Back to School
Paris Department Stores Host Parties
La Samaritaine and Le Bon Marché offered art installations and pop performances.
Zumiez CFO: ‘Credit Card Spending Has Increased’
Their inventory is in good shape but teen retailers Zumiez and Tilly's blamed inflation and a spending…
Five Below Sees Big Opportunity in BOPIS
By the end of September, all Five Below stores are slated to offer in-store pickup of digital orders, up from…
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Lands’ End Now Available at Target
The lifestyle brand has expanded seasonal product calendars to account for the longer supply chain lead…
DSW Owner Capitalizes on Clearance Customer’s Comeback
The footwear seller upgraded its 2022 earnings guidance ahead of the back-to-school season as discount…
Despite Late Back-to-School Start, Caleres Raises Sales Outlook
The Famous Footwear owner saw second-quarter net sales tick up 9.3 percent to $738.3 million, as net income…
Hibbett’s Back-to-School Season Hits the Ground Running
"But more importantly, we're seeing a very significant shift toward best-in-class premium high-heat…
EXCLUSIVE: American Eagle Is Going Back to School With New Music Technology
CMO Craig Brommers says the company will continue to lean into marketing, despite inflationary pressures.
Kohl’s Is Going Hard on Denim
For the second time in a week, the retailer announced a new denim deal. Is it enough to stem the bleeding?
Reaching Consumers In Spite of Inflation
Heading into Back-to-School and the holidays, retailers and brands would do well to be aware and plan around…
Will Consumers Shop Now that Back-to-school’s in Full Swing? Week Ahead
A healthy BTS season could give some retailers a much-needed boost to their bottom line.
Some Consumers Will Back-to-School Shoe-Shop Online Because Gas Costs Too Much
More than one-third of consumers plan to spend $200 minimum on back-to-school shoes, according to new…
ICSC: Back-to-School Spending Near Last Year’s Level
The trade organization's findings suggest the back-to-school season won't be bad even as consumers get…
The Days of ‘Excessively Exuberant Consumption’ Are Over
Consumer sentiment and U.S. retail sales could get worse before they get better, according to experts at…
Bed Bath & Beyond Drops College Collection With Celebrity Designers
The embattled retailer announced a new collaboration with husband-and-wife design team Courtney and Robert…