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Sustainability

Patagonia’s Radical New Ownership Structure, Explained

Founder Yvon Chouinard has transferred ownership of his company to ensure all profits are directed to combat climate change.

Retail

Why the Retail Renaissance Can’t Last Forever

Rents plummeted during the pandemic, allowing brands to open thousands of new stores this year. But on the hottest streets, the deals are over and bidding wars have begun.

Retail

US Holiday Sales Growth Likely to Slow as Inflation Hits Shoppers

Holiday spending growth is projected to slow to 7.1 percent from 8.5 percent a year earlier, according to the report, while online sales are expected to increase 4.2 percent building on last year’s substantial growth.

Retail

How Banana Republic Became a Bright Spot in Gap Inc.’s Portfolio

The mall retailer saw sales rise after swapping generic office clothes for a stronger point-of-view inspired by its safari-themed origins. The new look wasn’t for everyone – and that was the point.

Retail

Why Kate Spade Doesn’t Need a Creative Director

Under CEO Liz Fraser, the Tapestry-owned handbag brand has hired two new designers and plans to expand its lifestyle offerings once again.

Sustainability

Is Resale Fuelling Overconsumption?

Ultra-fast fashion e-tailer PrettyLittleThing is the latest brand to launch a secondhand marketplace, playing into a debate over whether resale is becoming a smokescreen for even more and faster consumption.

Technology

How Fashion’s Relationship With Buy Now, Pay Later Is Changing

Retailers signed on with buy now pay later services to draw new shoppers and convince them to spend more. Some are having second thoughts about what happens to those customers’ data once they click purchase.

Retail

Athleta Enters the Underwear Space

The Gap Inc.-owned activewear brand is relaunching intimates after a brief, unsuccessful stint in the competitive category in 2018.

Global Markets

Will Social Commerce Pay Off in India?

With young Indians hooked on short-form video content, global brands are investing in social commerce and live shopping trials to gain an edge in the rapidly growing market.

Luxury

Will the Luxury Party Last?

Top luxury brands delivered strong first half results, propelled by a buoyant US market, a return to European travel and a cheap euro, but risks remain, writes Pierre Mallevays.

Luxury

Rethinking Luxury’s Relationship With Black Consumers

Black Americans have long been avid buyers of high-end goods. Now their expectations are shifting, with important implications for brands.

Beauty

How Mielle Organics Is Rewriting the Playbook for Black Hair Brands

Monique Rodriguez is one of a small number of Black women to secure a seven-figure investment for her business. The next challenge: scale while staying Black-owned.

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