Retail: Page 8

  • A sign for Forever 21 is pictured and a smiley face is reflected through the store's window.
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    Shein and Forever 21 deepen partnership with co-branded line

    The fast fashion rivals made a deal in August to distribute each other’s products.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
  • A close-up of models as they walk the runway wearing neutral tones of brown during the Saint Laurent Womenswear spring-summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week.
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    Kering revenue drops 13% in Q3 as global luxury sales falter

    Almost all the firm’s fashion brands saw double-digit declines as its retail and wholesale numbers also fell.

    By • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Amazon crimes unit referral nabs court win in China

    Prada and other brands received a favorable ruling in the case following the e-commerce giant's effort to curb the sale of counterfeit luxury products.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
  • Draped pink curtains hang from the ceiling and pink walls with large arched columns frame a screen reading Yoox Net a Porter Group.
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    Richemont and Farfetch receive antitrust clearance on YOOX Net-a-Porter deal

    Farfetch will receive a 47.5% stake in the online luxury platform in exchange for shares in Richemont.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
  • Cars parked in front of a David's Bridal store, against a pale blue sky.
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    David’s Bridal promotes slate of company veterans in preparation for post-bankruptcy turnaround

    The special-occasion apparel chain struggled after its previous Chapter 11 exit in 2018 as the pandemic roiled its business.

    By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2023
  • Interior view of a Maje store shows wood beams, pale concrete floors and racks of dresses.
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    Retrieved from SMCP/Maje on October 20, 2023
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    Maje debuts resale site in the US with digital platform Archive

    The peer-to-peer platform launch will be followed by an in-store program later this month.

    By Howard Ruben • Updated Oct. 23, 2023
  • A woman stands and wears a cream-colored bra and underwear from the Victoria's Secret line of adaptive clothing. She is a left-arm amputee.
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    Courtesy of Yulia Gorbachenk/Victoria's Secret
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    Victoria’s Secret and Pink launch adaptive intimates collection

    The VS & Pink Adaptive innerwear collection is designed for people with disabilities and features magnetic closures, front adjustable straps and sensory-friendly fabrics.

    By • Updated Oct. 18, 2023
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    Courtesy of Gap Inc.
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    Deep Dive

    How Gap lost its khaki soul

    Can the brand that once defined and even elevated American style get its vibe back?

    By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2023
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    Birkenstock slides 12% in public market debut

    The footwear brand began trading at $41 a share on Wednesday after pricing its IPO at $46.

    By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 13, 2023
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    Banana Republic launches collab with Peter Do

    The 28-piece collection features outerwear, tailored separates, tops and accessories.

    By • Oct. 10, 2023
  • Pandora storefront in NYC.
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    Pandora looks to retail expansion for growth

    The jewelry brand set new financial targets for revenue and free cash flow related to its Phoenix growth strategy.

    By Dani James • Oct. 9, 2023
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    Levi’s posts flat revenue for Q3, cuts full-year guidance

    The company cut its outlook for the second consecutive quarter, stating its approach was cautious due to macro-environment uncertainty.

    By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 6, 2023
  • Three people wearing pieces from Destination XL and Untuckit's capsule collection.
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    Destination XL partners with Untuckit for capsule collection

    The collection, which comes in sizes 2XL regular fit to 4XXL extra tall fit, is available exclusively on DXL.com.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 5, 2023
  • Three people wearing bridesmaid dresses stand together. The person in the center holds a cake.
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    Birdy Grey builds out C-suite with new COO, CTO hires

    The DTC bridal brand brought on a new operating chief following Eloquii co-founder Steve Zawada's exit in June after about six months.

    Oct. 3, 2023
  • Vestiaire Collective clothing display of resale fashions.
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    Vestiaire Collective names new head of global communications

    Lauren Picciano comes to the luxury reseller after spending more than 15 years working in public relations for Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Hearst and La Perla.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023
  • A closeup of a storefront that says "Chico's."
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    Sycamore to buy Chico’s for $1B

    The agreement strikes a deal that eluded the private equity firm four years ago, despite repeated attempts then to acquire the women’s apparel retailer.

    By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Authentic partners with Liberated Brands for Boardriders portfolio

    The company named Liberated Brands as its partner for retail and e-commerce operations of Quiksilver, Billabong and more.

    By • Sept. 28, 2023
  • A shopper in a black tank top and white pants enters a Versace store in Chicago, Illinois.
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    Consumers plan to spend more on luxury: report

    Feeling more optimistic about the economy, luxury consumers are booking travel and opening their wallets.

    By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 28, 2023
  • The Ralph Lauren storefront in Toronto, Canada, is pictured.
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    Ralph Lauren expanding Canada presence with retail, e-commerce

    The company plans to add more stores in the country in the coming years to increase value in North America.

    By • Sept. 27, 2023
  • A Rebag storefront in Sawgrass Mills.
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    Rebag introduces consignment option for its luxury resale

    The online peer-to-peer platform will offer customers upfront quotes, fixed commissions and pre-approved, automatic deposit payments.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
  • Two models with dark hair pose wearing blue and black Savage X Fenty jerseys.
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    Savage X Fenty debuts soccer-inspired collection

    The brand — which was founded by Rihanna — launched limited-edition League products including themed jerseys, joggers and more. 

    By Dani James • Sept. 25, 2023
  • Shoppers walk past a Cartier store in SoHo, New York City.
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    Luxury brands in the US driven by retail expansion: report

    More than half of new luxury stores opened in New York and California, and close to 40% of new store leases for key brands nationwide were in high-end malls.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 25, 2023
  • Three people wearing and khaki pants and white tees with graphics from the BIG WILLY by Willy Chavarria collaboration with Pacsun
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    Willy Chavarria and Pacsun release tee and hoodie collab

    A portion of the proceeds from the 12-piece collection will go to support Fresno Barrios Unidos, a California-based youth nonprofit organization.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
  • A Shein store is pictured, displaying hats hung on the wall, the Shein logo and racks of clothing.
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    Photo by Xavi Torrent/Getty Images for SHEIN via Getty Images
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    Shein discloses UK revenue of $1.38B, boosting its market share in the region

    Industry analysts expect the fast fashion giant to rank in the top 10 of apparel retailers in the U.K. this year.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
  • An "H&M" sign with red letters juts out from a building against a dramatic blue sky.
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    H&M will expand return fees for online orders

    The fast-fashion retailer has begun charging customers in the U.S., U.K. and most of Europe, unless they belong to its free loyalty program.

    By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2023