Luxury Briefing: How brands are approaching the unique challenges of a luxury pop-up With retail rent prices climbing, pop-up stores are an increasingly attractive prospect for brands looking to expand their physical presence. But for luxury brands, pop-ups present unique challenges: How does one present a premium luxury experience in a temporary space? And how can a brand ensure its high-value goods are...
New stores and closer ties to brands: The 1916 Company’s new CEO plans next steps The 1916 Company is plotting a new course for growth. New CEO John Shmerler's plan to unify the company's various businesses hinges on retail expansion. The company already has 20 stores, and two more will open this year.
Weekend Briefing: What’s behind the revival of fashion’s print media? Last week, a number of print media outlets seemed poised to make a comeback, though print media circulation is still down. So what's driving companies including LVMH and Bedford Media to invest in reviving old properties?
Week in Review: Alessandro Michele joins Valentino, H&M’s strategy, fast fashion’s greenwashing This week, we talk about the swift appointment of Alessandro Michele as the new creative director of Valentino. We also talk about H&M’s strategy, following its stellar earnings announcement, and U.K.'s new guidance about greenwashing by fast fashion brands.
Fashion Briefing: How Bob’s Watches is leveraging partnerships to grow This week, we take a look at how Bob's Watches, one of the biggest secondhand watch exchanges in the world, is using IRL activations to grow. We also look at the expansion plans of activewear brand Rhone and dig into some stats from ThredUp's annual resale report.
Athlete and sports team sponsorships are becoming bigger business for brands The business of sponsoring teams and athletes has always been both a financial boon and a mark of pride for sportswear companies. But as sports continue to grow in popularity, events like March Madness, the New York City Marathon and the Summer Olympics in Paris are becoming bigger brand battlegrounds....
Despite low margins, fashion brands are embracing home goods to round out their catalogs In some ways, it’s a natural progression for a fashion brand or retailer to move into the home goods space, as has been shown by the success of home categories by companies like Ralph Lauren and Kate Spade. But there are considerations that brands should take into account, like the...
Weekend Briefing: What Nike’s strategy shift means for wholesale Nike pulled away from wholesale three years ago, but it's currently re-embracing the model as more brands seek out the benefits of selling with a partner.
Week in Review: Shoptalk recap, Nordstrom wants to go private, Gap x Palace This week, we talk about Jill’s experience at Shoptalk, with a focus on the big conversations among attending brands and retailers. We also break down the news that Nordstrom may be going private soon and discuss the new Gap x Palace collab following the appointment of Zac Posen as the...