clothing retail

Levi’s Direct-to-Consumer Bet Sparks Job Cuts
Levi’s Direct-to-Consumer Bet Sparks Job Cuts
January 25, 2024  |  Retail

While competitors were hustling to land deals with retailers and forge partnerships to reach more consumers, Levi’s boldly went all-in on its direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategy...

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Levi Strauss Takes Next Steps in Previously Announced Leadership Transition
Levi Strauss Takes Next Steps in Previously Announced Leadership Transition
December 07, 2023  |  Retail

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has announced the next steps in a leadership transition plan announced about 13 months ago. President and CEO Chip Bergh will retire...

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Designer Brands Says Customers Find Value in the Clearance Aisle
Designer Brands Says Customers Find Value in the Clearance Aisle
December 06, 2023  |  Retail

The current state of the consumer, a concern that has been regularly reflected during the past quarter at PYMNTS, is very real for DSW’s parent...

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Consumers on Weight Loss Drugs Expected to Spend Double on New Clothes After Losses
Consumers on Weight Loss Drugs Expected to Spend Double on New Clothes After Losses
December 03, 2023  |  Retail

The rising popularity of certain weight loss drugs might end up helping apparel makers. That’s according to a recent survey by investment banking firm Stifel,...

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Retailers Employ Freebie Model to Reduce Returns 
Retailers Employ Freebie Model to Reduce Returns 
September 21, 2023  |  Retail

From November 2022 to mid-January of the current year, no less than 10% of weekly orders were subject to returns.   During periods of inflation and when households...

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Amazon Brings ‘Just Walk Out’ Tech to Apparel Retailers
Amazon Brings ‘Just Walk Out’ Tech to Apparel Retailers
September 19, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon has gone from “Just Walk Out” to “Just Wear Out.” The retail giant on Tuesday (Sept. 19) announced an expansion of its Just Walk...

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Can Exclusive 48-Hour Product Preview Access Save J.Crew? 
Can Exclusive 48-Hour Product Preview Access Save J.Crew? 
June 15, 2023  |  Retail

J.Crew once had a chokehold on a cohort of consumers who seemingly loved the preppy vibe along with brands like Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister...

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