Retail

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    Ralph Lauren revenue exceeds expectations

    The company posted sales growth in every region, with Europe up 12% and China up more than 20%.

    By • May 22, 2025
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    Victoria’s Secret adopts poison pill to halt hostile takeover

    The maneuver is in response to the “substantial accumulation” of shares by investment firm BBRC International, which just launched its own lingerie brand.

    By Kaarin Moore • May 22, 2025
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    Urban Outfitters’ in-store experiential concept goes after Gen Z — first with Nike

    The apparel retailer debuted the On Rotation concept as a way to fuel discovery shaped by the generation’s favorite brands. 

    By Kaarin Moore • May 21, 2025
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    Under Armour nears the end of SKU reduction, turns focus to premium products

    The athletics retailer hopes to position its assortment as a higher-end offering, including through a $140 backpack.

    By Cara Salpini • May 19, 2025
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    Richemont sales boosted by fine jewelry

    Challenges at the company’s watchmaker division offset gains elsewhere and resulted in an overall 4% revenue increase for fiscal 2025.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    Old Navy launches Americana collab with Disney

    The Gap Inc.-owned brand says the collection is the first time branded IP has been on its signature flag T-shirt.

    By • May 16, 2025
  • Harrods is one of three UK-based retail companies responding to a spree of attacks beginning in April 2025.
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    Hackers behind cyberattacks on Harrods are targeting the US, say researchers

    The group also orchestrated intrusions at Co-op and M&S and is expanding its presence, according to Google Threat Intelligence.

    By David Jones • May 16, 2025
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    American Eagle Outfitters pulls guidance, writes down $75M in inventory

    The preliminary Q1 results also revealed a 5% revenue decline and steep operating losses.

    By Dani James • May 15, 2025
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    Nearly half of shoppers are concerned about tariff-related fashion costs: report

    Buyers are willing to switch brands if prices rise, which marketing firm Wunderkind said gives challenger brands the opportunity to capture new customers.

    By • May 13, 2025
  • A Coach retail store as seen from above, with people walking by on the street below.
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    Tapestry reports record third quarter, raises guidance

    Coach revenue gains offset losses at Kate Spade, while Stuart Weitzman saw steep declines ahead of its sale to Caleres this summer.

    By • Updated May 9, 2025
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    ThredUp launches curated vintage collection

    The online pop-up shop is partnering with Beyond Retro to offer more than 17,000 pieces of womenswear inspired by and sourced from the 1970s through the early aughts.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Hugo Boss beats expectations with 2% revenue decline

    First-quarter retail and wholesale sales fell amid soft demand in the U.S. and consumer uncertainty in China.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    JCPenney to launch plus-size collection with model Ashley Graham

    The line will be available both in stores and online starting this fall.

    By • May 6, 2025
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    Consumers waffle over using social, generative AI to shop

    Customers may not be comfortable with advanced shopping tech and allowing AI to analyze their personal data, according to a KPMG report. 

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • May 5, 2025
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    Sephora stakes its claim in skin care with multichannel campaign

    “Skin Obsessed” riffs on the realities of complex self-care routines and spans CTV, online video, paid social and streaming audio.

    By Jessica Deyo • May 2, 2025
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    Adidas: If tariffs stay, ‘of course there will be price increases’

    CEO Bjørn Gulden stressed that they have not been implemented yet, though, and the retailer will follow the lead of others in the market.

    By Cara Salpini • May 1, 2025
  • A Billabong store as seen from the outside. Palm trees stand on the grounds.
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    Authentic partners with Caprice Australia on Quiksilver, Billabong

    Through the deal, subsidiary BR South Pacific will transition and manage operations for multiple sports and outdoor brands across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Miu Miu sales jump 60% in Prada Group’s first quarter

    The Prada brand posted sluggish retail results, but the company’s overall revenue rose 13% ahead of its planned Versace acquisition.

    By • April 30, 2025
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    Loewe unseats Miu Miu as the world’s hottest brand

    Jonathan Anderson’s exit propels his former label to the top of the Lyst Index for the first quarter of 2025.

    By • April 30, 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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    Online retailers in the US spent an average of $400k on AI last year

    Despite aiming that investment at customer experience, 30% of executives told Storyblok that the tech only slightly improved the shopper’s experience.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 30, 2025
  • Windows in the Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship store feature promotional staging of luxury fashion with logos from Amazon.
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    Amazon and Saks Fifth Avenue launch luxury e-commerce storefront

    The partnership will feature an assortment of high-end men’s and women’s brands, including Balmain, Stella McCartney and Fear of God.

    By • April 29, 2025
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    Gap launches 2nd collab with Dôen

    The collection with the womenswear brand includes vintage-inspired styles as well as a foray into menswear.

    By • April 29, 2025
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    Hudson’s Bay gives up on final 7 stores, including Canada’s last Saks 5th Avenue location

    The liquidation is the end of a retailer whose roots date to the 1600s, and leaves a big gap for many brands and their Canadian customers.

    By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2025
  • A person wearing a jacket from Men's Wearhouse's "American Bespoke" collection
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    Men’s Wearhouse expands ‘Made in USA’ program

    The “American Bespoke” collection was designed in partnership with Joseph Abboud and produced in the company’s Massachusetts factory.

    By Howard Ruben • April 25, 2025
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    How retailers are connecting with younger shoppers

    From Sephora embracing its status as a Gen Alpha “playground” to Coach’s Gen Z-focused store concept, retailers are leaning in.

    By Cara Salpini • April 18, 2025