SoHo, long one of New York’s most desirable retail hubs, has been undergoing a transformation since the pandemic began. For years, it’s been the go-to neighborhood for hip, mostly-online brands looking to make the most impact in brick-and-mortar with the fewest number of stores. It’s not uncommon for brands to...
After being forced to temporarily close its stores for months, fast fashion is pulling away from its overextension in brick-and-mortar retail to focus on online sales.
Madewell joins the growing list of brands like Adidas and Lafayette 148 that have identified the materials step in the supply chain as an area where larger fashion brands can have a bigger impact. The scale at which some brands produce means that small changes can add up to a...
A major part of Gucci's strategy in the last year has been to focus on younger consumers and, to do that, it's working to reduce its carbon footprint and embrace new ideas around circularity. The brand has promoted these ideas through podcasts and videos under the Equilibrium banner, which is...
The Proud Boys, a U.S. right-wing group, had made the Fred Perry polo with its gold and black laurel design an unofficial uniform for its members, most notably when dozens of their members wore matching shirts to a rally in Portland last week. The brand denounced any usage of its designs...
Despite being around since the 1990s, QR code technology has never made a truly noticeable impact on the world of retail. But the pandemic is leading fashion brands and retailers to try anything to convince customers that stores are safe, disinfecting constantly, limiting foot traffic and making as much of...
The service, which launched on Sept. 15, is $30 a month. To start, subscribers get a pair of On’s Cyclon running shoes, which are made from recycled materials. Six months in, they get a new pair of Cyclons sent to them in the mail, and they send the old shoes...
On Thursday, the brand opened two new additional floors and the rooftop of its NYC store in SoHo, which was previously only two floors. The added floors will mainly be used for one-on-one shopping appointments and private events. De Jong said his hope is that the pent-up desire for shopping...
When the pandemic began, in-person indoor events went out the window, but many brands were able to maintain at least a part of their hosting routine by moving things outdoors, to sidewalks or rooftops. But with the winter months fast-approaching, that lifeline can only work for a limited time.