apparel

Walmart, Target, Kohl’s Look to Cut Amazon’s Apparel Lead
Walmart, Target, Kohl’s Look to Cut Amazon’s Apparel Lead
August 22, 2022  |  Retail

With Macy’s set to give an update tomorrow, after Walmart, Target and Kohl’s set the stage last week, players of all shapes and sizes are...

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Seeking a ‘Restart’ Adidas Looks for New CEO
Seeking a ‘Restart’ Adidas Looks for New CEO
August 22, 2022  |  Retail

Saying it’s time for a restart, footwear company Adidas announced that its supervisory board and CEO Kasper Rorsted have mutually agreed that Rorsted will leave...

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TJX Surprised by Weakness in Demand as Inflation Crimps Spending
TJX Surprised by Weakness in Demand as Inflation Crimps Spending
August 17, 2022  |  Retail

Off-price apparel retailer TJX said Wednesday (Aug. 17) that demand for home-related items was weaker than expected as inflation dampened consumer spending, leading to a...

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ThredUP: Apparel Resale ‘Uniquely Positioned’ to Weather Storm as Orders, Buyers Rise
ThredUP: Apparel Resale ‘Uniquely Positioned’ to Weather Storm as Orders, Buyers Rise
August 16, 2022  |  Retail

Clothing reseller thredUP saw double-digit percentage increases in the number of orders and buyers on its platform during the second quarter. The company had 1.7...

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Authentic Brands Set to Acquire UK’s Ted Baker at 80% Discount
Authentic Brands Set to Acquire UK’s Ted Baker at 80% Discount
August 16, 2022  |  Retail

After months of searching for a buyer, Ted Baker has found its suitor in Authentic Brands Group (ABG), which has agreed to purchase the U.K....

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Focus on Outdoor, Athleisure Trends Lifts Wolverine’s Merrell, Saucony Brands
Focus on Outdoor, Athleisure Trends Lifts Wolverine’s Merrell, Saucony Brands
August 10, 2022  |  Retail

In the face of growing economic headwinds, footwear and apparel maker Wolverine Worldwide said its continued focus on meeting strong consumer demand for outdoor and...

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Allbirds’ Omnichannel Evolution From D2C Pure-Play Can’t Happen Fast Enough
Allbirds’ Omnichannel Evolution From D2C Pure-Play Can’t Happen Fast Enough
August 09, 2022  |  Retail

Earnings season in an inflationary climate can be a drag, as brands continue to trim outlooks and reposition for a long fall and winter of...

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Rise of Concept Stores Continues As Abercrombie Tests New ‘Getaway’ Brand
Rise of Concept Stores Continues As Abercrombie Tests New ‘Getaway’ Brand
August 08, 2022  |  Retail

Demanding times demand new thinking in retail, and brands are rising to the challenge posed by inflation, the pandemic and powerful demographic shifts. Reflecting the...

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PYMNTS Summer Series: African Diasporic Brands Go Mainstream With The Folklore
PYMNTS Summer Series: African Diasporic Brands Go Mainstream With The Folklore
August 08, 2022  |  eCommerce

Discovery takes many forms, a popular one being delving into our ancestral roots and coming away inspired by cultural heritage, music, literature and most definitely...

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