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Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.

Sports Direct Buys House of Fraser for £90 Million

Sports Direct agreed to acquire all of the retailer’s UK stores, as well as the brand name and inventory. The move came after House of Fraser's discussions with investors and its main secured creditors haven’t "concluded in a solvent solution."  

Teen Retailers Bet on '90s Fashion for Back-To-School Season

With back-to-school spending expected to rise this year, retailers like Urban Outfitters are hoping '90s wares will lure in teens and young millennials — and boost sales.

Social Goods | Black Women Dominate September Covers, Retailers Abandon Sweatshop Safety Scheme

This week, a glut of big name magazines have chosen black women to front their September issues, while a German retailers' alliance formed to improve working conditions in Asian factories is crumbling.

House of Fraser's Future in Doubt After C.Banner Cancels Fundraising

The UK-based department store chain said talks about other possible sources of investment were ongoing, and that an update would be given when appropriate.

Next's Second Quarter Sales Boosted by Britain's Hot Summer

The positive performance followed a very strong first quarter for the fashion retailer against an easy comparative a year ago.

How to Avoid Becoming a One-Hit Wonder

For every brand that is able to diversify past its first success, there are dozens more that putter out. Here’s a six-point plan for navigating what happens after a product becomes a bona fide winner.

Japan Retail Sales Pick Up in Positive Sign for Spending

Japan’s retail sales climbed more than expected in June, in a positive sign that households are growing more confident in the economy.

Is Inclusivity the New Exclusivity? Gucci Certainly Thinks So

The Italian luxury megabrand attributes its phenomenal success to a bold paradigm shift from exclusivity to inclusivity, but Gucci is much less sticky than inclusive brands like Apple.

Superdry Founder Sells 6.7 Percent Stake

Julian Dunkerton, a former chief executive of the company, has sold a 6.7 percent stake in Superdry, reducing his holding to 18.5 percent.

Nike's Football Bet Is Paying off

The sportswear giant's sponsorship of the World Cup teams and athletes is giving the company a tailwind in its race to catch up with Adidas in football.

Vashi Wants to Redefine the Fine Jewellery Model With Custom Diamonds and Corona Beer

The online jeweller is dispensing with display cases and security guards as it expands into brick-and-mortar shops, betting a more-relaxed experience will draw millennial customers.

Macy's and Kohl's Debt Strengthened on Prime Day

The stores offered their own sales to compete with Amazon's discounting frenzy, but the online giant's server glitches may have also provided a boost.  

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