Why has The RealReal been advertising on ‘Tucker Carlson’? According to data from Media Matters for America, which tracks advertisers on Fox News, The RealReal has run 58 ads on "Tucker Carlson Tonight," 28 on "The Ingraham Hour" and 25 on "Hannity" since November.
Week in Review: Versace’s new CEO, Lanvin’s IPO, Nike’s wholesale exit, Gap’s Yeezy conundrum This week, the discussion turns to Versace poaching its second executive from Alexander McQueen and the insular world of luxury fashion executives. Also on this episode: Lanvin goes public and Nike pulls away from its wholesale business, increasingly leaving its retail partners like Foot Locker out to dry. The hosts...
‘Brick-and-mortar isn’t waning’: Lacoste CEO Robert Aldrich on the brand’s ambitious retail plans Lacoste North American CEO Robert Aldrich said Lacoste is doubling down on brick-and-mortar retail. The company has a new flagship store, pop-ups and two big renovations planned in the next year. That includes the largest Lacoste store in the world, which is currently being built in Paris and set to...
Why brands can’t quit Kanye West On the one hand, any other celebrity partner embroiled in a controversy that involves accusations of stalking and harassment would likely be dropped without much hesitation. But dropping West is a particularly difficult choice for brands for one reason: He still makes them a lot of money.
Glossy Research: 56% of brands are investing little to nothing in offline marketing this year A March 2022 Glossy and Modern Retail survey of 117 brands found that channels like TV, offline marketing and events are all falling out of favor.
The 2021 wedding boom pushed more men to buy suits, versus rent The Knot estimates that there will be nearly half a million more weddings in 2022 than in 2019 – have pushed more towards buying. While many men typically rent suits for weddings or similar formal events, the flurry of weddings that have happened over the last year in quick succession has...
In its second NFT drop, Rebecca Minkoff is learning from the past What was once uncharted territory for fashion brands is now swiftly becoming a familiarity. While much of digital fashion’s future is still being mapped out, brands like Rebecca Minkoff, which began experimenting with the digital world last year, are learning from past NFT drops and figuring out what works best...
- Week in Review: Alexander McQueen, Saks Off 5th and Abercrombie & Fitch
On this week's episode, Alexander McQueen's mushroom-themed show didn't contain any actual mushroom leather, Saks Off 5th rebranded for a younger audience and Abercrombie & Fitch became the latest mall brand to chase after the booming activewear market.
Fewer deals, more brand recognition: Inside CEO Joanna McKenna’s plan to reshape Jane.com This week, Jane.com announced a new CEO, Joanna McKenna, who joined the company after years at Amazon and Johnson & Johnson. McKenna has her own vision for Jane and it starts with moving the company away from its focus on deals.