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

Maria Raga on Why Community Is Central to Depop’s Success

The chief executive of the online peer-to-peer marketplace believes the platform’s ability to connect people sets it apart from typical fashion e-commerce.

Maria Raga on Why Community Is Central to Depop’s Success

The chief executive of the online peer-to-peer marketplace believes the platform’s ability to connect people sets it apart from typical fashion e-commerce.


Responsibility: How Can Luxury Balance Profit and With Purpose?

Can a business based on changing our clothes change its ways?

Responsibility: How Can Luxury Balance Profit and With Purpose?

Can a business based on changing our clothes change its ways?


The 24-Year-Old Aiming to Dethrone Victoria’s Secret

Parade has a grand plan to be the ‘next big underwear brand.’ Up next: its first store.

The 24-Year-Old Aiming to Dethrone Victoria’s Secret

Parade has a grand plan to be the ‘next big underwear brand.’ Up next: its first store.


How the New Wave of Fast Fashion Brands Really Work

Edikted is less than a year old but it’s all over TikTok and already topping search rankings among Gen Z consumers. The brand’s founder explains his formula.

How the New Wave of Fast Fashion Brands Really Work

Edikted is less than a year old but it’s all over TikTok and already topping search rankings among Gen Z consumers. The brand’s founder explains his formula.


Retailers Have Sky-High Expectations for Black Friday. Will Shoppers Show Up?

This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday, earnings from Abercrombie & Fitch and other mall brands, plus House of Gucci

Retailers Have Sky-High Expectations for Black Friday. Will Shoppers Show Up?

This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday, earnings from Abercrombie & Fitch and other mall brands, plus House of Gucci


Should Fashion Consider Same-Day Delivery?

Ulta and Abercrombie & Fitch are the latest retailers to offer shoppers ultra-fast delivery through partnerships with courier companies. While the service isn’t yet industry table stakes, experts say it’s an effective tool for driving loyalty.

Should Fashion Consider Same-Day Delivery?

Ulta and Abercrombie & Fitch are the latest retailers to offer shoppers ultra-fast delivery through partnerships with courier companies. While the service isn’t yet industry table stakes, experts say it’s an effective tool for driving loyalty.


The $12 Billion Start-Up Proving Wholesale Is Thriving

A $400 million investment in Faire, which pairs brands with retailers, is a sign of how multi-brand stores are here to stay after a decade where direct-to-consumer brands dominated the conversation.

The $12 Billion Start-Up Proving Wholesale Is Thriving

A $400 million investment in Faire, which pairs brands with retailers, is a sign of how multi-brand stores are here to stay after a decade where direct-to-consumer brands dominated the conversation.


Can Other Brands Replicate Figs’ Scrubs Success?

The scrubs giant changed the market for healthcare apparel. Now a new crop of brands, selling high-end options, sneakers and accessories, are capitalising on the opportunity.

Can Other Brands Replicate Figs’ Scrubs Success?

The scrubs giant changed the market for healthcare apparel. Now a new crop of brands, selling high-end options, sneakers and accessories, are capitalising on the opportunity.


Why a Handbag Brand Is Betting on Cannabis

Red carpet-regular Edie Parker is betting handbags and fashion-forward cannabis can sell side-by-side, as founder Brett Heyman plots fall expansion for her ‘Edie Parker Flower’ line.

Why a Handbag Brand Is Betting on Cannabis

Red carpet-regular Edie Parker is betting handbags and fashion-forward cannabis can sell side-by-side, as founder Brett Heyman plots fall expansion for her ‘Edie Parker Flower’ line.


Can Asos Make It In America?

Expanding in the US is central to the e-tailer’s ambitions to nearly double sales to $9.4 billion in the next four years.

Can Asos Make It In America?

Expanding in the US is central to the e-tailer’s ambitions to nearly double sales to $9.4 billion in the next four years.


Snarled Supply Chains Force Manufacturing Exodus to Balkans, Latin America

Major clothing and shoe companies are moving production to countries closer to their US and European stores.

Snarled Supply Chains Force Manufacturing Exodus to Balkans, Latin America

Major clothing and shoe companies are moving production to countries closer to their US and European stores.


Hill House Home’s Plan to Extend the Nap Dress Trend Beyond Quarantine

After its signature ‘Nap Dress’ went viral during the pandemic, the direct-to-consumer brand is expanding its apparel offerings and opening a holiday pop-up.

Hill House Home’s Plan to Extend the Nap Dress Trend Beyond Quarantine

After its signature ‘Nap Dress’ went viral during the pandemic, the direct-to-consumer brand is expanding its apparel offerings and opening a holiday pop-up.