Julia Waldow is a multi-platform journalist with experience in TV production, digital and print editorial, and audience strategy. Before reporting for Modern Retail, she worked at CNN, KCET, Mic, and Emmy Magazine. Julia can be reached via email at jwaldow@modernretail.co or on Twitter at @juliawaldow.
Julia Waldow is a multi-platform journalist with experience in TV production, digital and print editorial, and audience strategy. Before reporting for Modern Retail, she worked at CNN, KCET, Mic, and Emmy Magazine. Julia can be reached via email at jwaldow@modernretail.co or on Twitter at @juliawaldow.
Set Active is using TSA bins for its first big OOH push Set Active, a Los Angeles-based activewear brand, is picking a much-visited destination this holiday season for its first big out-of-home campaign: the airport security line.
The new chief of Toms wants to ‘reawaken’ the Y2K-era footwear brand The new CEO of Toms wants to "reawaken and reignite" the canvas shoe brand as it gears up for its 20th anniversary next year.
‘Social scrolling is the new channel surfing’: Behind QVC’s TikTok strategy QVC joined TikTok Shop in August 2024 and started doing 24/7 livestreams in April 2025. Now, QVC's fastest-growing consumer base is on TikTok, the company revealed at a recent event in New York City.
In earnings reports, fashion brands clock fallout from tariffs and tease holiday plans As the summer comes to a close, hot-button issues like tariffs, manufacturing and pricing continue to dominate conversations at fashion brands.
American Eagle debuts a new affiliate program as it looks to ‘the next phase’ in social shopping American Eagle Outfitters is rolling out its own affiliate program to boost sales and connect with brand fans. Its chief marketing officer broke down how the program works and why it's an opportunity to scale.
With a new store, Swedish sneaker brand Axel Arigato targets US growth It took 10 years, but Axel Arigato, a Swedish sneaker and streetwear brand, finally has its first store in the United States. The brand spoke with Glossy sister brand Modern Retail about its growth ambitions in the North American market.
Meet the smaller brands designing Olympic uniforms Fashion giants like Nike and Ralph Lauren have long sponsored the Olympics or national teams. Now, more small-scale brands are joining them on the global stage through uniform deals.
Why Universal Standard is expanding its size exchange program Universal Standard is expanding its clothing exchange program from fewer than 40 styles to 400 styles as it looks to boost customer loyalty and sales. Its CEO told Modern Retail that the program was born out of conversations with shoppers, many of whom were worried about investing in clothing out...
Generative AI dominates the NRF conversation Retailers at this year's NRF "Big Show" say they are folding generative AI into their customer service, merchandising and marketing to gain a competitive edge.