wunderkind.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 24, 2025
  • With puffy clouds in a blue sky, bushes surround a store with the name "JC Penney" in white letters. The store entrance is a brick arch.
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    "JC Penney" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    J.C. Penney, Eddie Bauer operator lays off 5% of corporate staff

    About 250 people at Catalyst Brands, which also runs Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Nautica and Lucky Brand, were let go.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2025
  • A massive downtown department store building.
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    "Exterior view of historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas, Texas as seen from Commerce Street." by Dfwcre8tive is licensed under CC BY 3.0
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    Saks Global to close century-old Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas

    The luxury department store's new owner will spend $100 million to renovate an anchor location at the nearby NorthPark Center mall.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2025
  • A model stands against a blank wall wearing a black sleeveless dress with buttons down the center.
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    Courtesy of Lachlan Bailey/Victoria's Secret
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    Victoria’s Secret launches collaboration with Altuzarra as it steps into ready-to-wear

    The first drop of the line, which will include multiple collections throughout the year, focuses on wardrobe staples with a twist.

    By • Feb. 21, 2025
  • The letters spelling out "Nordstrom" in capital letters create shadows on the brick facade of a store.
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    "Nordstrom - Oak Park Mall" by Mike Kalasnik is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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    Nordstrom brings on Neiman Marcus vet as director of luxury styling

    Catherine Bloom is joining the department store in the new role, and a Nordstrom Local location in Los Angeles will be a dedicated storefront for her clients.

    By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 19, 2025
  • A bright-red mall entrance to a clothing store.
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    Daphne Howland/Fashion Dive
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    Former New York & Co. chief to lead Express, Bonobos

    Greg Scott’s 30-plus years in the fashion industry also include stints at Fashion Nova and The Boutique Brands.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Daphne Howland/Fashion Dive
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    Macy’s sticks with stores chief to lead brick-and-mortar transformation

    Barbie Cameron began at the company nearly 40 years ago and has a pivotal role as the department store scrambles to rightsize and overhaul its fleet.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2025
  • A person in a black T-shirt, tattoos and wire frame glasses leans on a rack of clothing.
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    Courtesy of eBay
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    EBay, Willy Chavarria partner during Paris Men’s Fashion Week

    The collection, which launched last week, includes archival designer pieces sourced from the e-commerce platform.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 5, 2025
  • Sean Wotherspoon faces a rack of Gap vintage clothing.
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    Courtesy of Gap
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    Gap to launch seasonal vintage drops throughout the year

    The project, GapVintage, is a continuation of the apparel brand’s partnership with curator Sean Wotherspoon.

    By • Feb. 3, 2025
  • The outside of a Victoria's Secret store.
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    Spencer Platt via Getty Images
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    Victoria’s Secret taps former Joann exec for CFO seat

    The transition comes as the lingerie retailer is pursuing a turnaround under a new CEO following market share declines and other challenges.

    By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 30, 2025
  • Four people's faces above the words "Beauty & Belonging."
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    Courtesy of Sephora
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    Sephora releases documentary highlighting diversity

    As others back away from DEI initiatives, the retailer said its film “reaffirms its commitment to fostering a world of inspiration and inclusion.”

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 28, 2025
  • A person walks along a downtown street past various shops.
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    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
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    Bloomingdale’s to close San Francisco Centre anchor

    The move will leave the struggling mall with another space to fill, and the luxury department store’s only full-line locations outside the city.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2025
  • A model wears Spanx jeans and a white T-shirt.
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    Courtesy of Spanx
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    Spanx launches new sculpting denim collection

    The shapewear brand said the jeans, which come in two colors and styles, combine lycra-encased cotton fabrication with traditional denim detailing.

    By • Jan. 24, 2025
  • Nikki Rodriguez poses for American Eagle's Fall 2024 campaign.
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    Courtesy of American Eagle
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    How American Eagle’s CMO avoids AI’s ‘generic creative’ trap

    At NRF’s Big Show, Craig Brommers addressed mounting production demands but said delegating more work to AI is a “scary” prospect.  

    By Peter Adams • Jan. 21, 2025
  • A closeup shot of a person wearing red, white and black sneakers with a Nike logo and black track pants with a Jordan logo.
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    Neilson Barnard via Getty Images
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    Nike tops StockX sneaker sales in 2024

    Other popular brands on the online resale platform included Supreme, Fear of God, Ugg, Crocs and Timberland, with many brands maintaining their previous rankings.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
  • A line of people outside Pacsun's SoHo flagship store.
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    Courtesy of Pacsun
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    Pacsun’s TikTok marketing won over Gen Z. What’s next amid ban anxiety?

    At NRF, CEO Brieane Olson was optimistic that TikTok’s model could be replicated elsewhere in the case of a shutdown but feared for creators.

    By Peter Adams • Jan. 17, 2025
  • Two people in form-fitting activewear sit on a floor and look at the camera.
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    Courtesy of Spanx
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    Spanx adds new activewear collection

    The line, called Spanxsmooth OnForm, features light compression and is designed for low-intensity exercise and casual dressing.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Lisa Maree Williams via Getty Images
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    Apparel, accessories and footwear spending fell 3% in 2024: report

    The fast fashion and luxury categories underperformed during the year, according to Consumer Edge, while thrift and consignment maintained growth.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
  • A model wears clothing from Antrhopologie's new resortwear line, including sunglasses, a blue bikini and an oversized button down featuring stamp graphics. The model rides a bike.
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    Courtesy of Anthropologie
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    Anthropologie launches resortwear line

    The Urban Outfitters Inc.-owned brand is positioning its new label as a response to increased consumer interest in travel.

    By • Updated Jan. 15, 2025
  • The exterior of Perfect Moment's store in the SoHo neighborhood of New York. A yellow cab is parked out front.
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    Courtesy of Perfect Moment
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    Perfect Moment seeks global expansion through agency partnerships

    The luxury ski brand is working to grow its international wholesale presence as it faces a potential delisting from the New York Stock Exchange.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 13, 2025
  • The interior entrance to a JC Penney mall store, with fronds of a plant in the foreground.
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    Daphne Howland/Fashion Dive
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    J.C. Penney, Brooks Brothers operator join forces as ‘Catalyst Brands’

    The new entity features other labels owned by Authentic Brands Group and run by Sparc Group. Investors include Shein and mall REITs Simon and Brookfield.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2025
  • An Academy Sports + Outdoors storefront.
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    Courtesy of Academy Sports and Outdoors
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    Academy Sports and Outdoors reduces China reliance by 20%

    The sports retailer continues to diversify its sourcing base as it plans for possible tariff hikes under the Trump administration. 

    By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 7, 2025