As eCommerce merchants look for ways to win the trust of and build connection with their shoppers, some are turning to pop-ups to create real-world relationships with shoppers without sinking the high cost into permanent brick-and-mortar stores. Take, for instance, fast fashion giant Shein. The...
As the holiday season approaches, last-minute shoppers are reportedly finding that major retailers are offering smaller discounts and fewer markdowns on their products. The reduction in discounts during this crucial shopping period reflects the challenges faced by retailers due to higher interest rates and other...
Whether a retailer rang up a sales symphony or lagged behind this quarter, they all evaluated a common make-or-break factor: the significance of delivering value to the customer. And if that value didn’t strike a chord with the customer, they weren’t window shopping — they...
Opinions may vary, but Hollister Co. has left a lasting impression on those who came of age in the early 2000s. Renowned for its beach-inspired ambiance, low lighting, and captivating fragrance that hovered between inviting and overwhelming, the brand offered a memorable shopping experience. However,...
November 28, 2023
Whether a retailer rang up a sales symphony or lagged behind this quarter, they all evaluated a common make-or-break factor: the significance of delivering value to the customer. And if that value didn’t strike a chord with the customer, they weren’t window shopping — they sought a better deal elsewhere to bag the most savings […]
May 29, 2024
Abercrombie & Fitch reported record first-quarter earnings results Wednesday (May 29), attributing the gains in part to increased marketing spend and an improved omnichannel experience. The apparel retailer’s highest first-quarter net sales ever came with an increase of 22% compared to the same period a year earlier, according to a Wednesday earnings release. “Both brand […]
December 22, 2023
As the holiday season approaches, last-minute shoppers are reportedly finding that major retailers are offering smaller discounts and fewer markdowns on their products. The reduction in discounts during this crucial...
January 09, 2023
Abercrombie & Fitch has boosted its fourth-quarter outlook, driven by record demand for women’s apparel. The retailer of apparel and accessories for men, women and children now expects net sales for...
August 25, 2022
Inflation and other economic pressures are affecting brands in different ways, even when they belong to the same corporate parent. Abercrombie & Fitch reported Thursday (Aug. 25) that in the...
