Dick’s Sporting Goods Cuts Annual Forecasts as Demand Weakens
The sports retailer cut its full-year sales and profit forecasts as a cautious consumer environment hit demand for athletic apparel and sporting goods.
Opinions
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Fashion Does Not Need Cultural Appropriation
Calling out cultural appropriation does not kill creative license, it simply forces those who control the narrative and means of distribution to cite their sources, argues Darío Calmese.
Op-Ed | Fashion Does Not Need Cultural Appropriation
Calling out cultural appropriation does not kill creative license, it simply forces those who control the narrative and means of distribution to cite their sources, argues Darío Calmese.
Marketing
Op-Ed | Why Fashion Needs Cultural Appropriation
Appropriation can be a force for good, creating a cultural exchange and enriching the available vocabulary for creatives of all types.
Op-Ed | Why Fashion Needs Cultural Appropriation
Appropriation can be a force for good, creating a cultural exchange and enriching the available vocabulary for creatives of all types.
China
Op-Ed | China's Missing Factory Inspectors Have Nothing to Do With Ivanka Trump
This week, a US activist group reported that one of its investigators had been arrested and two others had disappeared during an undercover probe of the Chinese factory that makes shoes for Ivanka Trump's brand.
Op-Ed | China's Missing Factory Inspectors Have Nothing to Do With Ivanka Trump
This week, a US activist group reported that one of its investigators had been arrested and two others had disappeared during an undercover probe of the Chinese factory that makes shoes for Ivanka Trump's brand.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | The Future of America's Footwear Market Is Male
Men’s US shoe sales will soon surpass women’s. At $26.2 billion in 2016 versus $29.9 billion for women’s footwear, 'men’s is closer in size to women’s than it’s ever been.'
Op-Ed | The Future of America's Footwear Market Is Male
Men’s US shoe sales will soon surpass women’s. At $26.2 billion in 2016 versus $29.9 billion for women’s footwear, 'men’s is closer in size to women’s than it’s ever been.'
Retail
How Fashion Can Fight Amazon
Can fashion retailers wage war against the seemingly invincible Amazon? Undoubtedly, says Doug Stephens.
How Fashion Can Fight Amazon
Can fashion retailers wage war against the seemingly invincible Amazon? Undoubtedly, says Doug Stephens.
Luxury
The Booms and Busts of American Luxury
While Europe’s luxury houses play a long game, working hard to maintain the perception of exclusivity, America’s largest luxury businesses tend to follow a turbulent cool/not cool cycle.
The Booms and Busts of American Luxury
While Europe’s luxury houses play a long game, working hard to maintain the perception of exclusivity, America’s largest luxury businesses tend to follow a turbulent cool/not cool cycle.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Burberry Needs a Creative Cure
While Burberry reported it generated cash of $897.6 million for the year ended March 31, there is little to console investors elsewhere in the business as it still has a mountain to climb to make itself a millennial must-have.
Op-Ed | Burberry Needs a Creative Cure
While Burberry reported it generated cash of $897.6 million for the year ended March 31, there is little to console investors elsewhere in the business as it still has a mountain to climb to make itself a millennial must-have.
Retail
Op-Ed | Not Even T.J. Maxx Is Immune to Retail's Woes
TJX Cos., the operator of TJ Maxx, on Tuesday reported first-quarter sales that fell short of forecasts, surprising analysts who expected the off-price chain to defy the retail industry's struggles.
Op-Ed | Not Even T.J. Maxx Is Immune to Retail's Woes
TJX Cos., the operator of TJ Maxx, on Tuesday reported first-quarter sales that fell short of forecasts, surprising analysts who expected the off-price chain to defy the retail industry's struggles.
Luxury
Op-Ed | For Richemont, There Can Be Such a Thing as Too Many Luxury Watches
Richemont's approach shows a continuation of the disciplined stance it took during the latest luxury downturn, buying back excess stock and cutting about 300 Swiss staff to curb costs.
Op-Ed | For Richemont, There Can Be Such a Thing as Too Many Luxury Watches
Richemont's approach shows a continuation of the disciplined stance it took during the latest luxury downturn, buying back excess stock and cutting about 300 Swiss staff to curb costs.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Zalando Busts the Myth of Cheap Online Retail
Zalando is the latest online retailer to spell out just how much it is spending in an attempt to stay one step ahead. The danger is that profit growth doesn't keep pace with sales expansion.
Op-Ed | Zalando Busts the Myth of Cheap Online Retail
Zalando is the latest online retailer to spell out just how much it is spending in an attempt to stay one step ahead. The danger is that profit growth doesn't keep pace with sales expansion.
Luxury
The Newness Imperative: Innovate or Fade
With fewer ‘virgin’ markets left to tap, established consumers now drive luxury demand — and they want something new — with significant consequences for creative strategy, says Luca Solca.
The Newness Imperative: Innovate or Fade
With fewer ‘virgin’ markets left to tap, established consumers now drive luxury demand — and they want something new — with significant consequences for creative strategy, says Luca Solca.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | What You Don’t Know About American Millennials
Brands that understand our poly-identification, indefinite optimism and elevated baselines will win big with millennials in the US, says Jasmine Bina.
Op-Ed | What You Don’t Know About American Millennials
Brands that understand our poly-identification, indefinite optimism and elevated baselines will win big with millennials in the US, says Jasmine Bina.
The News in Brief
Essilorluxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.
Avon North America Acquired By Regent, Appoints New CEO
The legacy beauty brand's US and Canada divisions will join the investment firm's portfolio, which also includes Avon International.
Shein’s Purchase of Everlane Faces US National Security Review
A review by an interagency panel led by the US Treasury Department began after the $80 million transaction was completed in May, according to the people familiar with the matter.
Shein Sets IPO Date, Targets Up to $27 Billion Valuation
The company is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sept. 1 and is seeking to raise as much as $1.8 billion in its long-awaited IPO, according to a filing.
Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.
UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.