Adidas Predict Roadblocks and Victoria Secret's New Angel
ADIDAS PREDICTS ROADBLOCKS IN 2019 In an announcement of its full-year results, CEO of Adidas Kasper Rorsted expects e-commerce to play an integral part in its future. "We think e-commerce is still in its early days, and there's going to
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American Eagle Soars and Cashless Payments Pose a Threat
AMERICAN EAGLE SOARS "This year is going to be a huge year for jeans in American Eagle," says American Eagle CEO Jay Schottenstein. The retailer has surpassed $1 billion in jeans sales (https://www.retaildive.com/news/american-eagle-outfitters-denim-sales-top-1b/549937/) , which
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Tariff Delay Leaves Retailers Relieved and Marshalls Turns to E-Commerce
TARIFF DELAYS = GOOD NEWS FOR NOW Retailers applaud the recent Trump administration's decision to delay a tariff increase on Chinese goods. Originally set to go into effect this week, the delay holds off 25 percent of tariffs being applied to
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Milan Fashion Week Awards
Milan, once dominated by some of fashion’s global powerhouses, is unanimously one of Fashion Month’s highly anticipated destinations. Of course, each location harbors an amount of inspiration and creativity we can’t begin to wrap our heads around,
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Payless Does Chapter 22 and Farewell to Mr. Lagerfeld
FAREWELL PAYLESS Payless ShoeSource has filed for bankruptcy protection as the shoe retailer prepares to close down its 2,500 U.S. stores. In hopes of keeping a few stores open, the company sought a domestic real estate buyer, but
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Drones Are the New Air Taxis and Toys R Us Returns
TOYS R US RETURNS Don't call it a comeback: Toys R Us is making a return of sorts. Former Toys R Us properties and trademarks have organized into a new company, Tru Kids Brands, which is set to develop new
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Your New York Fashion Week AW19 Recap
This year’s New York Fashion Week surmounted radical skepticism of its importance in the current industry. Underneath the low expectations from press and excitement from buyers, we were able to keep our heads straight to bring you a refreshing
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Charlotte Russe Files Chapter 11 and J.C. Penney Leaves the Appliances Market
CHARLOTTE RUSSE FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY Women's apparel brand Charlotte Russe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company plans to shut about 94 of its 500 operating shops across the U.S. In a recent press release, Charlotte Russe
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