apparel

PYMNTS Data Shows Married Parents Driving Retail Trends
PYMNTS Data Shows Married Parents Driving Retail Trends
July 24, 2024  |  Retail

Married parents are emerging as the leading demographic for apparel retailers, demonstrating a preference for clothing and accessories purchases compared to other household types, and...

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Pressures on Lower-Income Consumers Signal Pain for Beauty and Apparel Merchants
Pressures on Lower-Income Consumers Signal Pain for Beauty and Apparel Merchants
July 22, 2024  |  Economy

T.S. Eliot wrote that the world would end not with a bang but a whimper. It may be the case that the unstoppable wave of...

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Navigating Change: Insights From Kenneth Cole and Nuts.com
Navigating Change: Insights From Kenneth Cole and Nuts.com
July 19, 2024  |  Retail

Earlier this month at The Lead Summit in New York City, Jed Berger, president of apparel company Kenneth Cole Productions, and PJ Oleksak, CEO of...

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Vera Bradley CEO: Customization and Interactive Experiences Transform In-Store Journey
Vera Bradley CEO: Customization and Interactive Experiences Transform In-Store Journey
July 18, 2024  |  Retail

As Vera Bradley transforms to meet consumers’ evolving omnichannel expectations, the brand is upgrading its stores to better fit how consumers want to shop. In...

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Big-Ticket Retail Sales Take Hit in June
Big-Ticket Retail Sales Take Hit in June
July 16, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

A flat June reading for retail sales can be a tossup in terms of getting a sense of how the consumer is faring. The data...

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Fashion Brands Drop Virtual Goods to Drive Omnichannel Engagement
Fashion Brands Drop Virtual Goods to Drive Omnichannel Engagement
July 15, 2024  |  Retail

From the metaverse to video game worlds, fashion companies are releasing digital clothing and accessories to create new sales opportunities and get consumers to engage...

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Shein Promises $271 Million Investment in EU and UK Before Potential IPO
Shein Promises $271 Million Investment in EU and UK Before Potential IPO
July 10, 2024  |  Investments

Shein reportedly pledged a $271 million, five-year investment in Europe and the United Kingdom. The planned investment comes as the fast-fashion retailer is preparing for...

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Resale Firms Struggle to Profit in Growing Secondhand Apparel Market
Resale Firms Struggle to Profit in Growing Secondhand Apparel Market
July 03, 2024  |  Retail

While more people are embracing the idea of buying and selling secondhand clothing, companies specializing in selling these items are reportedly facing challenges in turning...

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Gap’s Promising Turnaround Efforts Suggest Blueprint for Legacy Apparel Retailers
Gap’s Promising Turnaround Efforts Suggest Blueprint for Legacy Apparel Retailers
July 02, 2024  |  Retail

Gap, a once-dominant force in American retail that has faced challenges in recent years, is undergoing a years-long effort to reclaim its position in a...

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