Retail
Analysts Give Nike Skims Deal a Thumbs-up—With Some Reservations
The sports giant and the Kim Kardashian-founded brand are teaming up on a line of womenswear that will launch…
Is ‘Q-Commerce’ the Next Retail Revolution in India?
Also known as quick commerce, the space for high-speed delivery of fashion and beauty products is growing…
Is Forever 21 the Next Fashion Retailer To Go Bankrupt?
Should Forever 21's U.S. operating arm file a Chapter 11 petition, it wouldn't impact Authentic Brands'…
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Outlook: Jobs, Inflation Lead 2025 Consumer Concerns
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Retail C-Suite to Boost AI Investment Amid Growing Adoption, Workforce Readiness Concerns
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Immigration Fracas Could Impact Retail Sales, But Not Retail Jobs
U.S. President Donald J. Trump's policies on immigration is expected to constrain the labor supply and…
Coresight Sees 15,000 U.S. Store Closings This Year
The prediction represents a spike in retail closings from 2024, but store openings will remain constant at…
Report: Lingering Income Pressures Drove Shoppers to Spend Less on Fashion in 2024
An annual report from Consumer Edge shows spending contracted as shoppers tightened their purse strings.
Alice + Olivia to Open Denim Pop-up Shop Called the Jean Bar in Manhattan
The shop offers exclusive styles, customization and activations until April 30.
Holiday Sales Top Expectations With a 4% Increase
Target is also feeling more bullish on the fourth quarter, with a "meaningful acceleration" in fashion.
Takeaways From NRF’s Big Show: Uncertainty, AI and Cooling Consumer Spending to Rule 2025
The convention drew 40,000 attendees and a lengthy list of top retail executives discussing the successful…
The Biggest Layoffs to Hit Footwear and Retail in 2024
Converse, Geox, Nike, and Reebok are among the companies that cut jobs in 2024.
This Is Why Vera Bradley Is the Latest Activist Target
Activist Fund 1 Investments wants Vera Bradley to explore strategic alternatives, including a sale, because…
Allbirds, Fred Segal, Macy’s and More Retailers That Closed Stores in 2024
Here were some of the most notable retail store closures and store closure announcements in 2024.