Apparel news and trends

Janie and Jack Partners With Mirakl to Launch Third-Party Marketplace

February 05, 2025
Janie and Jack, Mirakl Team to Launch Third-Party Marketplace
D2C Channels Drive Levi Strauss in Q4, With US Sales Up 11%
Retail // January 29, 2025

Labeling the company’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) business as “our overarching strategy,” Levi Strauss & Co. CEO Michelle Gass noted D2C channels drove considerable success during the fourth quarter. D2C revenue rose 19% during the quarter and global D2C revenue increased 14%. On an organic basis, D2C...

Stitch Fix Taps AI to Redefine Its Business Model … and the Consumer’s Wardrobe
retail // January 27, 2025

Personalization has long been the holy grail of retail, with brands seeking to tailor the shopping experience to each customer’s unique needs and preferences. And you can’t spell “personalization in retail” without the two letters “A” and “I” — as in artificial intelligence. “AI has...

GenAI Helps Resale Move Secondhand to First Choice
Artificial Intelligence // January 17, 2025

For retailers, the rise of artificial intelligence-driven tools presents not just an opportunity, but a mandate to evolve. With its ability to process immense datasets, deliver hyper-personalized recommendations and negotiate prices, generative AI is transforming retail into an ecosystem where innovation and convenience collide. “AI...

From Storefronts to Social Media: How Primark Is Connecting With US Shoppers
Retail // January 13, 2025

Known for its value-driven fashion, discount department store chain Primark is stepping up its game in the U.S.with a bold new marketing strategy. After nearly a decade of strategic expansion, the global retailer is now ready to take its presence to the next level with...

Interviews & Exclusives
Stitch Fix Taps AI to Redefine Its Business Model … and the Consumer’s Wardrobe

January 27, 2025
Personalization has long been the holy grail of retail, with brands seeking to tailor the shopping experience to each customer’s unique needs and preferences. And you can’t spell “personalization in retail” without the two letters “A” and “I” — as in artificial intelligence. “AI has been part of our journey since day one,” Noah Zamansky, […]

GenAI Helps Resale Move Secondhand to First Choice

January 17, 2025
For retailers, the rise of artificial intelligence-driven tools presents not just an opportunity, but a mandate to evolve. With its ability to process immense datasets, deliver hyper-personalized recommendations and negotiate...

ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience

December 16, 2024
The resale retail sector, once considered a niche market fueled by thrifty shoppers and vintage enthusiasts, has emerged as a multibillion-dollar industry. As just one data point, ThredUp, a quiet...

Macy’s Strategy Shows Promise With Focus on Omnichannel Shoppers

December 11, 2024
Will Macy’s Bold New Chapter strategy be enough to save the iconic company and return it to profitable growth? Macy’s is facing a challenging period marked by declining sales, changing...

Quick Reads
Janie and Jack Partners With Mirakl to Launch Third-Party Marketplace

February 05, 2025
Janie and Jack, a design house offering apparel, footwear and accessories for kids, partnered with eCommerce software solution provider Mirakl to launch a third-party marketplace. The new marketplace platform will let third-party sellers integrate their products into the Janie and Jack website, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 5) press release. These sellers will offer home […]

Amazon to Shut Down ‘Prime Try Before You Buy’ Service

January 10, 2025
Amazon will shut down its “Prime Try Before You Buy” service on Jan. 31, according to a notice on the company’s website. The Information reported the ending of the service Friday (Jan. 10),...

JCPenney and SPARC Combine to Create ‘Compelling Consumer Value Proposition’

January 09, 2025
Retailers JCPenney and SPARC Group have combined to form a new apparel-focused organization called Catalyst Brands. The new organization brings together SPARC Group’s five brands — Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie...

Report: Uniqlo and 7-Eleven Earnings Reports Expected to Describe Challenges

January 03, 2025
Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing and 7-Eleven operator Seven & i Holdings are expected to say they have been facing headwinds when they report their latest earnings next week, Bloomberg...