Fashion news and trends

Kohl’s Aims to Refine Its Image as a Top Value Hub for Families
Retail // September 13, 2024

In the face of a tough retail environment, Kohl’s is reshaping its identity to feature its value-driven appeal for the entire family. With sales slipping and consumers tightening their belts, the retailer is doubling down on its promise of affordability, hoping to transform current challenges...

Fast Fashion? Zara to Bring Pre-Owned Clothing Service to US
Retail // September 11, 2024

Fast-fashion brand Zara is bringing its secondhand clothing marketplace to the U.S. Zara Pre-Owned, which lets customers sell, donate or repair secondhand clothing, is set to launch in the U.S. by the end of October, parent company Inditex announced in its half-year earnings report Wednesday (Sept. 11). The company first introduced...

Walmart Launches Traveling Tour to Promote Fashion Products and Services
Retail // September 06, 2024

Walmart has launched a traveling tour that will promote the fashion products and services the retailer offers in stores and online. The Walmart Style Tour, which will be held at 40 events across the United States in September and October, offers styling tips, color analysis...

Rent the Runway Charts New Course With In-Person Events, Revamped Consumer Experience
Earnings // September 05, 2024

Rent the Runway (RTR) is experiencing a pivotal moment as it redefines its growth trajectory through a blend of strategic innovations and operational improvements. Following its second-quarter earnings call Thursday (Sept. 5), the company, known for introducing Closet in the Cloud, is setting its sights...

Interviews & Exclusives
58% of US Consumers Sell Used Clothes to Earn Extra Money

April 10, 2024
In the latest edition of “The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report: High-Income Consumers Lead Surprising New Data on Side Hustles,” PYMNTS Intelligence explored a variety of methods U.S. consumers pursue to pick up a little extra cash. For some, doing so is a necessity. Fifty-nine percent of U.S. consumers live paycheck to paycheck, including 42% of those earning […]

Hugo Boss’ Digital Sales Up by 26% in Q4 as It Targets Gen Z and...

January 16, 2024
Is it a case of normalization, inflation, or simply a need for brands and retailers to put in extra effort to connect with consumers, particularly those who could become lifelong...

True Religion Takes Fashion to the Catwalk — Literally

January 10, 2024
Once seen as a symbol of luxury and style, True Religion soared to fame in the early 2000s with its unique horseshoe logo and fancy stitching on back pockets. Loved...

When Loyalty Programs Aren’t About the Spend

November 07, 2023
Loyalty programs have become a staple in the arsenal of brands and retailers striving to retain their customer base and attract new ones. These programs are seemingly popping up left...

Quick Reads
Walmart Spotlights Hispanic Culture With ‘Nuevolution’ Product Line

September 16, 2024
Walmart has introduced its “Nuevolution” line, products that “celebrate visionary creatives shaping culture.” The new initiative was announced Monday (Sept. 16) as Hispanic Heritage Month got underway in the U.S. “The Nuevolution Project is a collection of products that embody the evolving and never-ending vision of Hispanics shaping culture,” the retail giant said on its website. “It is […]

Fast Fashion? Zara to Bring Pre-Owned Clothing Service to US

September 11, 2024
Fast-fashion brand Zara is bringing its secondhand clothing marketplace to the U.S. Zara Pre-Owned, which lets customers sell, donate or repair secondhand clothing, is set to launch in the U.S. by the...

Walmart Launches Traveling Tour to Promote Fashion Products and Services

September 06, 2024
Walmart has launched a traveling tour that will promote the fashion products and services the retailer offers in stores and online. The Walmart Style Tour, which will be held at...

Rent the Runway Charts New Course With In-Person Events, Revamped Consumer Experience

September 05, 2024
Rent the Runway (RTR) is experiencing a pivotal moment as it redefines its growth trajectory through a blend of strategic innovations and operational improvements. Following its second-quarter earnings call Thursday...