apparel

Barbie Mention Bumps Birkenstock Ahead of Anticipated IPO
Barbie Mention Bumps Birkenstock Ahead of Anticipated IPO
August 07, 2023  |  Retail

Barbie still has consumers in a chokehold, and brands who have partnered with Mattel or were even referenced in the movie are reaping the benefits.  ...

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Report: Shein and Temu Fight Two-Front Battle for Fast-Fashion Market
Report: Shein and Temu Fight Two-Front Battle for Fast-Fashion Market
July 30, 2023  |  Retail

Earlier this month, Chinese fast-fashion brand Temu sued rival Shein, accusing it of “intimidation.” That suit followed an earlier one filed in federal court in March in which...

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Post-Barbie Collab, Crocs Reports $1.07 Billion in Revenue
Post-Barbie Collab, Crocs Reports $1.07 Billion in Revenue
July 28, 2023  |  Retail

Crocs is in the business of collaborations. It’s a skill many can learn from, as the footwear company reported $1.07 billion in revenue on Thursday...

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Victoria’s Secret to Premiere ‘Re-Imagined Fashion Show’ on Prime Video
Victoria’s Secret to Premiere ‘Re-Imagined Fashion Show’ on Prime Video
July 28, 2023  |  Retail

Victoria’s Secret will present a “re-imagined fashion show” on Amazon’s Prime Video. “The Victoria’s Secret World Tour” will be available to stream on Sept. 26, and a...

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Gap Appoints Mattel Veteran Richard Dickson as President and CEO
Gap Appoints Mattel Veteran Richard Dickson as President and CEO
July 26, 2023  |  Personnel

Specialty apparel company Gap has appointed Mattel veteran Richard Dickson as its president and CEO, effective Aug. 22. Dickson is currently president and chief operating officer at global toy company Mattel,...

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Kim Kardashian’s Skims Captures $4 Billion Valuation
Kim Kardashian’s Skims Captures $4 Billion Valuation
July 20, 2023  |  Retail

Kim Kardashian’s business empire is now worth $4 billion more. The influencer/mogul’s apparel company Skims has been valued at $4 billion following a $270 million funding round,...

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Temu Accuses Rival Shein of ‘Intimidation’ in Federal Lawsuit
Temu Accuses Rival Shein of ‘Intimidation’ in Federal Lawsuit
July 19, 2023  |  Legal

The rivalry between two Chinese online retailers spilled over into U.S. federal court. In an antitrust suit filed in Massachusetts last week, Temu accuses fast-fashion...

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Chatbot Adoption Soars as Human Assistance Fades 
Chatbot Adoption Soars as Human Assistance Fades 
July 16, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or haven’t been reading your PYMNTS newsletter, you’ve probably noticed that there’s been a massive shift in the way...

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Is Diversifying the Answer? Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Says No, Launches Curated Marketplace
Is Diversifying the Answer? Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Says No, Launches Curated Marketplace
July 14, 2023  |  Retail

While there’s been a growing recognition around the mass potential of niche markets, brands and retailers have recently looked to diversify their offerings, hoping to...

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