Bondholders Approve Saks Global’s Five-Year Business Plan
Saks is moving towards exiting bankruptcy and tapped an additional $300 million of its Chapter 11 financing package.
Retail
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Jenni Kayne Opens Its First International Pop-Up in London
The California-based brand has launched a pop-up at Selfridges, the first step in a larger global expansion strategy
Jenni Kayne Opens Its First International Pop-Up in London
The California-based brand has launched a pop-up at Selfridges, the first step in a larger global expansion strategy
Why Everyone Suddenly Wants to Sell You a Handbag
As luxury brands stumble, new entrants ranging from Alo Yoga to Nili Lotan to Old Navy are launching their first bag collections. Is there room in the market for all of them?
Why Everyone Suddenly Wants to Sell You a Handbag
As luxury brands stumble, new entrants ranging from Alo Yoga to Nili Lotan to Old Navy are launching their first bag collections. Is there room in the market for all of them?
Klarna Shares Climb 30% in Trading Debut After $1.37 Billion IPO
The company’s shares opened at $52 each in New York, above the IPO price of $40 apiece.
Klarna Shares Climb 30% in Trading Debut After $1.37 Billion IPO
The company’s shares opened at $52 each in New York, above the IPO price of $40 apiece.
The Great Fashion Reset | The Future of Multi-Brand Retail
As major luxury retailers from Saks to Ssense struggle, independent boutiques are making a comeback.
The Great Fashion Reset | The Future of Multi-Brand Retail
As major luxury retailers from Saks to Ssense struggle, independent boutiques are making a comeback.
Reformation Launches First Full Jewellery Line
The LA-based brand is expanding into demi-fine jewellery, the latest step in its bid to capture a bigger share of its customers’ closets.
Reformation Launches First Full Jewellery Line
The LA-based brand is expanding into demi-fine jewellery, the latest step in its bid to capture a bigger share of its customers’ closets.
How Y2K Teen Brands Are Winning in the TikTok Era
Legacy retailers like Hollister and Pacsun are finding strong momentum with Gen-Z by doubling down on activations that deliver utility, community and social media shareability.
How Y2K Teen Brands Are Winning in the TikTok Era
Legacy retailers like Hollister and Pacsun are finding strong momentum with Gen-Z by doubling down on activations that deliver utility, community and social media shareability.
Are US Fashion Brands at Risk of Growing Anti-American Backlash Over Trump Policies?
Any sign of an anti-Americanism trend would cause a headache for an industry benefiting from the popularity of Americana and preppy looks.
Are US Fashion Brands at Risk of Growing Anti-American Backlash Over Trump Policies?
Any sign of an anti-Americanism trend would cause a headache for an industry benefiting from the popularity of Americana and preppy looks.
Fast Fashion’s Quick Decline: Asos and Boohoo Have That Post-Covid Feeling
New regulatory demands and the rise of the secondhand marketplace have hobbled fast fashion’s heavyweights.
Fast Fashion’s Quick Decline: Asos and Boohoo Have That Post-Covid Feeling
New regulatory demands and the rise of the secondhand marketplace have hobbled fast fashion’s heavyweights.
American Eagle Is Sticking With Sydney Sweeney
The retailer plans to capitalise on the buzz around its Sydney Sweeney and Travis Kelce campaigns for the rest of the year. “This is a moment to take big swings,” said CMO Craig Brommers.
American Eagle Is Sticking With Sydney Sweeney
The retailer plans to capitalise on the buzz around its Sydney Sweeney and Travis Kelce campaigns for the rest of the year. “This is a moment to take big swings,” said CMO Craig Brommers.
Vivrelle Plots Retail Expansion With SoHo Pop-Up
Fresh off a $62 million Series C and fuelled by the price-conscious luxury consumer, the accessories rental startup is teaming up with Revolve on a SoHo pop-up, marking the next phase of its brick-and-mortar strategy.
Vivrelle Plots Retail Expansion With SoHo Pop-Up
Fresh off a $62 million Series C and fuelled by the price-conscious luxury consumer, the accessories rental startup is teaming up with Revolve on a SoHo pop-up, marking the next phase of its brick-and-mortar strategy.
What Went Wrong at Ssense | The Debrief
Montréal-based Ssense is entering bankruptcy protection to head off a sale by lenders. The Debrief looks at how tariffs, “always-on” discounting and other problems toppled the indie darling of online luxury, and what a reset might look like.
What Went Wrong at Ssense | The Debrief
Montréal-based Ssense is entering bankruptcy protection to head off a sale by lenders. The Debrief looks at how tariffs, “always-on” discounting and other problems toppled the indie darling of online luxury, and what a reset might look like.
John Lewis Targets Gen-Z With Topshop Revival Tie-Up
The department store operator will host Topshop in 32 of its 36 stores from February as the clothing brand’s only national stockist on UK high streets, in a drive to attract younger shoppers and their mothers.
John Lewis Targets Gen-Z With Topshop Revival Tie-Up
The department store operator will host Topshop in 32 of its 36 stores from February as the clothing brand’s only national stockist on UK high streets, in a drive to attract younger shoppers and their mothers.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Trump Signs Order to Combat Fraudulent ‘Made in America’ Labels, White House Says
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.
Zara-Owner Inditex Shows Resilience With Strong Start to Its Year
The Spanish retailer registered robust sales growth at the start of its current fiscal year in the face of weakening consumer sentiment that’s hitting many of its peers.
Hugo Boss Profit, Sales Beat Estimates Amid Turnaround Effort
The German designer brand reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results driven by its strategy to close stores and revamp its offerings.
Saks Global to Shut 15 More Stores as Part of Restructuring
The luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, will close more stores as it tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations.
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.