Columbia Sportswear achieves price parity across inclusive sizing Oregon-based Columbia has been selling extended sizing for men and women for at least 20 years, but the brand’s newest collection, for spring 2023, will be the first offered at price parity, with all sizes from XS-3XL being sold for the same price and in the same section. It's been...
REI implements new inclusive sizing standards for its 1,300 brands Outdoor gear retailer REI, like many retailers, has standards that brands have to meet to be carried in the store. REI's ethical standars have mainly focused on environmental concerns, but now the company is taking those requirements further. The new regulations ask brands to offer extended sizing at price parity,...
Weekend Briefing: LVMH sets eyes on Cartier Last week, a flurry of earnings showed that a near-future return of shopping in China is unlikely. Elsewhere, SaksOff5th upped its focus on e-commerce, and LVMH set its sights on acquiring Cartier.
Week in Review: London Fashion Week edition This week, we talk about the issues surrounding Louis Vuitton’s use of artwork in an ad campaign. Plus, we’ve got a special report breaking down the London Fashion Week runways.
Milan Fashion Week Briefing: Milan brands target sustainability and international appeal Milan Fashion Week is a time when “all of the world’s attention is on our industry.”
As Etsy faces counterfeit allegations, sellers band together to fight for change According to the Indie Sellers Guild, a non-profit organization made up of more than 2,000 independent sellers on platforms like Etsy and Amazon, the presence of counterfeit and mass-produced goods on Etsy poisons the well for the legitimate handmade goods on the platform.
Can The RealReal’s aggressive cost-cutting help it reach profitability? Resale company The RealReal has been in a rough spot. Last July, it announced an accelerate plan to reach profitability — which it has yet to achieve in its 12 years of existence, including in the four years since going public. Last week, in a cost-cutting effort, the company announced...
Weekend Briefing: The RealReal lays off hundreds, closes stores to reach profitability Last week, The RealReal announced major layoffs and store closures in order to shore up profitability. Plus, Kering announced a new head of brand safety role, and Etsy was accused of being a haven for counterfeiters.
Fashion Briefing: DTC brands are going wholesale, but not without challenges The DTC revolution created some giant brands, from Allbirds to Glossier to Parade. But after the e-commerce boom of 2021 died down by the end of 2022, many of those same DTC mainstays found themselves turning to wholesale to maintain growth.