Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported net sales guidance for the full year that fell short of analysts’ expectations, underscoring the retailer’s struggle to grow as …
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Hugo Boss’ 2024 Outlook Misses Expectations Amid Slowing Demand
Hugo Boss on Thursday forecast sales and operating profit for 2024 below market expectations and said it 2025 sales target might be slightly delayed, blaming …
Abercrombie Revenue-Growth Forecast Shows Signs of Slowing
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. offered a full-year revenue-growth forecast that would be a slowdown from the prior year, suggesting that the apparel retailer’s momentum might …
Target Joins Crowd of Big US Retailers Seeking Store Expansion
Opening new stores is back in style — at some US retail chains. Executives at several major retailers in recent weeks have touted the chains’ …
What Will It Take to Tackle Fashion’s Climate Financing Gap?
It will cost the fashion industry an estimated $1 trillion to make the shift away from polluting practices to greener ones required to meet goals …
Nordstrom’s Weak 2024 Forecasts Overshadow Strong Holiday-Quarter Sales
Nordstrom forecast annual revenue and profit largely below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, signalling a slower-than-expected rebound in demand even as consumers see some relief …
Worldview: Argentina’s Textile Industry Crisis
🇦🇷 Argentina’s manufacturing hub loses 100,000 textile industry jobs. Mario Giambattistelli, president of a local industry body based in Rosario, the largest city in the …
France Mulls Penalties to Rein In Ultra-Fast Fashion Brands
Fashion brands with ultra-fast product turnover such as China’s Shein should be subject to penalties of up to 50 percent of their garments’ selling price …
13 Christian Clothing Brands for Trendy Faithful Wardrobes
Expressing faith through fashion has become popular lately. As someone interested in how faith and style intersect, I’ve found some great Christian clothing brands. They …
AI, Outlets, Recycling: Can Luxury Solve Its Billion-Dollar Excess Inventory Problem?
On an industrial site near the French-Belgian border, high-end sneakers, handbags and ready-to-wear garments are routinely dismantled, shredded and granulated in preparation for recycling. None …
Coach Opens Its First Restaurant — in Jakarta
At the Coach store In Jakarta, you can now get a side of fries with your Tabby Bag. On Monday, the New York-based brand will …
Weekly Horoscope: March 3 to March 9, 2024
Your weekly horoscope is here. If you’ve faced backlash around pioneering or your journey of independence and self-discovery, you’re not alone. Being a trailblazer hasn’t …
Is Macy’s ‘Bold New Chapter’ Bold Enough?
When Macy’s unveiled a new turnaround plan on Tuesday, it came along with a collective sense of deja vu. The American department store chain is …
Virgo Tarot Horoscopes: March 2024
What does the year ahead look like for you, dear Virgo? Your monthly tarotscopes—or tarot horoscopes, a combination of tarot cards and astrology—can help you …
Hailey Bieber’s Dad Seems to Be Asking Fans to Pray for Her and Justin
Stephen Baldwin, father of Hailey Bieber, recently posted a message on his Instagram Stories that has fans wondering if something’s going on. On February 26, …
Worldview: Bangladesh Clashes with India Over Sari’s Intellectual Property
🇧🇩 Bangladesh clashes with India over regional sari’s IP rights. Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina has reaffirmed claims that the origins of a specific type …
Stephen Curry Is Battling the Clock to Win Over Sneaker Fans
Time is running out for Stephen Curry. The star Golden State Warriors guard says he hopes to have four or five years left in his …
Macy’s Forecasts Annual Sales Below Estimates, to Shutter 150 Stores
Macy’s forecast annual sales largely below market expectations on Tuesday on weak demand for its apparel and shoes, and said it would close 150 stores …
Puma Sees Sneaker Demand Picking Up in Second Half of Year
Puma SE sees demand for sneakers and sports gear picking up in the second half, building on major sporting events like the European soccer championships …
Everlane Still Wants to Be a $1 Billion Brand. Is That Even Possible?
A year ago, Everlane seemed like just another casualty of the direct-to-consumer downturn. Like Allbirds, Parade and other troubled fashion start-ups, the basics brand was …