Clothing Retail news and trends

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

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 in October.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has announced the next steps in a leadership transition plan announced about 13 months ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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

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 company Designer Brands. Consumers are looking for the best value, and more often than not it can be found in...

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

The rising popularity of certain weight loss drugs might end up helping apparel makers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Designer Brands Says Customers Find Value in the Clearance Aisle

December 06, 2023
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 company Designer Brands. Consumers are looking for the best value, and more often than not it can be found in the clearance aisle. But unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to create […]

Retailers Employ Freebie Model to Reduce Returns 

September 21, 2023
From November 2022 to mid-January of the current year, no less than 10% of weekly orders were subject to returns.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
ThredUp Stock Climbs as More Consumers Shift to Resale

April 28, 2025
Secondhand clothing retailer ThredUp saw its stock climb Monday (April 28) ahead of its next earnings report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Levi Strauss Takes Next Steps in Previously Announced Leadership Transition

December 07, 2023
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has announced the next steps in a leadership transition plan announced about 13 months ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Consumers on Weight Loss Drugs Expected to Spend Double on New Clothes After Losses

December 03, 2023
The rising popularity of certain weight loss drugs might end up helping apparel makers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Amazon Brings ‘Just Walk Out’ Tech to Apparel Retailers

September 19, 2023
Amazon has gone from “Just Walk Out” to “Just Wear Out.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...