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Exclusive: Denim Tears Is Levelling Up

With ‘tens of millions’ in annual sales, Tremaine Emory’s buzzed-about New York label is in expansion mode.

Exclusive: Denim Tears Is Levelling Up

With ‘tens of millions’ in annual sales, Tremaine Emory’s buzzed-about New York label is in expansion mode.


Kohl’s Skyrockets as Stock Becomes Traders’ Latest Meme Darling

The retailer’s stock price soared 38 percent to close at $14.34 after a wild day of trading that saw the shares more than double at an intraday peak.

Kohl’s Skyrockets as Stock Becomes Traders’ Latest Meme Darling

The retailer’s stock price soared 38 percent to close at $14.34 after a wild day of trading that saw the shares more than double at an intraday peak.


Sleepwear Is Having Its Athleisure Moment

Pyjamas are increasingly finding their way out of the house, as sleepwear and apparel labels alike roll out more fashion-style marketing and multi-use sets. For brands, it’s a multi-million dollar opportunity that’s only just begun to be tapped.

Sleepwear Is Having Its Athleisure Moment

Pyjamas are increasingly finding their way out of the house, as sleepwear and apparel labels alike roll out more fashion-style marketing and multi-use sets. For brands, it’s a multi-million dollar opportunity that’s only just begun to be tapped.


Korean Fashion Retailer F&F Hires Goldman for TaylorMade Acquisition

F&F stated it would take legal action if the owner of the global golf products maker proceeds with a separate sale process.

Korean Fashion Retailer F&F Hires Goldman for TaylorMade Acquisition

F&F stated it would take legal action if the owner of the global golf products maker proceeds with a separate sale process.


Sneaker Resale Isn’t the Business It Used To Be

Premiums are down across the board and the top brands in footwear are just getting back to being interesting again. Here's how resellers are navigating these new, murky waters.

Sneaker Resale Isn’t the Business It Used To Be

Premiums are down across the board and the top brands in footwear are just getting back to being interesting again. Here's how resellers are navigating these new, murky waters.


Trump Softens Tone on China to Secure Xi Summit and a Trade Deal

President Donald Trump has dialed down his confrontational tone with China in an effort to secure a trade deal with the world’s second-largest economy.

Trump Softens Tone on China to Secure Xi Summit and a Trade Deal

President Donald Trump has dialed down his confrontational tone with China in an effort to secure a trade deal with the world’s second-largest economy.


Fashion Braces for Impact As Trump Tariffs Returns | The Debrief

Apparel prices are rising, supply chains are scrambling, and brands are playing defence as a new wave of Trump-era tariffs threatens to shake the global fashion industry. Joan Kennedy and Marc Bain join The Debrief to explain the latest changes.

Fashion Braces for Impact As Trump Tariffs Returns | The Debrief

Apparel prices are rising, supply chains are scrambling, and brands are playing defence as a new wave of Trump-era tariffs threatens to shake the global fashion industry. Joan Kennedy and Marc Bain join The Debrief to explain the latest changes.


Higher Clothing Prices Are Officially Here

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest inflation report showed an uptick in apparel prices for the first time since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs two months ago.

Higher Clothing Prices Are Officially Here

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest inflation report showed an uptick in apparel prices for the first time since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs two months ago.


Opinion | Amazon Prime Day Is Past Its Prime

That the discount extravaganza wasn’t the disaster some had feared is a relief. But there were signs that neither Amazon — nor observers of consumer spending — should take too much comfort, writes Andrea Felsted.

Opinion | Amazon Prime Day Is Past Its Prime

That the discount extravaganza wasn’t the disaster some had feared is a relief. But there were signs that neither Amazon — nor observers of consumer spending — should take too much comfort, writes Andrea Felsted.


The Reign of Leggings Is Over. What’s Next?

After dominating wardrobes for more than a decade, leggings are no longer the go-to bottom for younger shoppers. Activewear brands are scrambling to adapt.

The Reign of Leggings Is Over. What’s Next?

After dominating wardrobes for more than a decade, leggings are no longer the go-to bottom for younger shoppers. Activewear brands are scrambling to adapt.


Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China

As US-China tariffs escalate, US businesses find few viable alternatives to Chinese manufacturing.

Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China

As US-China tariffs escalate, US businesses find few viable alternatives to Chinese manufacturing.


Amazon Prime Day Sales Plunge 41% in First Day of Four-Day Event

The annual event has emerged as a bellwether of consumer sentiment since President Donald Trump’s trade war clouded the economic outlook.

Amazon Prime Day Sales Plunge 41% in First Day of Four-Day Event

The annual event has emerged as a bellwether of consumer sentiment since President Donald Trump’s trade war clouded the economic outlook.