This week, we delve into H&M's retail strategy in the U.S. which has seen some shifts as the brand aims to evolve its retail presence.
In this week’s briefing, a look at the growing repair space in footwear and the opportunity for customer loyalty through in-store repairs.
There's a growing industry of “sneaker labs” and “incubators” that are redefining sneaker ideation, production and distribution. This comes at a time when the sneaker market has become fragmented, with big brands partnering with cooler names to create demand.
As much of the industry braces for the end of shopping as we know it, based on Google’s AI news, some insiders are calling out AI search’s shortcomings. Namely: It doesn’t facilitate discovery like, say, an afternoon in SoHo or a good ol’ trip to the mall. What’s more, it’s...
Kurt Geiger and Levi’s are just two of the fashion brands who are recognizing the growth potential of Latin America as a retail market. The whole region is expect to grow as a retail market by around 9% annually over the next four years. The French government agency Business France...
In this week’s briefing, a look at the future of European sustainability policy, based on conversations at the European Fashion Alliance conference in Brussels. Plus, how Renewcell’s bankruptcy fits in.
Skyrocketing online customer acquisition costs are driving brands to seek alternative forms of customer acquisition and relationship building, and physical stores are proving popular alternatives. The pandemic gave brand executives time to rethink how they would approach these stores. Many are now embracing new strategies, like prioritizing store design elements...
When Grammy-winning singer Rihanna revealed her pregnancy during this year's Super Bowl halftime show, she became an instant maternity influencer. This week, her lingerie brand Savage x Fenty leveraged that influence, launching its first maternity capsule. Centered on bras made to be convenient for breastfeeding, the included styles feature the...
Who is influencing men’s fashion purchases? We spoke with a dozen different men, all of whom actively seek out fashion inspiration from different sources, about what influences them. The responses ran the gamut from film and TV characters to fashion designers to grandparents.
Most people reading the room would agree that wearing a trend flaunting one’s wealth — logomania, for one — would be in poor taste considering the state of the economy. Plus, as consumers get more thoughtful about their discretionary spending — leading more with cost-per-wear than #OOTD, for example — fashion styles offering...
This week, a look at the burgeoning Belgian design scene and the enduring appeal of the Antwerp Six, and their current impact on American fashion.
In the last year, quiet luxury has become a central talking point in high fashion as brands and consumers alike have embraced everything unbranded, understated and elegant. Brands like Ermenegildo Zegna and Loro Piana have surged in popularity, thanks to the growing demand for low-key fashion. Now, the quiet luxury...