Retail
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Retrieved from GU on August 21, 2024
Uniqlo sister brand to open store, launch e-commerce in US
GU is opening its first flagship storefront in New York City.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Unified Commerce Group
Steve Madden sells Greats to Unified Commerce Group
The upscale sneaker label will join apparel brands Frank And Oak and Spiritual Gangster on the growing retail platform.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Trove
Trove acquires competing resale platform Recurate
The company will oversee 44 partner labels and control up to 80% of branded resale traffic as a result of the deal.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of MET x Sprayground
The Met launches bag collaboration with Sprayground
The collection of backpacks, handbags, totes and duffles features work inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, with embedded QR codes to encourage customers to learn more.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stefan Kohli for RC Outdoor Supply
Pacsun and Reese Cooper partner on outerwear collection
RC Outdoor Supply features men’s and women’s outerwear and technical apparel, and is available through e-commerce and retail channels.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Bloomingdale’s and Rebag collaborate on luxury resale
The department store’s e-commerce site offers a 2,500-piece collection of pre-owned handbags, watches and fine jewelry, and in-store sales will follow.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Pacsun
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 -
Courtesy of Authentic Brands Group
Authentic signs new Ted Baker partners
Design, manufacturing and wholesale in the U.S. and Canada will be handled by three licensing companies.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Skechers reports 7% sales increase in another record quarter
The company saw a significant increase in regional DTC sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and has authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program.
By Lara Ewen • July 29, 2024 -
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Nike kicks off marketing comeback with gritty Olympics ads
Willem Dafoe narrates spots probing the qualities that motivate sporting greats, including an obsession with power and an inability to be satisfied.
By Peter Adams • July 24, 2024 -
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H&M’s ‘green’ financing tool supports supplier sustainability
The collaborative program aims to help manufacturers overcome the funding hurdles of implementing sustainable practices. Here's how.
By Kelly Stroh • July 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Pacsun
Pacsun steps into men’s activewear category
The new collection follows last year’s brand expansion of women’s activewear, which included a dedicated storefront.
By Laurel Deppen • July 16, 2024 -
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Macy’s ends talks with Arkhouse and Brigade, foiling $6.9B takeover
The firms raised their bid in June, but their financing, tied in part to Macy’s own real estate, was lacking, the department store said Monday.
By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters blends physical, digital with back-to-school campaign
The retailer’s “Shift Happens” campaign brings influencer-created Pinterest boards to life at a two-day activation in New York.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 12, 2024 -
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Bloomingdale’s names new men’s fashion director
David Thielebeule, founding editor-in-chief of Grazia USA, takes on the role effective immediately.
By Lara Ewen • July 10, 2024 -
Saks COO is out
Following HBC’s deal to take over Neiman Marcus and form “Saks Global,” RJ Cilley left to become chief executive at HVAC startup Voomi Supply.
By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2024 -
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Express bankruptcy spurs layoffs at Ohio facility
The company's logistics and shipping partner Bath & Body Works is shrinking its distribution operations for the apparel retailer due to declines in volume.
By Philip Neuffer • July 9, 2024 -
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Saks Fifth Avenue parent company to acquire Neiman Marcus Group for $2.6B
The rival companies will continue to operate independently and the deal is partially funded by e-commerce giant Amazon.
By Stephanie Arnold • July 8, 2024 -
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Lawsuit claims Nike CEO John Donahoe misled investors about the success of its DTC strategy
The lawsuit alleges that Donahoe and Chief Financial Officer Matt Friend continually touted the strength of its strategy when in fact it was “unable to generate sustainable revenue growth.”
By Cara Salpini • June 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of H&M
H&M collaborates with designers on Basquiat collection
A 30-piece line, created with 2024 LVMH Prize semi-finalists Ev Bravado and Téla D'Amore, will hit stores in July.
By Lara Ewen • June 25, 2024 -
Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores file for bankruptcy
The chains, in a “liquidity crisis” since their bank found them to be in default, require emergency funding to make payroll Friday.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Gap Inc.
Gap Inc. names new CTO
Like CEO Richard Dickson, Sven Gerjets joins the apparel company from Mattel where he served as its chief technology officer.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ikea
Ikea launches textile collection for home and fashion
The line of pre-cut fabric was created to encourage “countless opportunities for design.” It will be available starting in July.
By Howard Ruben • June 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Crate & Barrel
Crate and Barrel debuts home collection with fashion designer Laura Kim
Kim, who is the co-creative director of Oscar de la Renta, is making her debut in the homewares space with the retailer.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 11, 2024 -
Designer Brands acquires Canadian footwear retailer Rubino
The retailer also named a new chief marketing officer for its largest banner, DSW, as it reported flat sales for Q1.
By Nate Delesline III • June 6, 2024
