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Skechers Sets its Sights on Singles Day
Skechers has almost completed a new 1.5-million-square-foot distribution center in China, and is set to open…
This Virtual Wholesale Platform Links Regional Artisans to Global Retail
Qalara aims to connect a network of artisans and small-batch suppliers across Southeast Asia to buyers from…
Nike HQ Job Cuts Now Tally 700, Up From 500
The increase in layoffs comes as Nike continues its Consumer Direct Acceleration, which furthers investments…
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Under Armour Dropping Up to 3,000 Wholesale Doors by 2022
While DTC sales buoy Under Armour's growth, footwear is enabling the brand to compete at a "premium level,"…
PVH-Backed Hatch Links With Joor on Digital Showroom Tech
Under the new partnership, Joor will offer select brands exclusive and seamless access to Hatch's Digital…
L.L. Bean Continues Wholesale Push With Zappos Tie-Up
L.L. Bean's new wholesale partnerships are part of a growth strategy to make its products more accessible…
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Taps NuOrder for Help Digitizing Buying Process
A collective of specialty retailers with a focus on gear for nature-loving explorers is joining forces with…
Up Close: In Conversation with Joor’s Kristin Savilia
In this Q&A, Joor's Kristin Savilia explains how fashion can fight back during COVID and why the business…
Wholesalers Like Nike Are Stuck With ‘Bad Debt.’ Here Are Their Options.
Nike, PVH, HanesBrands, Guess and Levi's are among the wholesale brands that have written off "bad debt" as…
B2B Marketplaces Faire, FashionGo Fill Digital Void for Apparel Retailers
Faire has seen a 50 percent increase in apparel demand since April, while FashionGo debuts its first-ever…
Atlanta Shoe Market Cancels August Show As COVID-19 Cases Spiral
The Atlanta Shoe Market canceled its August event shortly after Georgia recorded its highest per-day…
Why Nike CEO Calls COVID-19 Crisis a ‘Catalyzing Moment’
Months into the global coronavirus pandemic, Nike is seeing shoppers return, slowly but surely, in China and…
How Low Can Promos Go? Experts See 70% Discounts When Stores Finally Reopen
When stores reopen, the mismatch of inventory with seasonal needs could see sales promotions mirror Great…
Is Outbreak Forcing Fashion’s Digital Future?
As store and corporate office closures mount, brands are taking stock of their e-commerce channels and…
Store Closings Claim Spanish Luxury Footwear Brand as Latest Victim
Shopper's habits are changing, and so is the retail landscape.