Glossy Research: Brands are cutting back on ad spending and putting money into influencers and affiliates Brands across the fashion and beauty industries are looking for ways to cut back their spending. But when choosing what to cut, payroll, operations and inventory expenses are less likely to be on the chopping block. At the beginning of June, Glossy surveyed 22 workers from fashion and beauty brands,...
Glossy Podcast: Victoria’s Secret earnings, Torrid store closures, Disney vs. Midjourney, and luxury’s labor exploitation problem In this week's podcast episode, an exploration of recent probes into the manufacturing practices of luxury brands like Dior. One probe, conducted by an Italian competition authority, found that Dior was sourcing products from workshops in Italy where underpaid immigrants worked in grueling conditions to create its handbags.
Rebag’s Amazon partnership shows the growing power of retail-resale collaborations This week, a look at Rebag’s growth through partnerships with retailers like Walmart, Bloomingdale’s and, most recently, Amazon. We also examine how resale's immunity to tariffs is making it an appealing partner for retailers.
As Fabletics aims to double its business, here’s how it’s keeping tabs on what customers want Fabletics has instituted a “Meet the Member” program, where, each month, its marketing team meets with a real Fabletics member and interviews them about their shopping habits and perception of the brand. These meetings happen either in person at Fabletics HQ in Southern California or virtually. And they've informed some...
David’s Bridal moved production out of China – now it’s manufacturing clothes for other brands Kelly Cook, the CEO of David’s Bridal, told Glossy that couples planning their wedding are feeling economic pressure across the board. In response, David’s Bridal has already moved a vast amount of its production away from China and to other countries. At the end of last year, the company produced...
Glossy Podcast: Saks’s struggles and Glossy E-Commerce Summit takeaways — plus, a roundtable discussion on the state of luxury On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we’re talking about the state of Saks Global and bringing you some takeaways from the Glossy E-Commerce Summit in Miami. Later in the episode,...
Fashion Briefing: Amid expected shipping delays and price increases, brands are gearing up for the holidays earlier than ever It’s only June, but brands are already preparing for the holidays — holiday 2026, that is.
Target chief merchandising officer Jill Sando on Target’s collaborations with DVF, Kate Spade and more Jill Sando has been with Target for 28 years, working her way up from a buyer in the intimates department to chief merchandising officer of the company. Sando is responsible for Target's multi-billion-dollar in-house brands, as well as big collaborations with brands like Kate Spade and Levi's. At the Glossy...
‘Price tags will have to go’: Brand executives weigh in on potential solutions to tariff challenges On day one of the Glossy E-Commerce Summit, brand executives took part in a frank and open discussion about the biggest challenges they’re facing now and how they're navigating them. Along with tariff tax-related issues, content demands are weighing on their minds.