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This Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM), we saw one thing loud and clear: triggered email and text messaging isnât just a tacticâitâs the engine driving e-commerce success.
âIf President Trump proceeds with imposing immediate and unilateral tariffs, it could escalate tensions and effectively âgo nuclearâ on USMCA,â Alberto Villareal, managing director of business consulting firm Nepanoa, wrote in a LinkedIn post Monday.
âWeâve been on a journey and know we arenât 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,â the company said in an email.
Dickâs is expanding its holiday marketing with a Texas-centric effort featuring top athletes with close ties to the state, including gymnast Simone Biles.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.