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Temu accused of acting in bad faith in addressing customer complaints
A class action lawsuit alleges the fast fashion company is scheming to prevent customers from filing claims.
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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.
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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.
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AAFA reacts to cancellation of labor rights contracts
The fashion trade organization “expressed alarm” over the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the Bureau of International Labor Affairs’ grant programs.
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Spanx founder’s ‘Sneex’ trademark request denied
Sara Blakely’s footwear company has to prove trademarking the term isn’t “merely descriptive.”
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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.
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Consumers plan to curb discretionary fashion purchases
Uncertainty over inflation and rising prices have led to planned decreases in multiple categories, according to a recent survey from McKinsey.
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Lululemon partners with sustainable materials firm to expand bio-based nylon
The deal with ZymoChem is meant to scale production and commercialize its technology.
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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.
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Mugler names new creative director
Miguel Castro Freitas succeeds Casey Cadwallader, who has been with the brand since 2018.
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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.
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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.
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Loewe names former Proenza Schouler team as creative directors
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who recently left the brand they co-founded, succeed Jonathan Anderson, who exited the LVMH-owned house last week.
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Uniqlo, Anya Hindmarch ‘googly eye’ lawsuit will continue
A federal judge rejected holding company Fast Retailing’s request to dismiss the complaint filed by Googly Eye Cru.
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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.
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Nike focused on ‘rightsizing’ key footwear styles as sales plunge 9%
Some analysts expected the athleticwear brand to take more drastic action on its oversold franchises, but CEO Elliott Hill still sees a place for the “beloved silhouettes.”
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Shein saw the largest apparel market share gain in 2024: report
However, GlobalData found that Nike, H&M and Gucci all saw market share declines.
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US instability impacts the global luxury market: report
Tariff reversals and geopolitical unrest are dampening consumer confidence, but there may be a potential for sector improvement in China.
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Inside Puma’s new brand positioning and largest global campaign to date
The sportswear company will increase marketing investments by 40% in support of “Go Wild,” a campaign that reworks Afroman’s “Because I Got High.”
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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.”
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Advocates call on fashion industry to help rebuild Ghana’s Kantamanto Market
The Or Foundation is partnering with Vestiaire Collective to raise about $5 million to help people affected by a January fire.
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Old Navy quietly debuts occasionwear
Prices start at about $25, answering demand for affordable dresses for weddings, parties and proms.
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Chanel seeks $6.7M for attorneys’ fees in reseller lawsuit
The luxury brand claims that a years-long litigation process could have been avoided if What Goes Around Comes Around had responded sooner.
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Sports apparel market projected to reach $173B this year: report
Executives in the category are confident in its revenue prospects, with 44% saying they feel “optimistic.”
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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.