Fashion Designer’s Journey: Vintage, AI & Enduring Style
A fashion designer recounts her journey: From vintage finds and London inspiration to AI pattern creation and a lasting brand. Focus on innovation, parallel universes and a growing business.
AI Boosts Customer Loyalty: Personalization & Analytics
AI revolutionizes customer loyalty programs, enabling personalized rewards and fraud detection. Brands must prioritize data quality and usage cases for measurable value. Data management is also critical.
Kirkland’s: New Brand Collective & Executive Changes
Kirkland's forms 'Brand Home Collective' with Beyond Inc, Overstock & Bed Bath & Beyond. New executives join, aiming for a multi-brand strategy after Q1 declines. Strategic shifts in retail.
VoyeurVoyeur: Kat Qiu’s Vision for Fashion Retail in East London
Kat Qiu launches VoyeurVoyeur in East London, a multi-brand store stocking Rick Owens and more. It's a personal curation beyond trends, focusing on community, sensuality and inspiring customers.
Target, Pride & Business: Navigating LGBTQ+ Support
Target's Pride support scaled back, facing backlash and impacting business. Brands reassess LGBTQ+ engagement amidst political pressures, diversity, and customer loyalty concerns. $1.4T at stake.
Walgreens’ Buyout: Financials & Turnaround Plan
Walgreens faces uncertainty as Sycamore Allies acquires it. Withdrawing guidance, the company focuses on a turnaround plan amid rising debt and a changing pharmacy landscape. CEO Tim Wentworth emphasizes balance.
Fabletics: Growth, New Leadership, and Expansion Plans
Fabletics promotes Gomez and Bhatia to leadership roles as the company aims to exceed $1 billion in revenue and expand its retail footprint. Brand's celebrity partnerships and innovative approach are highlighted.
Dude Wipes: Strategic Investment & Growth Plans
Dude Wipes secures a strategic investment from TSG Consumer Allies to expand its customer base and retail partnerships. Sales quadrupled since 2021, exceeding $220M in 2024.
Acne Studios: 30th Anniversary, Control & Creative Vision
Acne Studios celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new collection influenced by Japan. Jonny Johansson emphasizes creative control and reflects on the brand's journey from its start in 1996.
Francesco Risso on Marni, Community, and Future Plans
Francesco Risso reflects on his decade at Marni, highlighting community, collaboration, and his desire for a new chapter focused on education, emotion, and enduring design. He emphasizes gratitude and future aspirations.
AI-Powered Retail: Autonomous Marketing & Real-Time Decisions
Retail demands real-time, AI-driven marketing. Autonomous platforms adapt instantly to customer behavior, making smart decisions across all channels, boosting profits and relevance. Embrace agentic AI for agility.
Pendleton Names Jenn Ingraffea as New CEO
Jenn Ingraffea, formerly of The North Face and Nike, is Pendleton's new CEO, succeeding John Bishop. She's the first woman in the role, bringing extensive retail experience to the heritage brand.
E.l.f. AI Makeup Tool on Pinterest: Personalized Beauty
E.l.f. Cosmetics launches an AI-powered makeup tool on Pinterest for personalized shade analysis, targeting Gen Z. It uses AI to match users with E.l.f. products. Trends, insights & AI.
Advertising Revenue Forecast: Digital Growth & Market Trends in 2025
Global ad revenue to hit $979B in 2025, a 4.9% rise. Digital advertising drives growth, led by search & retail media. CTV streaming gains traction despite economic caution and tariff concerns.
Ikea & Bob’s: Thriving in Furniture Retail with Omnichannel & Value
Ikea and Bob's Furniture thrive with omnichannel experiences and value pricing, while others struggle. Bankruptcies rise amidst economic uncertainty, but value-focused retailers gain market share.
Milan & Pitti Uomo: SS26 Menswear Trends & Designer Debuts
Milan and Pitti Uomo SS26 showcase emerging menswear trends, designer debuts, and market growth amidst economic challenges. Key brands, events, and the evolving fashion landscape are highlighted.
US-China Trade Deal: Tariffs, Minerals & Visas
Trump reveals a proposed US-China trade deal involving 55% US tariffs, China's mineral exports, and US visa concessions. Agreement builds on prior discussions.