On quarterly earnings calls over the last two weeks, executives from Macy’s, Nordstrom and Guess Inc. assured stockholders that they’re in a “clean inventory position.” They cited fewer promotions, better margins and inventory that’s more aligned with consumer demand, compared to prior quarters. The claims did their part to address fashion’s...
Highlights include the Meta Quest 3S mixed reality headset, AI updates, upgraded Ray-Ban smart glasses and a new Orion augmented reality device.
Based on insiders’ reviews, there were pros and cons to the first virtual NYFW, as to be expected in any first stab. But even to spectators, it was apparent what worked -- and what should stick around come February to best serve the industry and engage audiences.
The bulk of the brand's U.S. expansion will be through physical retail. Orlebar Brown is planning to open 10 stores in the U.S. this year, in Montecito and Newport Beach in California, Boca Raton in Florida, and Belmont Village in New York, among other locations. The first of that flurry...
In this weekend’s edition, we take a look at the growing demand for transparency among fashion brands in their quests to be more inclusive, as well as fashion’s love for Björk and her daughter, and the greenwashing probes into U.K. fashion brands. On the beauty side, Glossier broke from its...
In this edition of the weekly Research Briefing, we share focal points from Glossy’s recently released reports on how marketers are investing in ad-supported streaming services and social media platforms, as part of our CMO Strategies series.
Amid the looming recession, brands are being strategic by prioritizing leather in their fall 2023 collections. At the same time, new, more sustainable approaches to producing the material are coming to light.
Fashion is reading the tea leaves, with signs that a recession is on the horizon. NFT.NYC happened in New York last week, despite the recent, precipitous drop in the value of NFTs. And brands like American Eagle and Nike are making geographic moves, exiting regions that are too tough or...
As many brands sour on the idea of physical retail, retail-as-a-service platforms are scoping up discounted leases and evolving their offerings to lure those on the fence. According to their new pitches, their turnkey spaces eliminate every timely concern around retail, including inflexibility and wasted investment.
In this edition of the weekly Research Briefing, we share focal points from Glossy’s YouTube Influencer Index and case study highlighting how marketers are creating long-form social media content and using influencers for events
In April, Farfetch unveiled its beauty portfolio with 100 prestige brands sold on its marketplace. Not to be outdone, Moda Operandi announced in May its foray into beauty, which will debut this fall. And according to sources familiar with the matter, Shopbop is also rethinking its existing beauty edit and...
With its website relaunch, announced to customers in an email on Tuesday, Saks revealed its strategy for remaining a go-to luxury shopping destination amid heightened competition from digitally native retailers: It will increasingly cater to men, spotlight new arrivals, provide inspiration and cater to customers’ shopping preferences.