Mike Ashley’s Frasers Says It’s Taken Control of Hugo Boss
The British retail group has pushed its stake in the German apparel brand above 50 percent in a move that will turn Hugo Boss into a subsidiary of Frasers.
retail / Resale & Rental
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Online Resale Is Booming. Why Are So Many Users Unhappy?
Global secondhand sales are hitting record highs, but the platforms driving the boom are increasingly alienating some sellers with low payouts and logistical issues.
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Fashion Brands Are Missing Out on the Resale Opportunity
As secondhand sales soar, brands are finding reselling their own items is an increasingly attractive proposition even as operational hurdles remain, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
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The RealReal’s Plan to Capitalise on the Luxury Resale Boom
With more shoppers priced out by luxury's rising costs turning to secondhand goods, CEO Rati Sahi Levesque opens up in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 about how the resale player is welcoming them with open arms.
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How Modern Brides Are Redefining ‘Something Old’
With the rise of vintage-focused bridal salons and large retailers like David’s Bridal reviving archival pieces, the bridal market is seeing styles from the past walk down the aisle once again.
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How Mining the Archives Became Fashion’s Go-To Strategy
Brands such as Mulberry and Banana Republic are reissuing vintage pieces – or even selling the originals – as they look to tap into consumers’ nostalgia.
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Resale Sites Try a New Strategy: Sell Less Stuff
After competing for decades to offer the widest possible selection, secondhand retailers like ThredUp, eBay, StockX and Rebag are now trying to gain an edge by offering a more curated experience, with the help of AI and celebrities.
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Inside America’s Fast Fashion Graveyard
In a bordertown in Texas, towering heaps of discarded clothing from across the country fill sprawling warehouses — the last stop in a global supply chain overflowing with fast fashion castoffs. One woman is trying to save what she can, one thrift tour at a time.
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Can Stitch Fix Revive Its Subscription Box Model?
Under chief executive Matt Baer, the company has placed an emphasis on personalisation and purchase flexibility. The strategy appears to be working; Stitch Fix posted revenue growth for the first time Tuesday after 12 consecutive quarters of topline contraction.
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Resale Welcomes a Wave of ‘Tariff-ied’ New Customers
While resale businesses are booming with a surge of new customers seeking value by shopping used amidst tariff-induced economic uncertainty, it creates more urgency for resale to innovate.
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Why So Many Brands Gave Up on Clothing Rental
Ralph Lauren, American Eagle Outfitters and Banana Republic are among the retailers that briefly experimented with the concept. The implosion of CaaStle, which provided logistics for many of these services, is the clearest sign yet that rental’s future lies elsewhere.
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The Business Behind Christos Garkinos’ Live Resale Empire
The former HSN host has built a loyal community – and racked up over $100 million in sales – by turning Instagram Live into a modern-day trunk show. Now, he’s eyeing the next frontier.
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Urban Outfitters' Clothing Rental Platform Turns Its First Annual Profit
Rental platform Nuuly reported an operating income of $13.3 million last year, a major benchmark for a concept that’s long been associated with rapid growth and steep losses.
The News in Brief
Shein Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle US FTC Probe
The settlement, equivalent to 44 percent of the ultra fast-fashion company’s second-quarter profit, is the latest blow amid regulatory and tax crackdowns in Europe and the US that have hampered Shein’s growth.
Kering Drops 12% as Luxury Braces for Tough Winter
The recovery long promised by luxury brands seems nowhere in sight, as the expansion of war in the Middle East, along with China’s tax crackdown on the wealthy, piled further pressure on the world’s biggest luxury conglomerates in the third quarter, and executives buckled in for a tough winter.
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.4% in September, More Than Forecast
Sales fell in September as above-average temperatures hit demand for autumn clothing.
Elle Launches Moroccan Edition
Hitting newsstands in October, the magazine marks Elle’s 51st international edition, published under licence by the Geomedia group.
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.
L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.
P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit
The maker of Pantene shampoo was helped by strong personal care demand, but expects higher commodity costs to reduce profit by about $1.4 billion this year.