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J. Crew’s Net Loss Narrows to $7.9 Million as Writedowns Abate
J. Crew Group Inc. posted a narrower third-quarter loss as the preppy-apparel chain moved past writedowns that dramatically reduced its value.

Can Rent the Runway Help Neiman Marcus Lure Younger Shoppers?
Neiman Marcus is taking a new approach to getting customers in the door: devoting part of its floor space to e-commerce startup Rent the Runway.

Six Fashion Careers of the Future
From consumer psychologists to data scientists, BoF meets fashion professionals working in “careers of the future” to learn about how their work contributes to the industry.

J.C. Penney Cuts Sales Forecast as Turnaround Stumbles
The sales forecast cut highlights the struggle chief executive officer Marvin Ellison’s faces in trying to rebuild J.C. Penney’s standing.

Nordstrom Reports Third-Quarter Loss
Nordstrom Inc. on Thursday reported a fiscal third-quarter loss of $10 million.

Capitalising on Canada’s Fashion Moment
‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real — and big — is the opportunity?

Report: Bonobos to Raise $100M
Bonobos is said to be in talks to raise $100 million in a deal valuing the company at roughly half a billion dollars.

Handbag Brands Reduce Product Lines as Luxury Demand Wanes
Retailers are increasingly opting to differentiate themselves from competitors by introducing fewer new lines.

Why Are Department Stores So Scared of Halloween?
Consumer spending on Halloween will hit $8.4 billion this year, yet many department stores and fashion retailers are ignoring the opportunity.

Nordstrom to Hire Fewer Temporary Employees For Holiday Season
The company said about 9,500 temporary employees will be hired in sales and stock positions at its stores in the United States and Canada and Nordstrom Rack stores in the United States.