Urban Outfitters reunites with Ugg to launch ‘On Rotation’ platform
Urban Outfitters has partnered again with footwear and lifestyle brand Ugg for the return of its experiential retail platform, On Rotation. The collaboration brings specialized in-store installations...
View ArticleHow Studs’ Anna Harman is building the go-to ear piercing destination
Studs opened its first piercing studio in New York’s Nolita neighborhood in November 2019. Just months later, the pandemic forced it to close its doors, pushing co-founders Anna Harman and Lisa...
View ArticleAlo Yoga to open new distribution center in Mississippi
Alo Yoga will open a new distribution and fulfillment center in Southaven, Mississippi, which is expected to become operational next year. According to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), the...
View ArticleVivaia makes West Coast debut at Westfield Valley Fair
Footwear brand Vivaia has opened its first California store at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, marking its latest move to expand its physical retail presence in the US. The 1141sqft store is...
View ArticleDiff Eyewear makes its brick-and-mortar debut
Diff Eyewear is expanding beyond e-commerce and wholesale with the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in Charleston, South Carolina. Cultural anthropologist Phil Otto designed the store,...
View ArticleDjerf Avenue founder discusses the brand’s first physical store opening in NYC
What began almost a decade ago as blog and Instagram posts documenting trips to places such as Bali and Australia has grown into a multimillion-dollar DTC apparel, accessories and home goods brand....
View ArticleHeidi O’Neill leads Lululemon c-suite overhaul
Lululemon is reshaping its senior leadership team under CEO Heidi O’Neill, just a month after she took the top job, as the athletic apparel brand looks to streamline its operations. The overhaul...
View ArticleLevi Strauss & Co posts solid sales despite slowdown in domestic, DTC businesses
Levi Strauss & Co has reported another quarter of sales growth despite some weakness in its US and direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses. The company’s net revenues rose 4 per cent to $1.6 billion...
View ArticleAsos hacked, customers received ‘bizarre’ threats
Shares in Asos fell 10 per cent on Tuesday after the British online fashion retailer warned that some customer information may have been accessed following the unauthorised sending of a notification...
View Article‘Uphill climb’: Why is Nike’s turnaround still struggling?
When Nike brought Elliott Hill out of retirement in October 2024, investors hoped the company veteran would quickly reverse years of product missteps, rebuild relationships with wholesalers and...
View ArticleWhen does influencer hype become a lasting business?
What helps an influencer-founded brand, such as Forvr Mood or Djerf Avenue, build a lasting business while others fizzle out soon after launch? The creator economy is now a major economic and cultural...
View ArticleHow retailers can win over budget-conscious shoppers this Halloween
Halloween spending is expected to hit a record $13.5 billion this year, but shoppers are still watching their budgets. For retailers, the opportunity lies in making the holiday feel worth spending on,...
View ArticleL2 Brands names John Fryer as new CEO
Custom apparel and headwear company L2 Brands has appointed John Fryer as CEO, where he will lead the business across its commercial, supply chain and manufacturing operations. The company described...
View ArticleWhy did Trump’s summit with Xi yield so little?
President Donald Trump hoped his pomp-filled summit with Xi Jinping in Washington last week would showcase the strength of his personal relationship with the Chinese leader. Instead, the limited...
View ArticleGap unveils ‘Fashiontainment’ partnership with American boy band
Gap Inc has established a multi-year partnership with emerging American boy band Just Your Type (JYT), with the launch of the retailer’s new ‘Fashiontainment’ platform. The initiative represents a...
View ArticleBirkenstock wins copycat fight against German discounter
Footwear brand Birkenstock has won a landmark copyright case against German discount supermarket chain Lidl. A district court in Arnhem, the Netherlands, has prohibited Lidl from selling unauthorized...
View ArticleBirkenstock steps into Malibu
Birkenstock has opened a store in Malibu, California, expanding its US retail footprint as the footwear brand continues to invest in physical stores. The new store is located at Cross Creek Ranch, a...
View ArticleCan Dr. Martens turn renewed interest into a comeback?
Dr. Martens’ boots are instantly recognizable, but their durability ironically gives customers few reasons to buy another pair. Now, the British footwear icon’s new campaign is hoping to tackle the...
View ArticleDonatella Versace courts Gen Z, partnering with fashion retailer Revolve
New York-listed digital retailer Revolve Group on Monday unveiled a joint venture with Donatella Versace to create a new beauty and fashion business targeting younger consumers. News of the...
View ArticleWhat should retailers learn from Steven Kolb’s PR crisis?
This year, New York Fashion Week’s biggest story wasn’t the latest “it” bag, but a PR crisis. The controversy began when PETA protesters stormed COS’s fall/winter 2026 show to protest against parent...
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