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Hollister Is Abercrombie’s Weakest Link Right Now

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. was caught off guard by the Hollister customer's "quick shift out of bottoms and into…

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…

How Supply Chains Can Hedge Against Inflation

Gartner said that more than 40 percent of companies are increasing inventory to mitigate ongoing product…

Will Walmart and Target’s Price Cuts Lure Shoppers Away From Ross?

The question came up on the off-price retailer's quarterly earnings call Thursday.

‘Disturbingly High’ Inflation Shadows July’s Retail Sales Report

"Once kids return to school and the bills come due, households will begin to tighten their belts," Wells…

Cooling Inflation Might Be Temporary. Here’s Why.

Inflation's declining for some goods, fueled by retail discounts and lower prices at the pump, as consumers…

Old Navy Locks In Jeans Prices, Rolls Out Denim Fit Guide

Jeans prices won't go up through the end of September as Old Navy tries to help consumers manage inflation…

Has Inflation Peaked? Here’s What the Data Suggests

"The longer inflation goes on, the more likely it is for consumers to make permanent the behavior changes…

America’s Job Market’s on Fire, and That’s Bad for Retail: Week Ahead

July's strong jobs report hampers the Fed's ability to steer the economy while avoiding a recession.

Walmart Cuts Jobs—Is Gap Next?

Layoffs are starting, and that could be a sign that retail is running out of options.

Gildan’s 20% Sales Bump Says Activewear Isn’t Over

Gildan Activewear reported its operating margin of 19.4 percent was only down 30 basis points from last year…

First-Half Apparel Imports Jumped 24%. Will That Growth Last?

U.S. retailers and brands imported 24 percent more apparel in the six-month period to reach 16.57 billion…

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…

Q2 Revenue Up 25% for Wrangler, Lee Owner

Kontoor Brands, with a portfolio led by the Wrangler and Lee brands, revised its full-year outlook to reflect…

Bankruptcy Chatter Heats Up Around Tuesday Morning

The off-price home goods chain's financial chief is on her way out, adding fuel to the fire that a second…