Victoria’s Secret shuts down website in response to security incident

Although stores are open, the company has also halted some in-store services as it works to fully restore operations. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 30, 2025

Consumers rate quality over politics: report

Shoppers care about a brand’s values but also look for consistent messaging, durability and affordability, according to Kearney Consumer Institute.

By Lara Ewen • May 29, 2025

Nike to return to Amazon, raise prices

The sportswear giant will sell on the U.S. site after six years away. Meanwhile, prices are going up for many of its footwear products.

By Cara Salpini • May 28, 2025

Ralph Lauren revenue exceeds expectations

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

By Lara Ewen • May 22, 2025

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

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

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

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 Lara Ewen • May 16, 2025

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 Laurel Deppen • May 16, 2025

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

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

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 Laurel Deppen • May 13, 2025

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 Lara Ewen • Updated May 9, 2025

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 Lara Ewen • May 8, 2025

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 Lara Ewen • May 7, 2025

JCPenney to launch plus-size collection with model Ashley Graham

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

By Laurel Deppen • May 6, 2025

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

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

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

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 Lara Ewen • May 1, 2025

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 Lara Ewen • April 30, 2025

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 Lara Ewen • April 30, 2025

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

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 Lara Ewen • April 29, 2025

Gap launches 2nd collab with Dôen

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

By Laurel Deppen • April 29, 2025