apparel

H&M Steers Upmarket to Pull Away From Shein
H&M Steers Upmarket to Pull Away From Shein
December 15, 2023  |  Retail

Fashion retailer H&M is reportedly making strategic moves to attract more aspirational shoppers and differentiate itself from fast-fashion giant Shein. With Shein’s rapid growth and...

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Most Consumers Retain Clothing Subscriptions, Data Shows
Most Consumers Retain Clothing Subscriptions, Data Shows
December 14, 2023  |  Subscriptions

In the last year and a half, due to persistent inflation and consumers going back to normal life post-pandemic, retail product subscription levels have dropped...

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Sometimes a Retail Trend Just Isn’t Enough to Boost Sales 
Sometimes a Retail Trend Just Isn’t Enough to Boost Sales 
December 11, 2023  |  Retail

If you read the Y2K piece on PYMNTS late last month, you’d be aware that millennials are facing unique challenges in meeting their financial needs. ...

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Clothing Subscriptions Shed Members as Economic Challenges Demand Reprioritization
Clothing Subscriptions Shed Members as Economic Challenges Demand Reprioritization
December 06, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Across the clothing subscription industry, key players are losing members as they turn their focus to driving more revenue from their existing users. Take, for...

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Stitch Fix Tailors Its Style With Private Label Flair to Win Over Customers 
Stitch Fix Tailors Its Style With Private Label Flair to Win Over Customers 
December 06, 2023  |  Retail

As apparel subscription platform Stitch Fix strives to tailor its offerings for the best results, the company has discovered that private label brands may be...

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Shoppers Want Grocery Store Loyalty Programs the Most
Shoppers Want Grocery Store Loyalty Programs the Most
December 04, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Merchants and brands can foster the use of their store and co-branded credit cards by offering consumers rewards programs, special benefits and card-linked offers. Consumers...

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Shein’s IPO: Unpacking Everything You Need to Know 
Shein’s IPO: Unpacking Everything You Need to Know 
December 04, 2023  |  Retail

Shein has applied to go public in the United States. If it succeeds, this could make Shein one of the biggest initial public offerings (IPOs)...

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Express CEO Admits Product Assortment Failed to Connect With Customers
Express CEO Admits Product Assortment Failed to Connect With Customers
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

This quarter, fashion retailer Express is looking at merchandise discounts to draw in more shoppers.  During the latest earnings call, CEO Stewart Glendinning acknowledged the retailer’s...

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As D2C Brands Seek Retail Boost, Madhappy Takes DIY Approach for Customer Immersion
As D2C Brands Seek Retail Boost, Madhappy Takes DIY Approach for Customer Immersion
November 29, 2023  |  Retail

Several direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, such as apparel brand Madhappy, are taking a detour from the original playbook and stepping into the retail arena to weave...

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