Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
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Retail
Six Things to Know About Selling Clothes in a Tough Market
Recently relaunched Alex Mill has enjoyed enough early success to open its first retail store ahead of schedule. But even with the backing of retail guru Mickey Drexler, startup life isn’t always easy.
Six Things to Know About Selling Clothes in a Tough Market
Recently relaunched Alex Mill has enjoyed enough early success to open its first retail store ahead of schedule. But even with the backing of retail guru Mickey Drexler, startup life isn’t always easy.
News & Analysis
Prada Shrinks Wholesalers to Support Full-Price Sales
The Milan-based company plans to end relations with some Italian and European wholesale partners and gradually replace them with new digital players.
Prada Shrinks Wholesalers to Support Full-Price Sales
The Milan-based company plans to end relations with some Italian and European wholesale partners and gradually replace them with new digital players.
Retail
The 5 Most Important Things a Brand Must Do When Building a Direct-to-Consumer Business
Labels that used to be available only at the local mall are changing their distribution models in order to build a direct, and hopefully more profitable, relationship with the consumer. But it's a tricky move to pull off.
The 5 Most Important Things a Brand Must Do When Building a Direct-to-Consumer Business
Labels that used to be available only at the local mall are changing their distribution models in order to build a direct, and hopefully more profitable, relationship with the consumer. But it's a tricky move to pull off.
Retail
Costco Margin Dip Overshadows Sales Beat
The company's shares, which have gained 21.7 percent this year, were down 3.2 percent in extended trading on Thursday.
Costco Margin Dip Overshadows Sales Beat
The company's shares, which have gained 21.7 percent this year, were down 3.2 percent in extended trading on Thursday.
Financial Markets
Ted Baker Revenue Hit by Lower Wholesale Sales
Total retail sales including e-commerce rose by 2.3 percent, however the brand's wholesale sales fell 6.5 percent leading to a slight decline in group revenue.
Ted Baker Revenue Hit by Lower Wholesale Sales
Total retail sales including e-commerce rose by 2.3 percent, however the brand's wholesale sales fell 6.5 percent leading to a slight decline in group revenue.
Financial Markets
What’s Ailing America’s Fashion Darlings?
Once popular American labels are struggling to adapt to a perfect storm of shifting consumer tastes, failing department stores and the rise of direct-to-consumer.
What’s Ailing America’s Fashion Darlings?
Once popular American labels are struggling to adapt to a perfect storm of shifting consumer tastes, failing department stores and the rise of direct-to-consumer.
News & Analysis
Reformation Moves to Wholesale With New Nordstrom Deal
The partnership will bring new customers to Reformation’s regular bi-coastal cohort and expand Nordstrom’s offering of direct-to-consumer brands.
Reformation Moves to Wholesale With New Nordstrom Deal
The partnership will bring new customers to Reformation’s regular bi-coastal cohort and expand Nordstrom’s offering of direct-to-consumer brands.
Financial Markets
Alibaba Snaps Up Stake in Ordre
Ordre, a digital platform for wholesaling fashion, has attracted investment from China’s largest e-commerce platform, which plans to put some of the start-up’s technology to use to sell directly to consumers.
Alibaba Snaps Up Stake in Ordre
Ordre, a digital platform for wholesaling fashion, has attracted investment from China’s largest e-commerce platform, which plans to put some of the start-up’s technology to use to sell directly to consumers.
Retail
Barneys New York Goes International With Boon the Shop
The American department-store chain has signed a wholesale deal to sell its private-label collection internationally through the pioneering South Korean retailer.
Barneys New York Goes International With Boon the Shop
The American department-store chain has signed a wholesale deal to sell its private-label collection internationally through the pioneering South Korean retailer.
Retail
6 Tips for Taking Your Brand Direct-to-Consumer
A slew of wholesale-dependent brands are eager to shift their sales strategies towards direct retail — but it’s not easy.
6 Tips for Taking Your Brand Direct-to-Consumer
A slew of wholesale-dependent brands are eager to shift their sales strategies towards direct retail — but it’s not easy.
News & Analysis
Who Stocks Ivanka Trump Now?
"The brand’s retail drama has largely cooled, as has its explosive sales growth."
Who Stocks Ivanka Trump Now?
"The brand’s retail drama has largely cooled, as has its explosive sales growth."
Luxury
Neiman Marcus Shelves Plans For a Sale
The upscale retailer said it had terminated any talks regarding a partial or full sale of the company, nearly three months after embarking on a plan seeking strategic alternatives.
Neiman Marcus Shelves Plans For a Sale
The upscale retailer said it had terminated any talks regarding a partial or full sale of the company, nearly three months after embarking on a plan seeking strategic alternatives.
The News in Brief
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.