‘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...
View ArticleCato shutters 70 more stores in survival bid
Cato is shutting approximately 70 additional underperforming stores in the second fiscal half, as the women’s fashion retailer continues to face a challenging economic environment. The decision brings...
View ArticleJD Sports announces North America CEO and CMO
JD Sports Fashion has made two US leadership changes, naming John Mersho as president and CEO of JD North America and Mike Grimes as group CMO, effective immediately. Mersho moves into the North...
View ArticleHow could Alexandre Arnault help turn Nike around?
Alexandre Arnault’s appointment to Nike’s board has given investors another reason to believe the company’s turnaround may be gathering momentum. But while the LVMH heir can help sharpen its strategy...
View ArticleWrangler moves upmarket, launching Japanese denim range
Wrangler is moving upmarket with the launch of Blue Bell, a premium men’s collection centred on Japanese selvedge denim and elevated versions of its heritage workwear styles. The collection marks...
View ArticleWSG Brands snaps up Nasty Gal, plots next phase of growth
Brand management firm WSG Brands has acquired women’s fashion label Nasty Gal for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2006 by Sophia Amoruso as a small vintage clothing shop on Ebay, Nasty Gal has grown...
View ArticleZac Posen and Halle Berry discuss culture at the Retailer Influencer CEO Forum
How does a brand enlist some of culture’s most influential voices for a marketing campaign while launching one of the season’s hottest bags? And how does a retailer enter a white-space category that...
View ArticleRent the Runway names CEO as revenue hits record high
Rent the Runway has appointed Paige Thomas as CEO and president, effective immediately, as the fashion rental company looks to build on record quarterly revenue. Thomas will also join the company’s...
View ArticleScrubs & Beyond to shut all retail stores
Scrubs & Beyond is closing all of its brick-and-mortar stores, bringing an end to the healthcare apparel’s operations after more than two decades in business. The company operates more than 100...
View ArticleZumiez Q2 sales slip as domestic traffic remains soft
Zumiez saw second-quarter sales fall 2.5 per cent to $209 million from $214.3 million last year, with weaker performance in the US offsetting international growth. CEO Rick Brooks said the decline was...
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