Dickâs pits top athletes against each other in holiday decorating contest
Dickâs is expanding its holiday marketing with a Texas-centric effort featuring top athletes with close ties to the state, including gymnast Simone Biles.
OTBâs 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 worldâs biggest climate summit means for fashion
If we can show other sectors how to collaborate â like the partnerships weâve been building with brands, development banks, and clean energy providers â we can create a blueprint for change that goes way beyond our own footprint,â says Lewis Perkins, president and CEO of the Apparel Impact Institute.
The International Woolmark Prize is back for 2025 â these are the nominees
âItâs not just about creating new designs â itâs about breaking down the traditional boundaries of size and fabric usage.â Lantink expressed similar thoughts: âItâs about reimagining whatâs possible within fashionâs existing structures â breaking down and reconstructing pieces in ways that create new value from what already exists.â At Luar, Lopez defined it as âpushing boundaries by blending cultural references, streetwear and luxury, while challenging traditional fashion normsâ.
On pulls back on wholesale as Q3 sales surge more than 32%
Jane Hali & Associates analysts said the brand âhas runway for growth globally across genders, childrenâs, additional categories, and vertical stores,â noting that its product is âresonating with consumers, particularly with men and the running communityâ and is poised to gain among younger women thanks to âpartnerships with athletes, celebrities and influencers.â
How Arsenal became fashionâs 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.
Whatâs next for The RealReal
Prior to Korylâs 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.
As Trump rises again, so too might inflation
During the election, Trump promised lower interest rates â a major consumer concern that some pundits believe influenced the outcome Tuesday â though Saunders noted that rate-setting is not within a U.S. presidentâs purview.
Etsy focuses on gifts with a personal touch in sprawling holiday campaign
Throughout the season, Etsy is engaging with consumers through podcasts and experiential activations, like a recent holiday pop-up shopping experience in New York City, a first for the brand.
Personalization 101: How to use simple data to create tailored retail experiences
Curology, a personalized skincare brand, uses QR Codes on hang tags in Target stores for products like their Gentle Cleanser, which donât come in unit cartons.
Google ads performance robust despite existential threats
Search and other, the tech firmâs largest segment, was up 12% YoY to $49.39 billion, led by healthy demand from financial services and retail marketers.
In time for the holidays, Affirm updates its app
Affirm has rolled out its new features just in time for the holiday shopping season, which has previously brought a boost in business for buy now, pay later companies.
Walmart+ annual membership fee slashed in half for the holidays
At the same time, the retail giant this week also unveiled a host of deals on a wide assortment of products, including toys, tech, electronics, kitchen appliances, home, fashion and décor.
Consumer demand, star ambassadors key to Skechers ârecordâ Q3 growth of $2.4B
Weinberg said domestic DTC sales improved 3.7% on top of last yearâs 14% increase due chiefly to strong e-commerce growth as more consumers chose to shop online.
Adidas reaches settlement with Ye as Yeezy inventory dwindles
Gross margin expanded 2 percentage points to 51.3%, despite the hit from âthis yearâs significantly smaller and less profitable Yeezy business,â and net income soared 70% to 476 million euros, per a company press release.
The rising value of nonprime cobrand credit cards
Nonprime cobrand cards offer millions of people an opportunity to improve their credit score while taking advantage of the rewards that make everyday life more convenient.
True Religion enlists Megan Thee Stallion to tap into hip-hop culture
By teaming with Megan Thee Stallion and Hunxho, True Religion is tapping into the brand's enduring popularity in hip-hop culture that has helped it weather financial struggles, including a 2020 bankruptcy.