Luxury struggles persist: report

HSBC sliced its organic growth outlook for 2024 nearly in half, and said the market is seeing its “sixth worst year" in the past two decades.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 11, 2024

Google Shopping launches virtual dress try-ons in the US

The generative AI-enabled feature is part of a larger effort to enhance the search engine’s ability to help shoppers buy apparel online.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 6, 2024

Birkenstock program members spend 25% more than other consumers

The footwear company is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and grow its online membership to create lifelong customers.

By Kristen Doerer • Updated Sept. 5, 2024

A slowing women’s business is hurting Lululemon’s growth

While CEO Calvin McDonald said the Breezethrough leggings debacle had a “negligible impact” on its sales, the brand continues to suffer from other merchandise misses.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 3, 2024

Consumer economic optimism reaches highest level in a year: report

Apparel was ranked the third most popular splurge category across generations and the top for Gen Z.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 3, 2024

Asics tops sneaker resale growth chart

StockX reported that while demand for mainstream labels such as Nike dropped, Yeezy, Fear of God and other “challenger brands” have shifted the secondhand landscape.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 26, 2024

Universal Standard’s CEO talks inclusivity, legacy and brand-building

As Polina Veksler expands her business, she also wants to push the fashion industry to be more size inclusive.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 21, 2024

Temu beats out Amazon for budget-conscious consumers: report

Survey data found that shoppers who purchased from both e-commerce giants think Temu is cheaper but Amazon is more convenient.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 14, 2024

Back-to-school 2024: How brands can win younger consumers as uncertainty endures

The power of Gen Z and Gen Alpha to influence their parents to consider a brand could be the key to success amid another turbulent season.

By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 9, 2024

Asics is the fastest-growing sneaker brand on resale platform StockX: report

Retro styles helped Adidas’ sneaker sales on the platform double year over year, according to the trend report.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 6, 2024

Pacsun teams with Pinterest for ‘Better in Baggy’ fall campaign

Store windows nationwide currently feature QR codes inviting consumers to shop the retailer’s curated fall collection on Pinterest.

By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 5, 2024

Loewe was the world’s hottest brand in Q2: report

The LVMH-owned brand overtook Miu Miu to claim the top spot, while its collaboration with running brand On made Cloudtilt 2.0 sneakers the quarter’s hottest product.

By Lara Ewen • July 24, 2024

Luxury fashion consumers comfortable spending: report

A survey from Morning Consult found that the sector’s stylish elite are younger and more optimistic about their finances.

By Lara Ewen • July 23, 2024

Casual dress codes, informal etiquette may help recruiting and retention, survey indicates

Employers may want to be more lenient with attire, cellphones and communication, but such shifts also may confuse employees if expectations aren't clear.

By Carolyn Crist • July 15, 2024

Gen Z luxury consumers value experience over product: report

The survey results show a significant change in the way luxury is perceived, which may alter the landscape of how companies market their products in the future, according to Dotdash Meredith and Ipsos.

By Howard Ruben • July 2, 2024

Calvin Klein’s Jeremy Allen White ads turned heads, but the biggest impact may be to the brand’s image

“The Bear” star’s images generated $74 million in media impact value amid a years-long effort by holding company PVH to make the line more desirable.

By Laurel Deppen • June 27, 2024

Consumers want ethical sourcing, labeling on manmade fibers: report

Nearly three quarters of survey respondents think materials such as viscose and lyocell should come from sustainable forests.

By Lara Ewen • June 26, 2024

US consumers don’t trust Temu, but still shop there: report

The survey, conducted by Omnisend, found that 17.5% of global respondents think Temu could surpass Amazon as the leading e-commerce platform.

By Laurel Deppen • June 13, 2024

Nearly 90% of consumers bought or sold used items in the last year: EBay

With sustainability at the forefront of their decision-making, the report finds that Gen Z and millennials are the top purchasers of circular fashion.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 12, 2024

Revive raises $3.5M seed investment

The company, which helps brands manage inventory damaged during the return process, plans to use the new funding to boost its platform.

By Howard Ruben • June 10, 2024

Adaptive fashion’s inclusivity problem

Brands are trying to meet the needs of disabled consumers, but critics say the industry can do better.

By Lauren Schenkman • June 3, 2024

TikTok users continue to grow and evolve: Here’s what the numbers say

While TikTok has been a go-to for brands who want to reach younger cohorts, the average age of the platform’s users is climbing, per YouGov. 

By Sara Karlovitch • May 22, 2024

Destination XL marketing campaign focuses on ‘clothes that actually fit’

The multichannel effort, which is being tested in three markets, focuses on “simplicity, quality, and fit,” CEO Harvey Kanter said. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 16, 2024

Top 5 fashion industry trends from the 2024 Met Gala

At fashion's biggest party, celebrities wore tulle, vintage, pastels and flowers to celebrate the latest exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

By Lara Ewen • May 7, 2024

Miu Miu, Prada top first Lyst Index of 2024

Loewe came in third place, while Alaïa made its debut on the list.

By Lara Ewen • May 3, 2024