apparel

North Face Parent VF Corp Mulls Asset Sales, Sharper Focus as Vans Slumps
North Face Parent VF Corp Mulls Asset Sales, Sharper Focus as Vans Slumps
February 08, 2023  |  Retail

Innovation and a better shopping experience are on the agenda for the Vans brand. These targets are being pursued after the action sports footwear and...

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Children’s Place Surprised by High Cotton, Air Freight and Container Costs
Children’s Place Surprised by High Cotton, Air Freight and Container Costs
February 06, 2023  |  Retail

Unexpected supply chain costs took a toll on The Children’s Place in the fourth quarter. The children’s specialty apparel retailer said in Monday (Feb. 6)...

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Skechers Says Comfortable Products and Omnichannel Sales Drive Record Growth
Skechers Says Comfortable Products and Omnichannel Sales Drive Record Growth
February 03, 2023  |  Retail

Comfortable shoes, widespread product distribution and marketing are paying off for Skechers. The footwear and apparel brand has achieved four consecutive quarters of record sales...

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Hanes, Champion Brands Slump as Retailers Don’t Replenish Inventory
Hanes, Champion Brands Slump as Retailers Don’t Replenish Inventory
February 02, 2023  |  Retail

HanesBrands says retailers’ decisions to reduce inventories has led to a slump in sales. The apparel maker reported quarterly earnings Thursday (Feb. 2) showing that...

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Nike Suit Accuses Lululemon of Patent Infringement
Nike Suit Accuses Lululemon of Patent Infringement
January 31, 2023  |  Retail

Nike is suing Lululemon for patent infringement, the latest court action by the sneaker giant. The suit, filed in federal court Monday (Jan. 30), accuses...

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H&M Earnings Slump as Fast-Fashion’s Four-Way Fight Takes a Toll
H&M Earnings Slump as Fast-Fashion’s Four-Way Fight Takes a Toll
January 27, 2023  |  Retail

The fast-fashion wars got intense in 2022 as relative newcomer Shein outpaced a competitive set, including H&M, Uniqlo and Zara, setting up a battle for...

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Levi Strauss Earnings Reflect Focus on Digital and New Concept Stores
Levi Strauss Earnings Reflect Focus on Digital and New Concept Stores
January 26, 2023  |  Retail

Denim may never go out of style but how and where we buy out is a process in flux. As evidenced by the world’s leading...

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Nordstrom Rack Undercuts Luxury Retailer’s Holiday Sales
Nordstrom Rack Undercuts Luxury Retailer’s Holiday Sales
January 20, 2023  |  Retail

Consumers pulled back on their spending during the holiday shopping season, according to Nordstrom. During the nine weeks ended Dec. 31, sales at the Nordstrom...

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Allbirds Says eCommerce-Only Model Limits D2C Brands’ Growth Potential
Allbirds Says eCommerce-Only Model Limits D2C Brands’ Growth Potential
January 18, 2023  |  Retail

As D2C brands build their followings, remaining digital-only can restrict their growth. In an interview with PYMNTS, Joey Zwillinger, co-founder and co-CEO of direct-to-consumer (D2C)...

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