Back to School
Gen Z Mall Retailers See Sales Uptick After Tough August
Zumiez and Tilly's both reported year-over-year decreases in net sales in August, follow by increases in…
Blue Christmas for The Children’s Place?
The chain reduced dress-up receipts in April, but now expects Q4 to drive historically low demand for…
Transition to Fall with These Denim Looks for Girls
Comfy stretch jeans and new twists on denim overalls are among some of the key denim items for girls this…
Back-to-School Will Test Mall-Based Teen Chains
Zumiez, Tilly's and Buckle have prepped their inventory well through the pandemic, but back-to-school may be…
Don’t Count Out Back-to-School Jeans—Yet, Says American Eagle Exec
American Eagle execs are hopeful that demand for back-to-school denim will carry into September in a stronger…
Levi’s Reshapes B-t-s Strategy With Group Video, Augmented Reality
Levi's to add group video shopping, remote try-ons with a range of body types and women's apparel to Kohl's…
Vera Bradley’s Stock Soars With Surprise Quarterly Profits
Strong e-commerce sales and the addition of jewelry brand Pura Vida for the full quarter proved to be the…
Shoe Carnival Breaks $300 Million in Sales for First Time
As back-to-school spending remains tepid, Shoe Carnival CEO Cliff Sifford expects seasonal demand to pick up…
Burlington Stores Post Mixed Quarterly Results
Almost all stores have reopened, but the retailer was having trouble keeping up with customer demand.
The Best Back-to-School Basics for Boys
Functional basics like denim, sustainable backpacks and face masks top back-to-school shopping lists.
Back-to-School Shopping Spend Predicted to Increase This Year
Expectations are surprisingly high for back-to-school spending, according to ICSC.
School Daze: Socially Distanced Learning Augurs Well for Home Tech, Not Textiles
What will the new school year look like? Search queries offer a glimpse into what consumers are prepping for…
Could Back-to-School Be the Business Boon Retail Has Been Waiting For?
Kids are still growing, and their rapid shape-shifting requires a constant influx of new clothes and shoes.
HanesBrands Beats Quarterly Expectations Thanks to PPE Production
The innerwear and activewear company sold $752 million worth of PPE, such as face masks and hospital gowns…
Retail’s Watching Back to School With an Eye to Holiday Sales
Parents have their sights set on specific clothing brands this season, data shows.