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    Destination XL gets offer to go private

    Destination XL gets offer to go private

    “It's frustrating to be talking about the macro environment once again in Q3, but our customers are still holding very tight to their wallets,” CEO Harvey Kanter said during an earnings call in late November, according to a transcript.


    The Saks-Neiman merger is on

    The Saks-Neiman merger is on

    Here, she’ll lead Saks Global’s go-to-market strategy by aligning key commercial functions to enhance the customer experience and drive revenue, according to the company.


    The Container Store files for bankruptcy, but it’s business as usual

    The Container Store files for bankruptcy, but it’s business as usual

    In a statement Sunday, Container Store President and CEO Satish Malhotra said the new strategy is sound, and thanked the company’s employees, customers, vendors and partners, who he said “clearly see the strong potential in our business.”


    Gap launches elevated subbrand designed by Zac Posen

    Gap launches elevated subbrand designed by Zac Posen

    So far this year, it has collaborated with movie franchises and studios such as “Wicked,” “Star Wars” and Disney, as well as with apparel brands including Cult Gaia, Dîen and Palace.


    Peloton’s new app is focused on strength training

    Peloton’s new app is focused on strength training

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    Foot Locker’s loyalty revamp shows early signs of success

    Foot Locker’s loyalty revamp shows early signs of success

    “We saw some of our highest conversion increases in stores year to date, speaking to how our initiatives around product, in-store experience and [associate] education and training are working on an enterprise level,” Dillon said during the call.


    The business of Addison Rae

    The business of Addison Rae

    Rae’s ability to bridge this messy-chic Tumblr with more ‘normcore’ style elements (thanks, in part, to her Louisiana roots and early TikTok dance fame) enables her to click with a wide audience, experts agree.


    How identity and urgency propelled email and text revenue across Black Friday and Cyber Monday

    How identity and urgency propelled email and text revenue across Black Friday and Cyber Monday

    This Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM), we saw one thing loud and clear: triggered email and text messaging isn’t just a tactic—it’s the engine driving e-commerce success.


    Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

    Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

    “If President Trump proceeds with imposing immediate and unilateral tariffs, it could escalate tensions and effectively ‘go nuclear’ on USMCA,” Alberto Villareal, managing director of business consulting firm Nepanoa, wrote in a LinkedIn post Monday.


    Walmart DEI gives up the ghost, giving way to ‘belonging’

    Walmart DEI gives up the ghost, giving way to ‘belonging’

    “We’ve been on a journey and know we aren’t perfect, but every decision comes from a place of wanting to foster a sense of belonging, to open doors to opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers and to be a Walmart for everyone,” the company said in an email.


    Dick’s pits top athletes against each other in holiday decorating contest

    Dick’s pits top athletes against each other in holiday decorating contest

    Dick’s is expanding its holiday marketing with a Texas-centric effort featuring top athletes with close ties to the state, including gymnast Simone Biles.


    OTB’s Stefano Rosso on revaluing luxury with innovation

    OTB’s Stefano Rosso on revaluing luxury with innovation

    As chairman of Maison Margiela and CEO of Marni, Stefano Rosso is future-proofing OTB by expanding to the Middle East and Asia-Pacific with a focus on innovation.


    The COP flop: What the failure of the world’s biggest climate summit means for fashion

    The COP flop: What the failure of the world’s biggest climate summit means for fashion

    If we can show other sectors how to collaborate — like the partnerships we’ve been building with brands, development banks, and clean energy providers — we can create a blueprint for change that goes way beyond our own footprint,” says Lewis Perkins, president and CEO of the Apparel Impact Institute.


    The International Woolmark Prize is back for 2025 — these are the nominees

    The International Woolmark Prize is back for 2025 — these are the nominees

    “It’s not just about creating new designs — it’s about breaking down the traditional boundaries of size and fabric usage.” Lantink expressed similar thoughts: “It’s about reimagining what’s possible within fashion’s existing structures — breaking down and reconstructing pieces in ways that create new value from what already exists.” At Luar, Lopez defined it as “pushing boundaries by blending cultural references, streetwear and luxury, while challenging traditional fashion norms”.


    On pulls back on wholesale as Q3 sales surge more than 32%

    On pulls back on wholesale as Q3 sales surge more than 32%

    Jane Hali & Associates analysts said the brand “has runway for growth globally across genders, children’s, additional categories, and vertical stores,” noting that its product is “resonating with consumers, particularly with men and the running community” and is poised to gain among younger women thanks to “partnerships with athletes, celebrities and influencers.”


    How Arsenal became fashion’s favourite football club

    How Arsenal became fashion’s favourite football club

    Those on the fashion radar include Rice, who recently wore a double-breasted Prada suit to the London Football Awards; Bukayo Saka, a regular attendee of Burberry shows and star of the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance campaign; Leah Williamson, who is a Gucci ambassador; and Lotte Wubben-Moy, profiled in the current issue of The Gentlewoman.


    What’s next for The RealReal

    What’s next for The RealReal

    Prior to Koryl’s arrival, which he marked with dramatic cost-cutting measures (including over 200 layoffs), The RealReal was in dire straits, as the labour and cost-intensive backend processes prevented the company from achieving growth or profitability.